Intern, Ad Supported Programming

ABOUT US

Owned and operated by Hallmark Cards, Inc., Hallmark Media is entertainment's leading destination for feel-good content. Hallmark Channel features an ambitious slate of new, original movies, scripted series, and the popular annual holiday franchise, Countdown to Christmas. Hallmark Mystery features a unique mix of movies and acquired series focused on the lighter side of the suspense and mystery genres, as well as its own seasonal programming event, Miracles of Christmas. Hallmark Family showcases timeless storytelling for the whole family centered around faith, love, and community. The company's subscription streaming service and membership program Hallmark+ delivers the very best of Hallmark all in one place, featuring a distinctive blend of all new, exclusive original series and movies plus monthly discounts and rewards for shopping at Hallmark retail stores and at hallmark.com.

SUMMARY

Hallmark Media's Content Strategy department is looking for an Intern, Ad-Supported Programming for the summer. This position will consist of various projects on an as-needed basis, with a focus on content understanding in the ad-supported cable landscape business. Additionally, the intern will be provided an opportunity to learn television programming strategy and exposure into how a major ad-supported television network operates.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct content metadata tagging related to original movie premieres, tv-series acquisitions, stunt scheduling, and seasonal opportunities.
• Track competitive networks' programming and scheduling strategies and present findings in presentations for the Content Strategy department.
• Update the Network's Standards & Practices SOP (standard operating procedure) and screen incoming content for S&P compliance.
• Assist the Content Strategy team on ad-hoc projects as needed.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Rising junior or recent graduate from a four-year university, with a major in Film/ Television Studies or Humanities.
• Proficient computer skills, with an emphasis on Microsoft Office suite.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a strong eye for detail, an ability to meet deadlines, a positive attitude, and an eagerness to contribute.
• Well-organized and excels at time management, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow directions, but not hesitant to ask questions.
• Strong interpersonal skills; works well collaboratively and independently.
• Very comfortable with heavy internet research and data entry.
• Passionate and avid watcher of TV Shows and Movies.
• Excitement to read, interpret, and talk about Nielsen ratings.
• Eagerness to learn about Linear TV Programming and Scheduling.
• Passion for watching Rom-Coms, Mysteries, and Holiday Movies.

The hourly range for this job is $17.27. Hourly rate will take into consideration several factors including location.

Hallmark Media is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally-protected status. Principals only please.