Company Overview:
Studio Distribution Services (SDS) is a joint venture between Warner Bros. and Universal Pictures. We are the leading partner for the entertainment industry, responsible for distributing physical home entertainment (DVDs, Blu-rays, etc.) in the US and Canada.

SDS oversees the sales, distribution, and retail marketing of new release and library content, for both film and television. With our entrepreneurial spirit and the backing of two world-renowned media organizations, we endeavor to be a bold and innovative company that's not afraid to take risks to maintain the trust of our studio and retail partners. SDS believes in fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture, and embraces diverse backgrounds, ideas, and approaches, at all levels within the organization. Headquartered on the iconic Universal Lot in Los Angeles, SDS also has sales offices in Bentonville, AR, Minneapolis, MN, and Toronto, Canada.

ROLE SUMMARY:
Be a member of our team beginning January 2023! This is a 15-20 hour/week position for the Spring semester (minimum) and full time for the Summer. Our internship is an opportunity to supplement business education with real-world experience at a top media company selling to the nation's biggest retailers.
The Intern will support the Sales and Retail Planning teams in our Edina office, allowing for a hybrid work schedule with in-office training and support. The primary purpose of this position will be to work closely with the Retail Planning team to provide retail sales analysis and support to our entire sales team.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Post-promotional sales analysis
• Store visits and department audits
• Weekly scorecard development
• Internal and external presentation development
• Other ad hoc projects and tasks

Within our positive and supportive environment, the Intern will gain exposure to the retail environment at a corporate level, including broad experience with quantitative analysis, shopper insights and retail/brand marketing and promotion. They will also learn how to work with retailer data systems and make meaningful contributions to the sales process.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Sophomore-Level standing or above in pursuit of an Undergraduate BA/BS
• Available for 15-20 hours per week in a hybrid capacity (work in the office AND from home)
• Competent in the Microsoft suite of products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Comfortable with quantitative analysis

Desired characteristics:

• Able to work independently as well as in a collaborative environment
• Able to manage multiple projects and tasks
• Possess strong interpersonal and business communication skills
• GPA of 3.0 or higher

NOTICE:
Studio Distribution Services' policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Studio Distribution Services will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.