APPLICATION WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD IN THE WINLOCK LOUNGE ON THURSDAY APRIL 3 AT NOON. REPRESENTATIVES FROM SONY HUMAN RESOURCES AND THE TELEVISION ACADEMY FOUNDATION WILL BE PRESENT.
Sony Pictures Entertainment in partnership with the Television Academy Foundation is offering a Student Diversity Fellowship
designed to provide students currently enrolled in West Los Angeles Community College with in-depth exposure to professional
television production, techniques and practices. Students must be currently enrolled in West Los Angeles Community College to
be eligible. Administrative and/or production duties will be assigned to fellows, however; collective bargaining agreements
within the industry preclude "hands-on" experience in certain areas. The Television Academy Foundation on behalf of Sony
Pictures Entertainment pays a $4,000 stipend (which will be divided into 3 installments) to each fellow accepted into the program.
Applicable payroll deductions are made from payments. The Diversity Fellowships are located in Westwood or Culver City.
ALL POSITIONS ARE FULL-TIME WITH SONY PICTURES TELEVISION.
Description: All students will observe facets of marketing and promotion in one four week rotation. The second four week
rotation will involve either business development or program development and assignments will be determined at the discretion
of Sony Pictures Television. Minimum requirements: Must be currently enrolled at West Los Angeles College and have a strong
interest in learning about the television business. Strong written and oral communication skills; computer proficiency; organized
and detail-oriented.
To apply for a Sony Pictures Entertainment Student Diversity Fellowship
please submit the following materials no later than April 18, 2008
(incomplete applications will not be accepted):
Cover page indicating:
- name
- permanent home address & phone number (include cell phone and e-mail address)
- course list for current semester
- address and phone while attending West Los Angeles Community College
Professional Statement - 300-400 words including:
- your professional objectives
- your perception of what you can learn from a television professional
Resume
Two (2) letters of recommendation addressed to the Sony Pictures Entertainment Student Diversity Fellowship Committee (at
least one must be from an academic) must be postmarked no later than April 18, 2008 or entry will not be considered (please
mail with your entry, if possible)
Transcript(s) of all community college courses and grades (unofficial photocopies will be accepted)
Members of the Television Academy’s Diversity Committee will select finalists for each fellowship.
Sony Pictures Entertainment will schedule interviews with the finalists in early May, 2008.
Fellows will be notified in early June for a mid-June start date.
The fellowship will end eight weeks after the start date.
Photo Optional
Fellows will be required to attend panel discussions, seminars and special events as scheduled by both Sony Pictures Entertainment
and the Television Academy Foundation.
If selected non-US citizens will be required to submit an INS work authorization permit or CPT letter within 5 business days of notification.
Fellows will be responsible for their own housing, transportation, and living expenses.
SEND MATERIALS TO:
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation
Sony Student Diversity Fellowship Program, Attn: Debbie Slavkin
5220 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601-3109
MATERIALS WILL NOT BE RETURNED.
NOTE: DO NOT send any material other than as requested.
If you have questions contact Debbie Slavkin: (818) 754-2820 or Slavkin@emmys.org.
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