Creative Affairs Intern

About Boat Rocker Studios An independent, integrated global entertainment company, Boat Rocker Studios’ mission is to tell stories and build iconic brands across all genres and media. With offices around the world, Boat Rocker brings end-to-end creative expertise, robust business operations, and global franchise capabilities across Scripted, Unscripted, Documentary, and Kids & Family content. Its services span production, distribution, and brand & franchise management.

In partnership with Industrial Brothers, Boat Rocker develops, produces, and exploits Industrial Brothers' innovative and original animated series for preschool and family audiences. A selection of Boat Rocker’s projects includes Invasion (Apple TV+), Palm Royale (Apple TV+), Mix Tape (BBC, Binge, RTE), Video Nasty (BBC Northern Ireland, BBC Three, Virgin Media One, WDR), This Is the Tom Green Documentary (Prime Video), Orphan Black:
Echoes (AMC), American Rust:
Broken Justice (Prime Video), Beacon 23 (MGM+), Pretty Baby:
Brooke Shields (Hulu), Downey’s Dream Cars (Max), BS High (HBO), Orphan Black (BBC AMERICA, CTV Sci-Fi Channel), Billie Eilish:
The World’s a Little Blurry (Apple TV+), The Next Step (BBC, Corus, CBC), Daniel Spellbound (Netflix), Dino Ranch (Disney+, Disney Junior, CBC), and Dino Ranch:
Island Explorers (Amazon Kids+, CBC, Warner Bros. Discovery EMEA).For more information, please visit

The Role Boat Rocker Studios is seeking a dynamic individual who takes initiative, feels passionately about their work and will support the Boat Rocker Creative Affairs team on a variety of new and ongoing projects. Our ideal candidate is enrolled in media studies or a related field, and is eager to learn about the media industry and adapt to the fast-paced, ever changing environment.

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter with their application before Friday, February 13th at 5:00 pm EST.


* This role is part of a hybrid work model and will require you to work from our Toronto office 3 days per week. We will be offering Ontario minimum wage for this role. Only students pursuing a relevant area of study will be considered for this position; those pursuing a non-relevant field will not qualify.

Responsibilities

• Manage the department’s filing systems, databases, and other administrative tasks
• Draft meeting minutes and distribute accordingly
• Manage various team calendars and coordinate meetings
• Review creative materials and compose coverage
• Ad hoc research projects related to series in development
• Create talent, writer and director lists for projects in development
• Support ongoing production matters as needed

Qualifications

• Pursing a degree in media studies or a similar field is required
• Possesses excellent communication skills, positive attitude, and problem-solving approach
• Must be well organized, detail-oriented, and efficient
• Ability to work both independently and as a team player
• Sharp creative instincts with a general understanding of the television landscape
• Understanding of story structure, character development and written prose is an asset
• A self-starter with a keen interest to learn
• Confidence in person and on the phone
• Enthusiasm and passion for TV

Interns Will Have the Opportunity To:

• Develop creative critique and analysis of television scripts and other creative materials
• Participate in meetings with creatives, business affairs, production and other departments
• Gain industry knowledge and skills
• Network with the employees at Boat Rocker Media, build connections and gain exposure to different opportunities in the industry
• Participate in social events and education sessions to enhance the internship experience

Boat Rocker Studios is committed to providing a fair and equitable work environment and encourages applications from qualified candidates including those with visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. Boat Rocker Studios is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We will work with you to meet your needs.