Trainee, IT Business Analysis, Product & Delivery – Summer/Fall 2026

Sony Pictures Entertainment • Culver City, CA

1d • $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Our Emerging Talent Programs — including Internships and Trainee roles — provide hands-on opportunities for students and early-career professionals to contribute to the teams behind our film, television, and entertainment experiences. These paid, seasonal assignments deliver meaningful, high-impact work designed to accelerate your growth. You’ll take on real responsibilities, build practical skills, and gain exposure to the business through structured learning, executive engagement, and networking opportunities. Our Trainee program is designed for recent graduates or those looking to make a career shift , as well as individuals seeking to deepen their professional development through immersing experiences in the entertainment industry . Marketing & Distribution Technology delivers and supports enterprise B2B marketing platforms enabling campaign management, screening workflows, and distribution operations. The team is currently leading the B2B Marketing Apps Consolidation initiative ahead of the June launch, while also supporting ongoing platform enhancements and operational stability. This trainee role will provide structured support across UAT, release validation, hypercare, and broader technology delivery activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (completed or in progress) in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or related analytical discipline
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and identify edge cases
• Ability to translate requirements, user stories, and mockups into structured UAT test cases and validation scenarios
• Detail-oriented with a disciplined approach to documentation and quality validation
• Self-starter who can independently navigate systems, ask clarifying questions, and resolve ambiguities
• Strong written communication skills for documenting test cases, results, and defects clearly and concisely
• Ability to collaborate effectively with business stakeholders, QA teams, and offshore development teams
• Comfortable working with web-based applications and structured tracking tools (e.g., Excel, JIRA, or similar)
• Demonstrated academic or project-based experience using AI-assisted tools to improve documentation, analysis, or productivity, with critical validation of outputs
• Demonstrates accountability, ownership, and ability to manage deliverables in a deadline-driven environment
• Adaptable and able to support testing, documentation, and coordination across multiple technology initiatives

Nice To Haves

• Academic or internship exposure to QA, UAT, business analysis, or software delivery lifecycle
• Familiarity with JIRA or defect tracking tools
• Interest in digital platforms, enterprise systems, or product delivery

Responsibilities

• Assist in documenting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) test cases based on requirements, user stories, and product workflows.
• Execute assigned UAT test cases and record results, defects, and observations clearly.
• Support defect tracking and testing progress using tools such as Excel, JIRA, or similar tracking systems.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, QA teams, and offshore development teams to clarify requirements and validate functionality.
• Help identify inconsistencies, edge cases, and usability issues during testing and validation activities.
• Support release readiness activities and assist with issue tracking during launch and post-launch hyper-care.
• Assist with documentation of product workflows, requirements, and operational processes.
• Provide analytical and coordination support across ongoing technology and product initiatives.
• Utilize AI-assisted tools to support documentation and analysis while validating outputs for accuracy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern