Signature Entertainment is an award-winning production and distribution company. Founded in 2011 it has become the leading independent label in the UK with an ever-growing global presence. It has released over 1,500 films since its inception.

Signature Entertainment is looking to extend work experience opportunities for students ages 16-18. The placement will be rotated between 4 departments and attend wider company meetings to understand and gain insight into how the business operates.

This opportunity is ideal for students who are looking for work placements and wish to gain knowledge and experience within the film distribution industry. Signature are looking for applicants who have a strong passion for films (old and new), are eager to learn about the film distribution process of the business are willing to take on tasks for the team and are confident in getting involved with tasks and voicing opinions.

• The hours will be 10 AM - 4 PM (Monday to Thursday).
• The placement will be based in our London office on Goodge St.
• The placements last between 1-2 weeks.
• There is no deadline; applications are assessed on a rolling basis throughout the academic year.

Placement-specific tasks and responsibilities include as per department:

ACQUISITIONS DEPARTMENT:

- Reading scripts and writing reports/feedback.

- Researching new titles and tracking contact details.

- Reading treatments for projects and giving creative suggestions

SALES DEPARTMENT:

- Conducting checks of titles to ensure films have been released on the correct platforms.

- Researching information for our Signature library of titles.

OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT:

- Artwork collation

- QC films–making notes on any visual, audio or subtitle mistakes.

- Accompany tech run-throughs before big cinema screenings or premieres.

MARKETING&PR DEPARTMENT:

- Competitor's social media channels research.

- Competitor film research.

- Cinema checks-calling individual cinemas to check if posters have been received and are being displayed.

- YouTube clip and trailer uploads

- Social media support

- Organise and clean up shared files.

- Watch new films and complete the search and asset list.

- Pick 2 to 3 good clips from films, we always need a clip!

- Work towards Quarterly presentations, collecting KSPs and images for each slide.

- Add customer/agent details to Mailchimp, for the monthly newsletter.

- Research and select reviews and ratings for press releases.

- Liaise with our trailer editor offering advice on trailers that need cutting down.

INTERNATIONAL SALES DEPARTMENT:

- Compile weekly news roundups of the latest Box Office-related headlines.

- Create weekly Box Office reports and summarize them to the team.

- Partaking in discussions about new scripts.

Please note that as this is a Work Experience Opportunity therefore the role is not paid, however, travel and lunch can be expensed subject to placement dates.

How To Apply

Please email your CV, a little bit about yourself, and your top 3 favourite films to [email protected].

There is no application deadline for this role. Signature are always looking to extend work experience opportunities to students.