Animation Casting Trainee, SPA - Spring 2026 Job at Sony Pictures Entertainment

Application Deadline: 11/11/2025

Our Emerging Talent Programs, which includes Interns and Trainees offer unique opportunities for students, recent graduates, and emerging talent to work alongside the teams that come together to create movies, TV shows, and other great experiences. These seasonal, paid assignments provide meaningful and productive work that allows you to build on your experience and develop your skills further. You will be provided with challenging tasks, real-world experience, and many educational and social networking opportunities.

This Spring 2026 Trainee position is from the January 12, 19 or 26 , 2026 to June 26 th , 2026 (start and end dates are flexible based on your schedule ) and all candidates must be able to work 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday in the specified location. This type of opportunity will jump-start your career and prepare you for a career in the desired field. This is not a remote role. A hybrid work option may or may not be available.?

The Casting Department handles all in-house casting for SPA features and TV series. We typically function as in-house casting, and occasionally oversee hiring and support for project-based Casting Directors.

Responsibilities:

• Organize, sort, and store auditions; source and edit audio clips for presentations.

• Work with talent and productions to schedule recording sessions.

• Update and edit Cast Lists.

• General administrative duties.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required

• Experience in production, casting, or as an assistant

• Background in showmanship/storytelling is a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong interest in film, TV, animation, comedy, and pop culture

• Can work independently on assignments

• Excellent communication skills

• Able to learn and use new software with ease.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics. To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.