Intern, Alternative Content

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For more than 50 years, IMAX has been a global leader in entertainment technology, redefining how stories are experienced on the world’s biggest screens. Our mission is to power awe-inspiring experiences for audiences around the world.

Our people make everything we do possible. We’re curious, creative, and driven by the belief that great work happens when people are trusted, heard, and supported. At IMAX, you’ll collaborate with purpose in an environment that values innovation, diverse perspectives, and learning at every stage.

We invest in people and empower them to thrive. Our culture is grounded in trust and shaped by a shared belief that our best work happens together. By championing curiosity and encouraging courageous thinking, we push the limits of imagination and create experiences that redefine what’s possible. Careers here are shaped with intention, achievements are shared, and people always come first.

With our global team spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, IMAX brings together proprietary software, world-class architecture, and cutting-edge technology with deep industry expertise. Together, we partner with leading filmmakers and studios, advance entertainment technology, and connect audiences around the world to The IMAX Experience.

Come explore IMAX and create what inspires.

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About the Role:

We are looking for an ambitious and entertainment-focused student to join the IMAX Internship Program this Summer. This 10-week program offers hands-on learning, skill development, and real-world experience in a collaborative and innovative environment.

The Alternative Content Intern will support the Alternative Content and Documentary team within the Entertainment organization. This role provides exposure to IMAX’s work across documentary films, event-driven programming, and non-traditional content categories including music, sports, gaming, cultural events, and premium live experiences.

This internship is ideal for someone passionate about entertainment, film, live events, content strategy, distribution, and audience development, and interested in learning how a global premium entertainment company evaluates and brings unique content experiences to audiences worldwide.

Responsibilities

Research & Market Insights

• Conduct research on documentary films, filmmakers, production companies, distributors, music events, sports properties, gaming events, cultural programming, re-releases, and other alternative content opportunities

• Track trends across entertainment, experiential content, premium theatrical releases, and event cinema

• Support competitive benchmarking and identify examples of successful documentary and alternative content releases

Content Strategy Support

• Assist with evaluating potential content opportunities, including audience appeal, market relevance, timing, and global scalability

• Help maintain trackers for current and prospective documentary and alternative content projects

• Support programming strategy initiatives, title prioritization, greenlight evaluation, and post-mortem analysis

Presentations & Administrative Support

• Create and update PowerPoint presentations, research summaries, trackers, and other working documents

• Support ad hoc projects related to partner outreach, slate planning, title analysis, and team operations

• Provide general administrative and project support as needed

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Film, Media, Entertainment Business, Marketing, Communications, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field

• Strong interest in documentaries, film, live events, music, sports, gaming, or premium theatrical experiences

• Excellent research, writing, organizational, and communication skills

• Comfortable working with data, trackers, and presentation materials

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams

• Detail-oriented, proactive, curious, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Strong judgment and professionalism when handling confidential information

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally

Nice to Haves

• Familiarity with entertainment industry trends, theatrical distribution, or event cinema

• Interest in alternative content strategy and audience development

• Experience conducting research and synthesizing findings into presentations or reports

• Ability to analyze market trends and identify emerging opportunities

• Passion for storytelling, entertainment, and premium audience experiences

Position Status:

This job posting reflects a current vacancy within the organization. The position is active, approved, and intended to be filled as part of our staffing needs.

Hiring Range :

At IMAX, you will be part of a culture built on respect – we are committed to creating a welcoming and diverse atmosphere across our organization.
For consideration, please apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest in IMAX but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

IMAX will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Change Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

In accordance with Ontario’s pay transparency requirements, candidates will be informed when they are no longer under consideration for this position. Communication regarding application status may be provided through email or through your online applicant profile (if applicable).​

As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including automated systems, to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All decisions related to screening, interviewing, and selection are made by our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams.​