Summer Intern - Legal

AMC Networks is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world.

We create and curate celebrated series and films across distinct brands and make them available to audiences everywhere. Our portfolio includes targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK and HIDIVE; cable networks AMC, BBC AMERICA, IFC, Sundance TV and WE tv; and film distribution labels IFC Films and RLJE Films. The company also operates AMC Studios, our in-house studio, production, and distribution operation behind acclaimed and fan-favorite originals including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe, and AMC Networks International, our international programming business.

Our Legal team is seeking summer interns to join for a 10-week project-based program from June 8th, 2026 – August 14th, 2026 (35 hours per week).   

Within this internship you could be placed on our Legal or Business Affairs team where you will work cross functionally to solve a business problem or help improve an internal process. You will be placed based upon your previous experience, interests and will be determined within the recruitment process.   

The program is open to students of all majors with an interest and passion to pursue a career in the Media and Entertainment industry. Over the course of 10 weeks, students will gain hands-on work experience, access to networking events and professional development workshops to ensure a well-rounded and meaningful internship experience.  

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES   

• You will manage your assigned project and effectively complete the assignment within your 10 weeks and present your progress and results at the end of the internship   
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive value and complete your project   
• Create a project plan where you will outline your timelines, goals, and areas of focus   

Project areas may include:   

• Assess and Witness negotiations, read and summarize agreements, help in creating rights charts 
• Participate in legal due diligence or discovery, and, where appropriate, gain hands-on drafting experience with respect to reviewing, summarizing, organizing, unscripted and digital programming and production agreements, and marketing, consumer products, digital, license, and some talent agreements with supervision and instruction
• Additional responsibilities will include researching intellectual property and new media issues, examining piracy issues, and reviewing and commenting upon footage and music licenses
• Reviewing and drafting simple agreements; sitting on calls; attending meetings; drafting legal research memos and creating charts for various rights/agreements
• Work with the entire legal team from litigation/employment/privacy to the transactional lawyers on content, advertising, and marketing deals
• Draft short form agreements (certificates of authorship, engagement, etc.) 

  
QUALIFICATIONS (Required & Preferred)

• Currently be enrolled in a J.D. program 
• Consideration for the position will be limited to candidates who are (or will be) first or second-year law students 
• Have proven proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams) 
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Have strong, proven potential leadership skills 
• Have excellent attention to detail 

Hourly Rate: $25.00 Per Hour