Summary of Position
Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Production Finance group is seeking an intern to train as the next generation of production accounting professionals. Interns will spend up to eight weeks in a mixture of one-on-one training, virtual workshops, and experiential modules, and at the end of the session be “camera ready” to step into an accounting role on a Lionsgate film.
Responsibilities
- Develop core understanding of film production terms and processes
- Production accounting software systems
- Production accounting workflow
- Production payroll and labor rules
- Treasury management
- Film production budgets
- Film tax incentives
Skills
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university pursing a degree preferably in accounting/finance or film production
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Effective time management skills
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask
- Good working knowledge of Excel
Internship Details
Lionsgate Internship Program – Summer 2026
Program Dates: Tuesday, June 9th – Thursday, August 13th, 2026 (10 Weeks)
The Lionsgate Internship Program is designed to identify, recruit, and develop a diverse group of students that will gain meaningful educational experiences, professional growth, and career opportunities.
Please read the following information carefully before submitting an application.
Important Dates
The Lionsgate Summer 2026 Internship program dates are: June 9th - August 13th, 2026
All interns are required to attend orientation on Tuesday, June 9th, 2026.
*Deadline to apply is Friday, Feb. 13th
Details
- Interns must not work more than 40 hours per week
- Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree
- Interns must be current rising juniors through recent grads (within 6 months of internship start date)
- Graduate students are eligible to apply
- Interns must be available to work for the entire length of the program
- All internships are paid
- Most internship positions will require working 4 days in office
To Apply
All candidates must submit a resume (PDF preferred) to your preferred area(s) of interest. The program offers internship opportunities in many departments, so candidates applying should keep in mind that they may be considered for departments not listed.
- Submit a 1-page resume (PDF preferred)
- Submit a cover letter (Optional)
About Lionsgate
Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) is one of the world’s leading standalone, pure play, publicly traded content companies. It brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production powerhouse and a more than 20,000-title film and television library, all driven by the studio’s bold and entrepreneurial culture.
Business Unit Overview
Motion Picture Group
Lionsgate operates the largest independent motion picture company in the world. The home of such beloved franchises as John Wick, The Hunger Games, Twilight, Saw and Now You See Me, Lionsgate regularly releases 10-15 wide theatrical films each year, complemented by a slate of 40-50 multi-platform and direct-to-streaming titles. Thanks to an entrepreneurial structure, creative passion, and innovative marketing and distribution strategies, the studio is capable of not only making and extending franchises, but also delivering original successes like La La Land, Wonder, Knives Out, Monster’s Ball, Precious, Fahrenheit 9/11 and Jesus Revolution. The studio has generated nearly $15 billion in global box office and earned 335 Academy Award® nominations and 71 Oscar® wins.
Department Overview
The Motion Picture Group Production Finance team at Lionsgate is tasked with tracking and reporting of costs on all of Lionsgate’s homegrown film product, from early stage script development, to budget planning, and on through physical production and post production of each film. We also hire and oversee the production-side accounting personnel who work on our films every day, implementing policies and best practices to meet studio financial goals.
Compensation
$19 per hour
EEO Statement
Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.