Studio Finance Intern

Job Description

About the Company

Sunset Studios is a team with a rich history in studio production services, dedicated to providing best-in-class studio and production services to leading entertainment and production companies. It operates as a subsidiary of Hudson Pacific Properties.

Their Sunset Studios portfolio aims to provide premiere studio production facilities and top-notch service, unmatched in the industry. Their facilities include:
• 35 modern sound stages across over 42 acres in Hollywood.
• 7 additional stages located 20 minutes north at Sunset Glenoaks.
• 6 brand new, purpose-built stages situated in the heart of Manhattan.

Clients at these state-of-the-art production facilities benefit from the latest amenities and sophisticated digital technologies. Sunset Studios also prides itself on an unequaled service platform, offering a highly personalized level of service from an attentive team. This includes concierge-style support and an understanding of the need for flexibility. The company’s offerings are further enhanced through Quixote by Sunset Studios, which provides a combined business offering of stages, transportation, equipment, and production services.

With a presence at Hollywood’s center for nearly 100 years, Sunset Studios has played a critical role in the development of the entertainment industry. The company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to considering individuals for employment without regard to various protected classifications.

Job Description: Studio Finance Intern (NextGen Internship Program)

This is a paid, 10-week NextGen Internship Program designed to provide valuable real-world experience. The intern will work in-person at the Sunset Gower Studios location in Hollywood, CA. As an integral member of the Studio Finance team, the intern will contribute to day-to-day operations, assist on special projects, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to gain exposure to the inner workings of the company, enhancing their learning journey and development.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):

• Support the Finance team during monthly and quarterly reporting cycles by pulling data from the ERP system, consolidating financial information, and preparing materials for executive-level presentations.
• Assist with financial data analysis by organizing datasets in Excel, identifying trends, and helping refine reporting templates and workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather variance explanations, operational updates, and key business drivers that impact financial performance.
• Communicate with department leaders via email, Microsoft Teams, and in-person discussions to collect and clarify financial insights used in reporting.
• Participate in the development or enhancement of financial dashboards or reporting tools as part of a summer-long reporting improvement project.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to process improvement initiatives aimed at increasing the efficiency, accuracy, and clarity of the Studio Finance team’s reporting outputs.
• Complete a final Summer Showcase presentation outlining learned experiences and projects, presented to fellow interns and team members.
• Perform ad hoc duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need (Requirements & Preferred Qualifications):

Required:

• Applicants must have recently completed (within the last 2 years) or be currently enrolled in an applicable college-level or trade school program.
• Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter. The cover letter must clearly indicate desired location & department(s) of interest, availability, and outline how major, prior work experience, and/or career goals apply.

Preferred:

• Pursuing or recently completed coursework in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or another numbers-focused major.
• Basic experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, with comfort working in spreadsheets, organizing data, and manipulating datasets.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to reach out to cross-functional teams, ask clarifying questions, and help interpret financial insights.
• Interest in learning how a corporate finance team operates day-to-day, including reporting cycles, variance analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to stay organized when working with multiple data sources and deadlines.

Additional Information:

• Application Deadline: January 30, 2026
• Notification of Acceptance: Week of March 9, 2026
• Internship Start Date: June 15, 2026
• Duration: 10 Weeks
• Pay Rate: $23.00 an hour USD
• Accommodation for travel, room and board will not be provided and will be the sole responsibility of the intern.