Business and Legal Affairs Intern

Scripps Networks Interactive Internship Experience

Scripps Networks Interactive is a global media company and the Leader in Lifestyle Media. Our power-house brands -- HGTV, DIY Network, Food Network, Cooking Channel, Travel Channel and Great American Country -- stimulate personal creativity, spark ingenuity and capture the joy of living richer and fuller lives. Whether remodeling a home, creating a meal or traveling the world, consumers know that life is celebrated on our channels. Join a company where committed, passionate people create some of the best loved and most respected brands in the business; brands that 170 million consumers connect with each month through unique, vibrant and engaging programming.

Cook with Us. Travel with Us. Make Your Home with Us.

We are currently seeking a Business and Legal Affairs Intern to be located in our New York - Chelsea office.

Application Deadline: Dec. 19, 2014

This Summer internship will begin on or after May 26, 2015 and end on or before August 21, 2015.

Anticipated hours per week: 30

Internship Qualifications

• -- Intern must be a rising or current junior, rising or current senior, graduate student, or recent graduate (within 6 months of graduation date) at an accredited college/university.
• -- Applicants must have completed their sophomore year prior to the start of the internship.
  Must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0
  -- Must have previous internship experience and/or participated in college -- clubs/organizations, and/or in-depth coursework in a related field
  -- Legally eligible to work in the United States. Scripps Networks is unable to sponsor visas for interns. If you are an international student not already studying in the U.S. on a F-1 or J-1 visa, then you have to go through a university or an outside organization (internship placement agency) that will sponsor your visa.
  -- Current 1st or 2nd year law student. The applicant must have completed a minimum of one semester of law school prior to commencement of internship and have taken ---Commercial Transactions, Corporate Law and/or Business Law, as well as introductory coursework covering Intellectual Property Rights.
  --- Minimum grade point average of 3.0 or minimum average grade of "B".
  --- Must have strong written and oral communication skills, organization, coordination and planning skills. The ideal candidate also has excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure and severe time constraints.

Duties and Responsibilities

-- Develop a system for tracking Digital talent deal terms and requirements
-- Create a database of past Digital commercial deals involving talent
-- Assist with the fulfillment of information requests concerning Digital talent
-- Track advertiser/agency proposed changes to standard Digital Ad Sales documents
-- Assist in research on competitor terms and conditions applicable to the creation of Digital content
-- Assist in research on competitor terms and conditions applicable to advertising placement on the Digital platform

Areas of Study

-- Law ( Intellectual Property, Digital and New Media, Media and Entertainment)
-- Law (Commercial, Corporate)
-- Law (Advertising)

About The Internship Experience

Scripps Networks Interactive is the perfect environment for talented, ambitious individuals who are looking to gain a competitive career advantage whether it's in the media industry or another field. We are a growing company with a diverse, inclusive and supportive culture that views its employees as its greatest resource and commits to investing in the best and brightest talent to propel our company forward. Our future depends on the vision, fortitude and positive initiative of our people to uphold an uncompromising standard that has made Scripps the Leader in Lifestyle Media.

All internships are approximately 12 weeks during which time you will learn from experience through hands-on projects, professional interaction and day-to-day operations. We invite talented individuals to bring their brightest ideas and contribute to the growth of a world leading media company. During your time with Scripps, we are confident that you will hone your skills, develop new ones and discover your true potential.

At Scripps Networks Interactive we want your passion, self-motivation, fresh ideas and forward-thinking perspective. In addition, we want positive attitudes and dedication to ensure your time and experience with Scripps is challenging, unique and contributes to your ongoing success, which might even continue with a longer-term opportunity with us.

We Offer Competitive Compensation And a Broad Range Of Disciplines Including

-- Ad Sales and Marketing
-- Human Resources
-- Marketing and Communications
-- Corporate Communications
-- Information Technology
-- Web Design and Development
-- Digital and New Media
-- New Business Development
-- Programming
-- Public Relations
-- Creative Services and Design
-- Content Distribution
-- Motion Graphics
-- International

This is a paid internship

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