Production and Development Rotational Trainee Review

At Working Title Films, I started as a runner where I assisted all departments, setting up meetings, delivering coffees, printed scripts and more. I then interned in Development where I created weekly newsletters for the team of potential stories from books to adapt, social media trends and more. In the production team, I helped complete daily wrap reports.
At Carnival Films in the production team I completed paperwork like call sheets.
At CNBC, I create subtitle and distribution scripts as post production paperwork before content is released. I create research on guests and topics for shows across sustainability and more.

At Working Title Films, I was responsible for the running of the office, assisting all departments, as well as managing the reception independently, managing calls and high-profile talent, guests and the public.
At Carnival Films, I was responsible for completing paperwork of high importance, including for legal cases, and editing final call sheets and cast lists.
At CNBC, I have experience of helping to design creative material for a show, proposing creative ideas in team meetings and curating research on a range of topics.
I was able to create research for the team and wider office across all three companies.

The key skills I have developed across all three companies are communication, stakeholder relationships, time management and teamwork. Whilst I also work independently on many tasks, I have worked with small teams and people on or above my level, which has allowed me to adapt to different working styles and management.
I have learnt to consistently maintain professional communication with stakeholders for key updates and be reliable, delivering work to a high standard on time, so that you can build trusting relationships. I have also interacted with external stakeholders, where I have learnt to represent the company and respond calmly, even when unsure or in challenging situations.
I have learnt organisational skills for projects and day-to-day tasks, to meet deadlines. And, I have learnt that you need to be prepared beforehand, with backup plans preventing any issues.

In all three companies, I was provided with sufficient training and a lot of support, although a lot of responsibilities are still new, managed independently and issues can arise that you don not always know who to ask for support. For example, you will learn over time that you cannot ask your line manager for support on everything as they do not always deal with the same work you do. It is equally important to seek support and build trusting relationships with colleagues so you can get any extra support you need. In the traineeship, there is a culture of being curious and learning from mistakes so do not be afraid to ask questions and be honest.
At NBCUniversal, I received a lot of support from the Early Careers Team and my HR contact, as an intern. They have lots of check ins individually and with the intern cohort to make sure everyone is well and we can learn from each other.

At Working Title Films, Carnival Films and CNBC the company culture is very creative and work-driven. Everyone is passionate about their work and very talented. With some senior people, you might be advised to not disturb them or complete any task they require of you.
At Working Title Films, as a runner you have direct contact sometimes with senior members of staff and it can be challenging to get used to as it is a very high-stakes company where everything is delivered to a high standard. It is also a very busy and high-pressure environment. Lots of the teams are lovely and if you intern with the Development or Production team, the atmosphere should be more relaxed, and makes you more involved with logistics or creative ideas. It is a very specific and different company culture but it is very interesting and there is lots to learn.
At Carnival Films in the Production team, it is a very small and work-focused company. It is more corporate and there is good communication between departments. It is a calm and nice environment but there are periods where it can get busy or stressful when workload comes, like any job. It is an interesting and cool place to work.
At CNBC News, the environment is very corporate yet creative. In a big company, there is lots to learn and lots going with the live studio filming and different shifts in the news teams. It is a fun and welcoming place to be.
At NBCUniversal, it is extremely welcoming, fun and positive. I felt like I could approach anyone despite their seniority and I was able to connect with everyone I met as they all carry the same inclusive values.

I have enjoyed my internship to a large extent by discovering what I want to do and not want to, by learning about different corporate cultures, meeting a range of people across the company and especially by being an intern at NBCU who are so inclusive and organise and provide so many exciting additional events and opportunities outside of work for personal development and engagement. I have loved being able to be part of a team and contribute ideas, like at CNBC.

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