Development Intern (Carnival Films) Review

Assisting the Development team with the process of bringing scripted drama from initial idea to greenlight. Providing cover for the Development Coordinator / Assistant to our Creative Director when they are away. Setting meetings, executive diary management and coordinating with writers, agents and commissioners. The role involves managing submissions of materials, compiling project-specific research, reading and reporting on books and scripts and completing rights checks. Providing valuable support with the day to day admin of the team including the updating of databases, managing development-related purchases, and creating and distributing weekly alerts and memos. Occasional front-of-house duties.

I’ve been fortunate to build a strong relationship with my team, and that trust has opened doors far beyond the typical intern role. I feel genuinely responsible for my workload and my own development, which has allowed me to take on new challenges and contribute in meaningful ways—professionally and personally.
I’m incredibly grateful to have witnessed and contributed to the projects here at Carnival. Every opportunity has felt purposeful, and the work has truly meant a lot to me.

I’ve developed valuable communication skills throughout this internship, particularly in pitching ideas and reporting on material. This has taken shape through script reports, book summaries, and drafting written responses. While I had some prior experience with diary management, this role has exposed me to it at an executive level, giving me insight into high‑level administration. Alongside this, I’ve gained meaningful industry knowledge and a stronger awareness of how a production company operates day to day.

I’ve been incredibly fortunate to receive exceptional feedback and support from the very start of my internship. My manager has invested a great deal of time in my development through our weekly one‑to‑ones and performance reviews, which has made a huge difference in my confidence and growth. The wider team has also been extremely generous with their time and expertise, consistently sharing insight and involving me in their meetings, generals and writers rooms so I can gain those first-hand experiences.

My experiences of the company culture and atmosphere have all been positive and warm. I've also enjoyed contributing to the volunteering opportunities through NBCUniversal.

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my internship, it’s opened the door to incredible experiences I’ll always remember. What I’ve valued most is working with my team and truly feeling like a part of it. The intern events have also been great; the socials and panel sessions have made this experience even richer.

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