JOB TITLE: Business Development Intern
DEPT. NAME: Creature Shop
LOCATION: Studio City, CA
***Fall 2026 internships are now closed. Keep an eye out for our Spring 2026 internships open near the end of the semester
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Business Development department is seeking an enthusiastic intern who is eager to learn about this critical job function. This internship takes place in-person, on the Radford Studio Center lot, CA. Occasionally there will be a need to work from the Burbank Creature Shop over the course of the internship. You will have the opportunity to work closely with our Vice President, Business Development and shadow other members of the team. You will see how our company functions from behind the scenes and play a large role in contributing to our goals.
The Jim Henson Company has remained an established leader in family entertainment for over 70 years and is recognized worldwide as an innovator in puppetry, animatronics and animation. Henson’s most recent television credits include Duff’s Happy Fun Bake Time for Discovery+, Earth to Ned for Disney+, Fraggle Rock: Rock On! for Apple TV+, and the Emmy Award-winning Netflix Original series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. The Company is currently in production on the upcoming series Harriet the Spy and a reboot of Fraggle Rock, both for Apple TV+, as well as Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio for Netflix, and the feature film The Portable Door.
Who you are:
- A social media savvy go-getter. You’re able to suggest content ideas and you have some experience in creating content (including editing, graphic design, Canva, etc.).
- An excellent writer and communicator. You love digging into new ideas and synthesizing information.
- A team player. You strive to make an impact through your work and contribute to the goals of the team.
- A curious mind. You are eager to research potential third party projects for the Creature Shops, looking into all different types of industries for potential revenue driving opportunities.
- A self-starter. You know how to break down an assignment and complete it in a timely manner/by the deadline.
- A mature professional. You know how to navigate new experiences, ask for help when needed, and request feedback often.
- A leader. You act with integrity, build strong relationships, and are guided by our company’s purpose; To make the world a better place by inspiring people to celebrate life.
- JHC’s Business Development Internship is open to college students who are currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university. Candidates must be available for 16 hours per week (days and hours to be determined).
- Major in business, film, television, animation, entertainment, media or art is preferred, but not required.
What you will do:
- Identify and evaluate potential third-party projects for the Creature Shops.
- Research markets and find application for the Creature Shops capabilities.
- Assist in the asset creation and management for Creature Shop social media.
- Assist in the development and design of business development marketing materials.
- Provide day-to-day support to the Vice President of Business Development
- Complete an end-of-term sales pitch project, demonstrating your knowledge of the Creature Shops and the sales skills developed during your internship.
College-Credit
- The Business Development Internship is an unpaid position open to all current students who will receive school credit for the internship.
- All candidates must get prior approval from their school/academic advisor confirming that they will receive school credit for the internship.
- School credit confirmation must be presented to JHC prior to beginning an internship.
Consider this:
Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to only apply when they check every box. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch.
https://hbr.org/2014/08/why-women-dont-apply-for-jobs-unless-theyre-100-qualified
The Jim Henson Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We strive to foster an inclusive environment and build a team that is inclusive across race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, national origin, and veteran status.