Content Curator Intern

Job highlights

• Background in Film/Media/Mass Communication or related fields with skills in film appreciation and content evaluation
• Research, screen, and evaluate films and digital content; maintain content databases; prepare evaluation reports and support acquisition team

Content Curator Intern

Role Overview

We are looking for a Content Curator Intern to support our OTT content acquisition and curation team in identifying, researching, screening, and organizing quality films, web series, independent films, documentaries, short films, and micro-dramas.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify films, web series, independent films, documentaries, short films, and micro-dramas suitable for OTT platforms.
• Screen and evaluate assigned content based on story, screenplay, direction, performances, production quality, originality, and overall audience appeal.
• Watch and review content and prepare short evaluation notes and content reports.
• Research filmmakers, producers, production houses, distributors, sales agents, and content rights holders.
• Maintain and update the content acquisition database and tracking sheets.
• Categorize content by language, genre, format, country, year, duration, and content status.
• Identify interesting international and independent content that may have potential for Indian audiences.
• Track the status of submitted content, including received, under evaluation, curated, rejected, shortlisted, and negotiation stages.
• Support the team in preparing content lists, research reports, presentations, and acquisition updates.
• Assist in identifying potential content opportunities from online platforms, film festivals, production companies, distributors, and independent creators.
• Coordinate internally with the acquisition team regarding content that requires further evaluation.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure that all assigned research and content records are updated regularly.

Daily Work Expectations

• Research and identify new content opportunities.
• Screen assigned titles and prepare evaluation notes.
• Research relevant rights holders and content companies.
• Update the content tracker/database.
• Organize and categorize titles.
• Prepare daily/weekly work-status updates.
• Support the Content Acquisition Manager with research and curation requirements.

Required Skills

• Strong interest in films, OTT, web series, and digital entertainment.
• Good understanding of storytelling, screenplay, direction, and basic film appreciation.
• Good research and internet-search skills.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Basic knowledge of MS Excel/Google Sheets and documentation.
• Ability to watch and evaluate content objectively.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and meet daily targets.
• Willingness to explore international and regional cinema.

Preferred

• Film/Media/Mass Communication/Journalism/English or related educational background.
• Experience in film reviewing, content writing, film clubs, short-film projects, or OTT-related work.
• Knowledge of multiple Indian languages or international cinema is an advantage.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number of titles researched per day.
• Number of titles screened/evaluated.
• Quality and accuracy of evaluation reports.
• Number of relevant rights holders/content sources identified.
• Accuracy and completeness of content database updates.
• Timeliness of assigned work.
• Number of promising titles shortlisted for further consideration.

Reporting

Reports to: Content Acquisition Manager

Role Type

Internship Content Acquisition & Curation