Business and Legal Affairs Intern

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This part time role requires a 9-month commitment, from February November 2026

To be eligible for this internship, you MUST be studying for the duration of the internship

You also MUST include a cover letter stating the month and year you graduate, why you would like to work for Matchbox Pictures, and what you feel you can bring to the role.  This is an integral of the application process

Matchbox Pictures is recruiting an intern to be based in either its Sydney or Melbourne office, to support the work of its Business & Legal Affairs (BALA) team. Matchbox's BALA team is involved in a wide variety of legal and business affairs matters relating to the development, production and financing of television programs on the slate of Matchbox Pictures and Tony Ayres Productions.

• Assisting in the management of the company's Screenrights registrations and related issues.
• Assisting in the management and data entry for BALA team deal trackers.
• Assisting with the drafting and execution of 'chain of title' documentation (agreements relating to the development of television projects) and other agreements and related third party correspondence, eg, talent and literary agencies, broadcaster personnel.
• Assisting with production-related clearances as necessary (with the supervision and guidance of the Matchbox BALA team).
• Assisting with the maintenance and updating of company template agreements.
• Conducting legal research on behalf of the Matchbox BALA team, as may be required.
• Assisting on matters relating to the promotion and distribution of content, including rights information enquiries in relation to the Matchbox library catalogue.
• Such other tasks and day to day support as may be reasonably required by the Matchbox BALA team in connection with the business of Matchbox and Tony Ayres Productions

Basic Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• A strong interest in pursuing a career in legal and business affairs in the television industry.
• Support oriented, organised, with strong critical-thinking skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Able to work under pressure and with tight deadlines, with strong time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and effectively communicate to manage expectations around output.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Excellent communication skills and a great team player.

Desired Characteristics

• Australian citizen or permanent resident.
• Completing a final year of tertiary studies in Law, during 2026.
• Ideal candidates should have a strong interest in a career in business & legal affairs in the television industry.

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].