Private Equity Associate, Summer 2026 --Media & Entertainment / $5bn Fund

How to Apply: 

Click the 'Apply Now' button on the right-hand side of your screen and write this email to the recruiter: 

"Hey [X], 

I hope all is well. By way of introduction, my name is [X], a current [X] year analyst on the [X Firm, X Group] team. I'm interested in media investing opportunities and a friend shared with me an opportunity pipelined by [X headhunter firm] for a PE fund out in LA. 

I'm interested! I attached my resume below for your consideration. Please let me know if there is anything else I can provide. 

Thank you, 

[X]"

Recruiter: Odyssey Search Partners

Firm: $5bn PE Fund 

$5B+ LA-based PE firm that specializes in media, entertainment, sports, and communications.

The team focuses exclusively on the media and entertainment space and has a very flexible investment mandate. They are very lean, so Associates take on a ton of responsibility early on — presenting to IC, working through long-form docs, and getting direct exposure to Partners.

About the Role:

• The firm is seeking an Associate to join in Summer 2026   
• Small firm, strong senior exposure
• Media & Entertainment investing
• Work in Los Angeles