Creative Marketing Intern - Summer 2026

Illumination•Santa Monica - INTERNSHIPS, CA

4h•$17•Hybrid

About The Position

Join the company behind The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Despicable Me, The Secret Life of Pets, and Sing. As an intern at Illumination, you will take part in cross company learning, partner with innovative leaders and teams, and have a seat at the table in our latest endeavors. Illumination is seeking a Creative Marketing Intern for Summer 2026 to work closely with our Creative team. If you are someone that is digital savvy, loves big ideas, has a pulse on emerging technologies, and wants to understand the business behind the brand then this is the internship for you!

Requirements

Available to work 40 hours per week for 8 weeks.
Currently enrolled in a College or University.
Fluent across all social media platforms, with an in-depth understanding of TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
Fluent in Google Docs programs.
Evidence of creative and campaign ideation.
POV and understanding of culture marketing, social, and content marketing.
Passion for storytelling, digital experiences, and new technologies.
Critical thinker with excellent writing and communication skills.
Detail-oriented with a strong work ethic and the ability to multi-task.
Ability to take creative direction and incorporate feedback into revised work.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by the company.
Must have the ability to work in the Santa Monica studio 4 days a week (Mon-Thurs) without relocation assistance from the company and 1 day WFH (Fri).