Documentary Awards & Publicity Intern, Summer 2026

Netflix • Los Angeles, CA

8d • $20 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what’s next.
Who are we?
Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services with over 260 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films, and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time. It’s no secret that we want to entertain the world. In order to do that we first must hire and develop the best people, including university students. If you have a passion for solving challenging problems and are excited at the prospect of having a significant impact on productions that over 260 million viewers tune into, then we want to talk to you.
The Awards & Publicity Team at Netflix elevates our films and series on the global stage by crafting and executing strategic awards campaigns, celebrating creative excellence, and amplifying our stories through key industry recognition—strengthening our brand, deepening member engagement, and unlocking more value for the content on screen. Within this organization, we are looking to host an intern on our Documentary Awards team during Summer 2026.
The Summer Internship
At Netflix, we offer a personalized experience for interns, and our aim is to offer an experience that mimics what it is like to actually work here. We match qualified interns with projects and groups based on interests and skill sets, and fully embed interns within those groups for the summer. Netflix is a unique place to work and we live by our values, so it's worth learning more about our culture.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program at an accredited U.S.-based college or university, with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027
• Interested in Documentaries, Publicity, and Awards Campaigns
• Excited to support a variety of Awards and Publicity initiatives including press pitching, maintaining press lists, researching filmmakers and upcoming documentaries
• Curious about the behind the scenes workflow of screenings, events and publicity interviews
• Knowledgeable in Google Suite (e.g. Gmail, Docs, Sheets)
• Collaborative and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated and able to take initiative to work independently
• Attention to detail and practices good judgment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and utmost discretion while being privy to sensitive information

Responsibilities

• Participate and collaborate in team meetings and brainstorming activities
• Research filmmakers, upcoming projects and various aspects of documentary titles
• Create and manage press lists and contacts
• Gain a deeper understanding around press pitching and publicity strategy
• Brainstorm new ideas for publicity or strategy around Documentary Awards campaigns
• Learn about event planning with the potential to staff those events on site

Benefits

• Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits.
• We also offer paid leave of absence programs.
• Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off.
• Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees