Intern, Publicity - Motion Picture Group

Lionsgate•Santa Monica, CA

8d•$19

About The Position

The Worldwide Publicity team is seeking an intern who is interested and eager to learn about film marketing. The intern will work directly with the Publicity team to help assist in developing and implementing publicity campaigns to promote Lionsgate films. The Lionsgate Internship Program is designed to identify, recruit, and develop a diverse group of students that will gain meaningful educational experiences, professional growth, and career opportunities. Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) is one of the world’s leading standalone, pure play, publicly traded content companies. It brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production powerhouse and a more than 20,000-title film and television library, all driven by the studio’s bold and entrepreneurial culture. Lionsgate operates the largest independent motion picture company in the world. The home of such beloved franchises as John Wick, The Hunger Games, Twilight, Saw and Now You See Me, Lionsgate regularly releases 10-15 wide theatrical films each year, complemented by a slate of 40-50 multi-platform and direct-to-streaming titles. Thanks to an entrepreneurial structure, creative passion, and innovative marketing and distribution strategies, the studio is capable of not only making and extending franchises, but also delivering original successes like La La Land, Wonder, Knives Out, Monster’s Ball, Precious, Fahrenheit 9/11 and Jesus Revolution. The Worldwide Publicity team at Lionsgate oversees all publicity campaigns for upcoming theatrical releases. Our team creates thought-out, strategic, and creative campaigns that include trailer launches, press junkets, film festivals, premieres, conventions, and other various activities that engage audiences and generate excitement about our films.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university pursing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or any related field
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
In-depth working knowledge of Google Drive, Microsoft Suite, Muck Rack, Daily Buzz, and Teams.
Outstanding organizational skills
Resourceful, proactive & takes initiative
Willing to share creative ideas and executions
Interns must not work more than 40 hours per week
Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree
Interns must be current rising juniors through recent grads (within 6 months of internship start date)
Graduate students are eligible to apply
Interns must be available to work for the entire length of the program
All internships are paid
Most internship positions will require working 4 days in office
All candidates must submit a resume (PDF preferred) to your preferred area(s) of interest. The program offers internship opportunities in many departments, so candidates applying should keep in mind that they may be considered for departments not listed.
Submit a 1-page resume (PDF preferred)
Submit a cover letter (Optional)

Nice To Haves

Adobe Photoshop and Premiere skills a plus

Responsibilities

Monitor and organize press breaks.
Create tune-ins.
File magazines needed for press and talent research.
Listen and take notes on agency calls.
Help create agendas for internal and external meetings.
Update calendars, campaign timelines, and other applicable documents.
Help with talent logistics / schedules / comms.
Create data reports on performance of trailer launches and various debuts.
Assist press and talent managers when needed.
Create press audit reports on other film campaigns, press and digital formats, and general publicity analyses.