Marketing Strategy Intern, MBA – Summer 2026

Illumination • Santa Monica - INTERNSHIPS, CA

10h • $40 • Hybrid

About The Position

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 Marketing Strategy Intern for Summer 2026 to work closely with our Marketing team. Learning and Responsibilities: Support marketing & strategy executives on a wide range of tasks, including campaign strategy, media planning, creative ideation, corporate branding initiatives, and digital media initiatives. Perform market research, landscape, and sizing analysis to support strategy formulation. Prepare presentations for senior management. About Illumination Illumination , founded by Chris Meledandri in 2007, is one of the entertainment industry’s leading producers of event-animated films, including Despicable Me—the most successful animated franchise in cinematic history—as well as Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch and The Secret Life of Pets and Sing films. The 2023 release of Illumination's The Super Mario Bros. Movie has joined the studio library, now comprising three of the top 10 animated films of all time. Illumination’s iconic, beloved franchises—infused with memorable and distinct characters, global appeal and cultural relevance—have grossed more than $9 billion worldwide. Illumination has an exclusive financing and distribution partnership with Universal Pictures. Illumination is based in Santa Monica, CA and its studio, Illumination Studios Paris, is located in the center of Paris, France. Illumination'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. Illumination will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Requirements

• Available to work 40 hours per week for 8 weeks.
• Students currently enrolled in school are eligible to apply.
• Enrolled in an MBA program.
• If selected, you must be physically located in the United States for all hours worked.
• 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).

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in marketing is highly desired.
• Prior experience in entertainment a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support marketing & strategy executives on a wide range of tasks, including campaign strategy, media planning, creative ideation, corporate branding initiatives, and digital media initiatives.
• Perform market research, landscape, and sizing analysis to support strategy formulation.
• Prepare presentations for senior management.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern