NEON / DECAL Intern, Summer 2026

NEON Rated•New York, NY

3h•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

NEON internships focus on real-world experience and supporting boundary-pushing projects that define our brand. For college students interested in creative careers, securing an internship with a leading independent film studio like NEON can be a major career booster, providing hands-on industry exposure, valuable connections, and mentorship from professionals passionate about visionary cinema. DECAL, part of NEON’s home entertainment division specializing in digital platforms and physical media, is seeking a curious and engaged intern interested in learning the ins and outs of home entertainment and distribution. This intern will work primarily with the Decal Marketing team and occasionally support Post Production. This internship is based in-person at NEON’s New York City office and involves regular collaboration with a primarily remote team. Candidates should be comfortable working independently onsite while staying closely connected with colleagues virtually. What Makes the NEON Internship Program Unique? Dive Deep: Gain practical experience in various aspects of film distribution, from marketing and publicity to acquisitions, digital distribution and theatrical sales. Find Your Fit: We customize your internship to align with your interests and skills, placing you on projects that inspire you. Become Part of the Team: Our internship program offers a collaborative experience. You will work alongside industry veterans who are dedicated to nurturing the next generation of filmmakers and industry leaders. What You’ll Gain From the Internship: Opportunities for professional growth and the chance to discover hidden skills Insights into the entertainment industry and behind-the-scenes processes Connections that extend beyond your academic journey Real-world experiences that will equip you with the confidence to pursue your next endeavor

Requirements

Eligibility requires you to be an undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited college/university, and returning to course work for at least one semester/quarter after completing the Summer internship
A keen enthusiasm for film, entertainment, and the independent film industry
Strong computer skills, comfortable with Adobe Suite (Photoshop, etc), Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel
Highly collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills
Culturally literate, engaged with a knack for research, and familiarity with social media platforms and creators
Knowledge of current film trends and industry news
Ability to quickly learn new concepts, solve problems, and implement solutions
Attention to detail with strong organizational skills
Excellent communication and analytical writing skills are essential

Nice To Haves

Linear editing experience is encouraged, but will not be required
We highly encourage candidates with prior internship or working experience in communications or public relations to apply

Responsibilities

Monitor the competitive landscape for quantitative updates and trends through our various tracking boards across the TVOD, SVOD, and AVOD spaces.
Assist in monitoring placement across platforms on VOD/EST release dates.
Submitting titles to various upcoming sales on platforms
Support with any PR and pre-screening needs for upcoming DECAL films
Update presentation documents for upcoming pitches to various platform partners
Ability to pull clips and stills from features for upcoming releases
Attending weekly internal meetings
Assisting with the acquisition of essential film distribution assets.
Quality controlling film screeners and audio description for technical and content issues.
Evaluating incoming deliveries alongside our Operations and Legal teams to ensure accurate deliveries.
Creating dialogue transcripts.
Distribution of screener files for features and trailers.
Assisting with asset deliveries to third-party partners.