NEON Publicity Intern, Summer 2026

NEON Rated•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for Summer 2026 Publicity interns in NY & LA. 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. 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
Strong interest in film, publicity, talent relations, and the independent film space.
Cultural literacy and a curiosity to engage with publicity and marketing campaigns.
Must be proficient with Photoshop and Premiere.
Familiarity with NEON’s films and a general understanding of how press and buzz are built around a release
Solid writing and communication skills. Ability to draft emails, press materials, or coverage reports clearly and professionally
Highly organized and detail-oriented. Comfortable tracking press breaks, building media lists, and managing deadlines
Proactive and resourceful, not afraid to take initiative, ask questions, contribute ideas, jump in where needed, or dive into research projects.

Nice To Haves

Interest in festivals and awards campaigns is a bonus.
Previous internship or experience in PR, communications, journalism, or film is helpful but not required
You should also be comfortable working with press clippings, Google Docs/Sheets, and tools like Cision or Muck Rack (experience not required, but a plus)
We highly encourage candidates with prior internship or working experience in communications or public relations to apply.

Responsibilities

Assist the publicity team with administrative documents, including status reports, RSVP documents, screening requests, critics' grids, calendars, agendas, and press request grids.
Since this is festival and awards season, you will help adapt schedules for breaks, reviews, and reaction memos based on screening schedules.
Maintain talent schedules for press days and upcoming events with keen attention to detail.
Format and organize press breaks and reviews for all of our titles.
Research and collect title-specific news coverage and online reactions, then format them into related documents (e.g. Reaction Memo, Press Breaks, Reviews).
Draft screening reports for specific titles and awards screenings.
Create and edit email blasts and social media materials using Photoshop and Premiere.
Coordinate phone interviews for talent and filmmakers.
Provide assistance to the Publicity team, particularly in managing special projects and administrative tasks.
Providing support for special events and screenings as necessary