Universal Pictures Marketing & Publicity Internships – Academic Year

NBCUniversal•Universal City, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

NBCUniversal is a leading media and entertainment company that creates and distributes world-class content across film, television, and streaming, and brings it to life through global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. It owns and operates entertainment and news brands like NBC, NBC News, Telemundo, Bravo, and Peacock, and produces content through Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, Focus Features, and Universal Studio Group. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. The company is committed to improving communities, giving back, and fostering an inclusive culture. As an NBCUniversal Academic Year intern, individuals will engage in real projects, contribute to meaningful work, and develop skills over two full semesters within a collaborative environment. The Universal Pictures Content Group, an independent mini-studio within NBCUniversal, discovers, acquires, and produces diverse content across multiple genres for global distribution, focusing on managing talent, partnerships, brands, and titles across all rights and their full lifecycle. The business is rooted in A&R culture, driven by relationships, innovation, and growth, with values emphasizing relationships, ideas, and unity.

Requirements

Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program (September 2026 through April 2027)
Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits)
Must be presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and must not require work visa sponsorship from NBCUniversal now or in the future to retain authorization to work in the United States
Must be available to work 16-24 hours per week from September 21, 2026 – April 23, 2027
Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA
Candidates currently on any student or exchange visa (e.g. F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, J-1, M-1) are not eligible to apply unless they will be able to change or adjust to another status that grants work authorization without NBCUniversal sponsorship
NBCUniversal is an E-Verify company, requiring all employees to have an active Social Security number
Any candidate receiving an internship offer must complete I-9 form with Social Security number within 3 days of hire

Nice To Haves

Students with class standing of junior or above preferred
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
Detail-oriented, analytical, strategic thinker, creative, researcher, energetic, resourceful, self-starter, great time-management
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
High level of organization and ability to manage multiple projects with various deadlines
Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and proofreading skills
Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately

Responsibilities

Support NBCU’s television distribution business with audience based quantitative reporting, insight and strategic analysis in key international territories across all television platforms, including both linear TV channels and global SVOD platforms
Support team with global oversight of all brand components for franchise/event film launches, leading implementation of worldwide brand strategy and collaborate with divisions to optimize brands and business goals
Support the team that produces campaign materials such as trailers, tv spots, and keyart from development to execution for various movies for global use
Support team on social activations across Focus Features brand channels and individual film titles, social research, content creation, in-app engagement tactics (ie. Follow accounts/like posts from talent), social editorial calendaring, live social coverage at events
Have exposure to the inner workings of individual media channels (linear & streaming), Digital, and how we create our content from start to finish
Create campaigns specifically for Black, Hispanic and Asian American audiences, building off of the general strategy for the film but also adding specific cultural nuances to resonate with audiences
Support this group that is comprised of two teams (sales and creative execution with a designated focus on international and domestic territories) with the shared objective of developing and delivering third party branded campaigns for our theatrical releases
Help with preparing for press junkets, researching media outlets & contacts, and compiling coverage reports