Universal Pictures Publicty & Marketing Internships – Summer 2027

NBCUniversal • Universal City, CA

1h • Onsite

About The Position

The NBCUniversal Summer Internship Program offers students real-world experience in media and entertainment, along with career-development programming, opportunities to build professional presence and workplace confidence, and a community of fellow interns. This paid internship is based in Universal City, California, and runs from June 7 through August 13, 2027. Interns work 32–40 hours per week, with schedules determined by business needs; the role’s qualifications also state availability for 40 hours per week.

Universal Pictures interns may be placed in Audience Analysis & Research, Brand Marketing, Creative Advertising, Digital Marketing, International Marketing, In-Theater Marketing, Multicultural Marketing, Partnerships & Promotions, or Publicity. Duties vary by placement and may include audience reporting and strategic analysis; supporting global film-brand strategies; helping develop campaign materials such as trailers, television spots, and key art; assisting with social media research, content, and coverage; supporting international release campaigns; developing culturally nuanced audience campaigns; coordinating third-party branded campaigns; or preparing for press events, researching media contacts, and compiling coverage reports.

The internship pays $19.00 per hour. Summer 2027 interns are offered paid company holidays if they are full-time, networking and learning opportunities, a complimentary Peacock subscription during the internship, and free admission to Universal Parks during the internship. Needs-based financial assistance for transportation and housing may be available to eligible in-person interns. Interns at the Universal City office can access fully subsidized transit passes through the NBCUCommutes program, described as available to full-time lower lot employees. The program also provides access to mental health resources, including counseling sessions.

Applicants must be actively enrolled in an accredited degree-granting program throughout the internship and have sophomore standing or above with at least 30 credits. Spring 2027 graduates are ineligible. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer without current or future NBCUniversal visa sponsorship, able to work 40 hours per week during the program dates, and willing to work in Universal City, California. Candidates on student or exchange visas are ineligible unless they can change to a status granting work authorization without NBCUniversal sponsorship. Candidates must have an active Social Security number and complete an I-9 with that number within three days of hire. Junior standing or above and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 are preferred.

Requirements

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution for the entire internship; Spring 2027 graduates are not eligible.
• Must have current class standing of sophomore or above (at least 30 credits).
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States and not require NBCUniversal work visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week from June 7 through August 13, 2027.
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, California.
• Candidates on student or exchange visas, including F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, J-1, and M-1, are ineligible unless they can change to a status granting work authorization without NBCUniversal sponsorship.
• Must have an active Social Security number and complete an I-9 with that number within three days of hire.
• Desired characteristics include attention to detail, analytical and strategic thinking, creativity, research ability, energy, resourcefulness, initiative, and strong time management.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects with varying deadlines.
• Strong written, verbal, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

Nice To Haves

• Junior class standing or above.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

Responsibilities

• Support audience-based quantitative reporting, insights, and strategic analysis in international territories across linear television and global streaming platforms, depending on placement.
• Assist with global oversight and implementation of brand strategy for franchise and event film launches, collaborating with divisions to optimize brands and business goals.
• Support development and execution of global film campaign materials, including trailers, television spots, and key art.
• Assist with social media activations, research, content creation, in-app engagement, editorial calendars, and live event coverage.
• Support international film marketing and distribution campaigns and release strategies tailored to local cultures and market behavior.
• Gain exposure to media channels, including linear and streaming, digital, and content creation from start to finish.
• Help create campaigns for Black, Hispanic, and Asian American audiences that build on general film strategy and reflect specific cultural nuances.
• Support development and delivery of third-party branded campaigns for theatrical releases across domestic and international territories.
• Help prepare for press junkets, research media outlets and contacts, and compile coverage reports.

Benefits

• Paid company holidays for full-time interns.
• Networking, learning, and development opportunities.
• Complimentary Peacock subscription during the internship.
• Free admission to Universal Parks during the internship.
• Access to mental health resources, including counseling sessions.
• Needs-based financial assistance for transportation and housing may be available to eligible in-person interns.
• Access to fully subsidized transit passes through NBCUCommutes for full-time lower lot employees at the Universal City office.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed