Universal Pictures Publicity & Marketing Internships (Film Marketing)

Location: Universal City, California, United States; onsite work required

Salary: $19.00 per hour

Company

Universal Pictures is a division of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group within NBCUniversal, a global media and entertainment company producing and distributing film, television, and streaming content.

What you will do

• Support audience-based quantitative reporting, research, insights, and strategic analysis across international television and streaming markets.
• Assist with global brand strategy and franchise or event film launches.
• Support the development and execution of trailers, TV spots, key art, social activations, content calendars, and live event coverage.
• Help create international, multicultural, in-theater, and partnership marketing campaigns for theatrical releases.
• Prepare for press junkets, research media outlets and contacts, and compile publicity coverage reports.

Requirements

• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited degree-granting program throughout the entire program; Spring 2027 graduates are not eligible.
• Must be a sophomore or above with at least 30 credits; junior standing or above is preferred.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States and must 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.
• Students currently using F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, J-1, or M-1 status are ineligible unless they can change to a work-authorized status without NBCUniversal sponsorship.
• Must maintain an active Social Security number and complete Form I-9 within three days of hire.
• Preferred qualifications include a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above, strong organization, communication, writing, proofreading, research, analytical, strategic, creative, time-management, and multitasking skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Paid summer internship with a structured career development, networking, learning, and professional growth program.
• Paid company holidays for full-time interns.
• Complimentary Peacock subscription and 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.
• Universal City interns may receive fully subsidized Metro bus and rail transit passes through the NBCUCommutes program.

Hiring process

• Submit a one-page resume including work experience, accomplishments, and graduation month and year; a cover letter describing interest in NBCUniversal and preferred areas; and an unofficial or official transcript confirming active enrollment.
• Applications are open November 9 through December 4 and may close early due to applicant volume.
• Selection may include first-round video interviews, second-round interviews, and an in-person interview before a hiring decision.