Focus Features Publicity & Marketing Internships – Summer 2027

Nbcuniversal Media, LLC; California; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Networking opportunities

Free park admission

Mental health resources

Transportation/housing assistance

Transit passes

Job summary

NBCUniversal's Focus FeaturesPublicity & Marketing Internship Program for Summer 2027 offers hands-on experience across publicity, digital marketing, and events. Interns will work on creative campaigns, media outreach, and partner promotions while gaining exposure to international and domestic markets.

The program is paid, with a 40‑hour work week in Universal City, CA, and includes benefits such as networking opportunities, park admission, and transportation/housing assistance based on need.

Qualifications

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree‑granting program during the entire internship.
• Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits).
• Must be presently authorized to work in the United States for NBCUniversal.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week June 7–August 13, 2027.
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA.

Responsibilities

• Support Creative Advertising campaigns, from development to execution for global movie materials.
• Assist Digital Marketing via social activations, content creation, and editorial planning.
• Support Partnerships & Promotions with sales and creative execution for international and domestic territories.
• Assist Publicity with media outreach, press junkets, and compiling coverage reports.
• Contribute to Publicity & Events by helping plan high‑profile activations and screenings.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Time management

Analytical thinking

Education

Currently enrolled in a degree program

Job description

Focus Features Publicity & Marketing Internships – Summer 2027

• Intern
• Business Segment: Universal Film
• Compensation: USD 19 - USD 19 - hourly

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Your future in media starts here. The NBCUniversal Summer Internship Program is your chance to help shape what’s next in media and entertainment. Whether you’re supporting major news coverage, creating content for iconic brands, or contributing to innovative projects, you’ll bring your ideas, creativity, and perspective to make an impact throughout your internship.

Beyond your day-to-day role, you’ll take part in a thoughtfully designed program focused on career development, building your professional presence, and growing your workplace confidence. Through real-world experience and a community of fellow interns, you’ll explore what’s possible in this ever changing and exciting industry.

In addition to all of our internships being paid, we will also offer the following for our Summer 2027 interns:

• Paid company holidays for full-time interns.
• Robust networking, learning and development opportunities.
• Free admission to Universal Parks to use during your internship.
• Access to mental health resources including counseling sessions.
• Financial assistance to offset expenses for transportation and housing may be available on a needs-based basis for eligible in-person interns. More details about eligibility for this assistance will be provided at the time of offer.
• At our Universal City office interns will have access to the NBCUCommutes program, which provides fully subsidized transit passes to full-time lower lot employees, good for unlimited rides on all Metro bus and rail, such as the Metro Red Line.

Program Dates: June 7 – August 13, 2027

Time Commitment: 40 hours per week. Exact schedule to be determined based on business need.

Format: Opportunities listed will require an intern to work from Universal City, CA.

Summer 2027 Recruitment Timeline:

November 9 – December 4: Applications Open (may close early due to applicant volume)

Mid November – Late December: First round video interviews

Mid – Late January: Second round interviews

Late January – February: Selected candidates receive offers

Focus Features acquires and produces specialty films for the global market, and holds a library of iconic movies from fearless filmmakers. Our mission: to make a lasting impact on global audiences by creating the home for artists to share distinctive stories that inspire human connection.

Areas of placement may include, but are not limited to:

• Creative Advertising:Internwill support the team that produces campaign materials such as trailers, tv spots, andkeyartfrom development to execution for various movies for global use.
• Digital Marketing:Internwill support team on social activations across Focus Features brand channels and individual film titles, social research, content creation, in-app engagement tactics (i.e. Follow accounts/like posts from talent), social editorial calendaring, live social coverage at events.
• Partnerships & Promotions:Internwill support this group that iscomprisedof two teams (sales and creative execution with a designated focus on international and domestic territories) with the sharedobjectiveof developing and delivering third party branded campaigns for our theatrical releases.
• Publicity:Intern will help with preparing for press junkets,researching media outlets & contacts, and compiling coverage reports.
• Publicity & Events:Intern will support the team responsible forconceptualizing and executing a wide range of high-profile activations -from red carpet premieres and exclusive industry screenings to tastemaker events and special experiences.

Basic Requirements:

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program. Spring 2027 graduates are not eligible for our Summer 2027 internship program.
• 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 40 hours per week from June 7 – August 13, 2027.
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA.

For further clarification, 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.

Desired Characteristics:

• 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, greattime-management.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• High levelof 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.

The hourly rate for student interns is $19.00.

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [e-mail] .