Internship – Strategic Partnerships & Symphony (Summer 2027)

Universal Creative; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing financial assistance

Job summary

Universal Destinations & Experiences is seeking a Strategic Partnerships & Symphony Intern to support the development and execution of strategic marketing initiatives, partner activations, and cross-promotional campaigns. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to bring innovative brand experiences to life.

This in-person internship in Orlando runs roughly May 2027–August 2027.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree with junior status or higher.
• Minimum GPA 2.8; transcript required.
• In-person internship based in Orlando; paid internship; housing assistance may be available.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of corporate partnership activations and cross-promotional campaigns.
• Assist with partnership research and activation recaps.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for activation planning and execution.
• Track campaign performance and assist with post-program reporting and ROI measurement.
• Support on-site activations and events to enhance guest engagement.

Skills

Marketing

Business Admin

Communications

Public Relations

Advertising

Hospitality

MS Office

Education

Bachelor or Graduate degree

GPA 2.8

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Teams

Job description

Universal Destinations & Experiences Internship Program

• Applications Close: October 26, 2026, at 11:55PM ET. Submit your application as soon as possible – don’t delay!
• Summer 2027 Program Dates: Approximately May 2027 – August 2027.

Help bring powerful brand partnerships and marketing experiences to life as a Strategic Partnerships & Symphony Intern with Universal Destinations & Experiences. In this role, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders, external partners, and cross-functional teams to support the development and execution of strategic marketing initiatives, partner activations, and cross-promotional campaigns. Through hands-on project work, you will gain exposure to partnership strategy, franchise integration, experiential marketing, and campaign execution across a diverse portfolio of business and brand initiatives. You will assist with project coordination, support partner activation efforts, contribute to marketing and promotional campaigns, and collaborate with stakeholders to help bring innovative business and brand experiences to life. This internship offers an opportunity to build practical skills in marketing, partnership management, and project execution while learning how strategic partnerships drive consumer engagement, strengthen brand connections, and support business growth.

Major Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of corporate partnership activations, Symphony initiatives, and cross-promotional marketing campaigns across Universal Destinations & Experiences consumer touchpoints.
• Assist with partnership research, competitive analysis, and the development of presentations and activation recaps.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support activation planning and project execution.
• Help manage partnership deliverables, timelines, status reports, content calendars, and meeting materials to ensure successful program execution.
• Support on-site activations, events, signage, product integration opportunities, and other experiential marketing initiatives that enhance guest engagement
• Track campaign performance and assist with post-program reporting, including partner benefits fulfillment, activation summaries, and ROI measurement.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training, and Team Member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• In pursuit of a Bachelor or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution with current class standing of Junior or above.
• Minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA is required.
• A transcript is required upon application.

Preferred Skills & Knowledge

• Preferred majors include: Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, Public Relations, Advertising, Sports & Entertainment Management, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• Previous internship, campus organization, event planning, or leadership experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.
• Strong communication, organization, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and collaboration skills.

Please Note The Following

• This internship will be an in-person experience, based in our Orlando offices.
• Interns must be currently pursuing a degree at an accredited university, and must have a graduation date later than August 2027.
• Universal Orlando does not provide housing. Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation.
• All of our internships are paid, and you may also qualify for housing financial assistance if applicable. The Recruiter will provide specific eligibility details.

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