Partnerships Intern - Universal Pictures
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As a Partnerships Intern, you'll help bring Universal film campaigns to life by working with well-known brands, retailers and promotional partners. You'll support the team with campaign planning, partnership research, event coordination, reporting and identifying creative opportunities that connect audiences with NBCUniversal films and content.
You'll gain hands-on experience across marketing, brand partnerships and the entertainment industry while supporting movie releases from concept through to campaign execution
Regular Duties:
- Attend weekly Marketing, Partnerships and Exhibition team WIPs
- Attend monthly Consumer Products & Home Entertainment WIPs
Database Management:
- Update the partnerships database to ensure contacts are most current
Research:
- Research potential partners for film specific promotions e.g.: competitor activity, media monitoring and browsing (online, media, supermarkets, retailers)
- Research competitor brand partnership programs and prepare competitor reports on major competitive titles
- Research competitor exhibitor promotional activity and prepare competitor exhibition program reports on major competitive titles
- Research major sporting, seasonal and music events with a view to potential partnership tie in with Universal film releases
- Sourcing leads and contacts at brands to refine pitch lists to Partnerships team
Reporting:
- Assist in creation of exhibition post-campaign reports
- Assist in creation of third-party partner post-campaign reports
Merchandise:
- Prize fulfillment and sending out merchandise to winners
- Sending out in-season passes to partners
Events / Screenings:
- General administrative and event support at screenings and premiere events
Admin:
- Take minutes during Partnerships and Exhibition team WIPs
- Sign up to exhibitors’ EDMs and report major campaign activities with competitor titles on a regular basis
- Sign up and review industry publications to stay across industry news, product launches, brand partnership opportunities, updated contacts
- Other ad-hoc admin tasks as briefed
Basic Requirements:
- Proficient in MS PowerPoint, Work, Outlook and Excel
- Excellent attention to detail
- Well organized with great prioritization skills
- Ability to take initiative and work independently
- Excellent communication and a great team player
- Passionate about the film industry
Desired Characteristics:
- Background in communications or a marketing-based discipline
- Passion and knowledge of the film industry.
This part-time internship requires a 9-month commitment from March 2027 to December 2027.
To be eligible, you must be enrolled in your studies for the full duration of the internship. As part of your application, please include a cover letter outlining:
- Your expected graduation month and year
- Why you are interested in joining NBCUniversal
- What strengths, skills or experiences you would bring to the role
The cover letter is a required component of the application and will be considered as part of the selection process.
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.
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.
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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni. com.