Partnerships Intern - Universal Pictures

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.

Universal Pictures International (UPI) owns and operates direct theatrical marketing and distribution of feature films in many locations around the globe including Austria, Australia, New Zealand, France, Germany, Italy, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Russia, Spain, Switzerland and UK & Eire. In other territories UPI market and distribute movies through its JV offices, as well as in select territories, licensees who are contracted to distribute on UPl's behalf as well as production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks.

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 [email protected].