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    Marketing Strategy Intern, MBA – Summer 2026

    Illumination · Santa Monica, California, United States

    Summer 2026On-sitePaidPosted 2026-03-05
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    About the role#

    Illumination is seeking a Marketing Strategy Intern for the Summer 2026 term to support the marketing team. This role offers the opportunity to partner with leadership and contribute to ongoing studio projects.

    What you'll do#

    • Support marketing and strategy executives with campaign strategy, media planning, creative ideation, corporate branding, and digital media initiatives.
    • Conduct market research, landscape analysis, and sizing to inform strategy formulation.
    • Prepare presentations for senior management.

    What you'll need#

    • Current enrollment in an MBA program.
    • Ability to work 40 hours per week for the 8-week duration.
    • Prior experience in marketing is highly desired; experience in the entertainment industry is a plus.
    • Must be physically located in the United States for all hours worked.

    Location & details#

    • Location: Santa Monica, California.
    • Work Modality: On-site at the studio 4 days per week (Monday through Thursday) with 1 day of remote work (Friday).
    • Compensation: $40.00 per hour.
    • Note: No relocation assistance is provided.
    Relevant fields:MarketingBusiness AdministrationCommunications

    About Illumination

    Founded in 2007, Illumination is a privately held animation and post-production studio headquartered in Santa Monica, California, with a secondary location in Paris. The company specializes in the development, production, and marketing of animated feature films, including franchises like Despicable Me, The Secret Life of Pets, and Sing. The studio maintains a workforce of 51 to 200 employees and operates through a financing and distribution partnership with Universal Pictures.

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