About the role#
NEON is seeking a Digital Distribution Intern for the Winter 2027 term. This role supports the Home Entertainment and Digital Distribution teams by managing the release of films across various digital platforms. You will gain hands-on experience with the operational lifecycle of independent films, from asset coordination to platform strategy.
What you'll do#
- Monitor competitive trends and platform placement for VOD and EST releases.
- Manage metadata resources to ensure accuracy for synopses, cast lists, and ratings.
- Support physical media project management, including packaging, disc authoring, and vendor handoff.
- Assist with asset delivery to third-party partners and distribute screener files.
- Create case study decks, dialogue transcripts, and presentation documents for platform pitches.
- Pull clips and stills from feature films.
- Conduct research on marketing plans and identify promotional opportunities for catalog sales.
- Attend weekly internal meetings and provide support for PR and pre-screening needs.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate student at an accredited college or university.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage information across multiple projects.
- Interest in film distribution, home entertainment, and streaming platforms.
- Strong research, analytical, and communication skills.
- A proactive and collaborative approach to teamwork.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, part-time, on-site internship.
- Positions are located in New York, New York, or Los Angeles, California.
- The program runs from January 11, 2027, through May 21, 2027.
- Interns are expected to work three days per week, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
- No relocation assistance is provided.
About NEON
NEON is an independent film studio founded in 2017. Based in New York, the company operates within the movies, videos, and sound industry with a team of 11 to 50 employees. The studio produces and distributes cinema, including films like Parasite and Anora. It has earned 39 Academy Award nominations and 11 wins over its eight-year history.
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