About the role#
NEON is looking for a Global PR & Marketing Intern to support our upcoming film releases. This role provides hands-on experience in entertainment marketing, publicity, and communications. You will work directly with our teams to help bring independent films to audiences. This is a paid, part-time position based in our New York City office.
What you'll do#
- Support the marketing and PR teams on campaigns for upcoming film releases.
- Create social media content by brainstorming ideas, drafting captions, and sourcing assets.
- Track press coverage, audience engagement, and campaign performance.
- Research trends, talent, audiences, and comparable film titles.
- Assist with influencer and community outreach to build buzz.
- Contribute ideas for creative activations, events, and promotional opportunities.
- Keep project trackers, calendars, and shared materials organized.
- Collaborate with team members across different departments.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate student at an accredited college or university.
- Strong interest in film, publicity, marketing, talent relations, and independent cinema.
- Proficiency with Photoshop and Premiere.
- Experience with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and comfort working with press clippings.
- Familiarity with Cision or Muck Rack is a plus.
- Solid writing and communication skills, including the ability to draft emails and press materials.
- Strong research and analytical skills with a focus on audience behavior and cultural trends.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects at once.
- Proactive and resourceful attitude.
- Prior internship experience in marketing, communications, PR, social media, or event support is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 4, 2027, to May 21, 2027).
- Work Modality: On-site, three full days per week.
- Majors: Marketing, Communications, or Media Studies.
- Compensation: $18.50 per hour.
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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