About the role#
NEON is seeking Publicity Interns for the Winter 2027 term. This program provides hands-on experience in film distribution and publicity. You will work alongside our team to support projects and gain insight into the entertainment industry. This is a paid, part-time position requiring three full days of on-site work per week.
What you'll do#
- Assist the publicity team with administrative documents, including status reports, calendars, and agendas.
- Adapt schedules for breaks, reviews, and reaction memos based on screening schedules.
- Maintain talent schedules for press days and upcoming events.
- Format and organize press breaks and reviews.
- Research and collect title-specific news coverage and online reactions.
- Draft screening reports for specific titles and awards screenings.
- Create and edit email blasts and social media materials using Photoshop and Premiere.
- Coordinate phone interviews for talent and filmmakers.
- Provide support for special events and screenings.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate student at an accredited college or university, taking at least one class during the internship term.
- Proficiency with Photoshop and Premiere.
- Strong interest in film, publicity, talent relations, and the independent film space.
- Familiarity with NEON films and an understanding of how press and buzz are built around a release.
- Comfortable working with press clippings, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and tools such as Cision or Muck Rack.
- Solid writing and communication skills to draft emails, press materials, and coverage reports.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and resourceful approach to tasks.
- Previous experience in PR, communications, journalism, or film is helpful.
Location & details#
- Locations: New York, New York or Los Angeles, California.
- Term: January 11, 2027 to May 21, 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $18.50 per hour.
- Requirements: Must be available to work in person three full days per week.
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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