About the role#
NEON is hiring Publicity Interns for the Winter 2027 term. This program provides hands-on experience in film distribution and publicity. You will work directly with our team in either New York or Los Angeles to support our current projects and awards campaigns. This is a paid, part-time, on-site position.
What you'll do#
- Assist the publicity team with administrative documents, including status reports, calendars, and agendas.
- Adapt schedules for reviews and reaction memos based on screening timelines.
- Maintain talent schedules for press days and upcoming events.
- Format and organize press breaks and reviews for our film titles.
- Research and collect news coverage and online reactions.
- Draft screening reports for specific titles and awards events.
- Create and edit email blasts and social media materials.
- Coordinate phone interviews for talent and filmmakers.
- Provide support for special events and screenings as needed.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate student in an accredited college or university, taking at least one class during the term.
- Strong interest in film, publicity, talent relations, and the independent film space.
- Proficiency with Photoshop and Premiere.
- Familiarity with NEON films.
- Solid writing and communication skills.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented approach to tasks.
- Proactive and resourceful mindset.
- Academic background in Communications or Journalism is preferred.
Location & details#
- Locations: New York, New York or Los Angeles, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $18.50 per hour.
- Sponsorship: We do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.
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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