Publicity Intern (Feb 2025)

Your role

Universal Pictures International Australia is a division of NBCUniversal. Universal has been known for its diverse slate of films for nearly a century, including classics such as Jaws, the Jurassic Park series, Mamma Mia, Fast and Furious, and Bourne. UPI owns and operates direct theatrical marketing and distribution of feature films in many locations around the globe.

This part-time role requires a nine-month commitment from March 2025 to December 2025. To be eligible for this internship, the applicant MUST be studying for the duration of the internship.

Regular Weekly Duties:

• Attend weekly Marketing and Publicity team WIPs
• Sign up to and review daily Social Diary EDM for new database contacts and for new product launches,  publicity opportunities, updated contacts and report key headlines weekly.
• Creation of publicity post-screening event reports
• Collate review links for global reports on opening day
• Collate screening reactions for global reports and pull quotes for opening-day review reports
• Central Diary booking management
• General Administrative assistance as required
• Updating Media examples database
• Pitching of targeted  grassroots promotions for film releases

Database Management:

• Continually update the Publicity Database – including media/influencers/reviewers

Research:

• Research potential partners for film-specific promotions e.g.: competitor activity, media monitoring and browsing (online, event pages, genre press outlets and community pages) along with influencer reach
• Research major sporting, seasonal and music events with a view to potential publicity tie-ins with their film properties
• Sourcing leads by gathering market intel on media outlets/ influencers to refine pitch lists to the Publicity team

Merchandise:

• Prize fulfilment, sending out merchandise and prizing to winners
• Sending out in-season passes to partners

Events / Screenings:

• General administrative and event support at screenings and premiere events
• Attending & signing in reviewer screenings
• Assisting with guest lists for screenings & events
• Creation of Cheat sheets for premiere events
• Sending out screening invitations & setting up of ticketing system SPLASH

About you

Qualifications:

• Proficient in MS PowerPoint, Work, Outlook and Excel
• Excellent attention to detail
• Well-organized with great prioritization skills
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Excellent communication and a great team player
• Passionate about the film industry
• Currently undertaking university study in communications or marketing-based discipline
• Available to assist with evening screening events

Benefits

NBCUniversal Australia offers highly competitive health, wellness, and retirement benefit packages as well as special perks that only the company could offer. This includes:

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Pet benefits

Training & development

The Australian NBCUniversal Internship Program is a 9-month program that provides real-world work experience, networking opportunities, a structured learning & development program, and exposure to one of the world’s leading media companies.

Career progression

You will have access to a suite of development experiences that are uniquely designed to develop and engage, delivering on NBCUniversal Australia's promise to create the workforce for the future.

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How to apply

You must also include a cover letter stating why you would like to work for NBCUniversal, and what you feel you can bring to the company.

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• nbcunicareers.com/internships
• nbcunicareers.com/benefits
• nbcunicareers.com/culture