Publicity Intern

Company Description
Universal Pictures International Australia is a division of NBCUniversal. For almost a century, Universal has been known for its diverse slate of films, 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 9-month commitment, as this program is from March 2025 - Dec 2025
To be eligible for this internship, you MUST be studying for the duration of the internship
You also MUST include a cover letter stating why you would like to work for NBCUniversal, and what you feel you can bring to the company. This is part of the application process.
Job Description
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 in with our film properties
• Sourcing leads by gathering market intel on media outlets/ influencers to refine pitch lists to Publicity team

Merchandise

• Prize fulfillment, 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 & set up of ticketing system SPLASH

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

Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.
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