Intern, Global Publicity– Summer 2026

Posted:
3/12/2026, 12:58:03 AM

Location(s):
California, United States ⋅ Culver City, California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Internship

Field(s):
Growth & Marketing

Workplace Type:
On-site

Application Deadline: March 24, 2026    

Program Dates: June 1, 8, or 15, 2026 – August 28, 2026   
Start and end dates are flexible. Interns must be available to work full-time (40 hours/week) in person at the designated office location.   

  

Our Emerging Talent Programs — including Internships and Trainee roles — provide hands-on opportunities for students and early-career professionals to contribute to the teams behind our film, television, and entertainment experiences.   

These paid, seasonal assignments deliver meaningful, high-impact work designed to accelerate your growth. You’ll take on real responsibilities, build practical skills, and gain exposure to the business through structured learning, executive engagement, and networking opportunities.   

Our internship program is designed for students currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, as well as individuals seeking to deepen their education through immersive, professional experience in the entertainment industry. 

 

Department Description: 

The intern program will consist of numerous research projects to be assigned by the EVP of Global Publicity and/or the Global Publicity team. These will include and not be limited to researching information regarding filmmakers, talent, reps, competitive releases, screenings, film festivals, venues, etc. The intern will also assist with updating department documents such as film calendars, strategy, memos, etc. The Summer 2026 intern will help the department with the preparation for upcoming events like domestic and international activations, participate in weekly publicity staff meetings, and work press junkets and premieres. The intern will also be asked to conduct script coverage and contribute creative ideas for global campaigns The Global Publicity team works with filmmakers and talent reps to create the overall publicity campaign for a film. The Global Publicity team consists of three teams who are assigned specific film titles. Each team is made up of: SVPs, VPs, Directors, Senior Publicists, Junior Publicists, Coordinators and Assistants. The team also includes team members working across all titles in New York, London, Canada, Photo, Events, and Social. 

 

Responsibilities: 

  • Researching and updating talent/filmmaker information in pertinent documents 

  • Planning for and helping at Press Screenings, Junkets, & Premieres 

  • Interacting with all global marketing departments including Digital/Social, Brand Management, Intersectional, Exhibitor/National Partnerships, Consumer Products/Experience, Operations, etc. 

  • Monitoring domestic and international press (online, print, and broadcast) 

  • Competitive research and other research projects on an as-needed basis 

 

Qualifications: 

  • Must currently be enrolled in school or university during the duration of the internship   

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

  • Attention to detail 

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook)

  • Common sense, dependability and discretion are required  

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Interest to pursue a career in Publicity, Marketing, and/or Communications 

  • Proficient in Internet research and experience in a professional office environment 

  • Entertainment experience preferred 

  • Solid understanding of the Sony brand and internal synergy needs 

The anticipated base salary for this position is $19/hour. This role may also qualify for comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

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Sony Pictures Entertainment

Website: https://www.sonypictures.com/

Headquarter Location: Culver City, California, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1987

IPO Status: Private

Last Funding Type: Series A

Industries: Content ⋅ Film Distribution ⋅ Film Production ⋅ Media and Entertainment ⋅ TV Production