Searchlight Publicity Intern, Fall 2024

Job Posting Title:

Searchlight Publicity Intern, Fall 2024

Req ID:

10090001

Job Description:

About the Role & Program

Searchlight Pictures is a filmmaker-oriented company that focuses on distinctive films helmed by world-class auteurs and exciting newcomers. Founded in 1994, the company’s titles have grossed over $5 billion worldwide, amassing 51 Academy Awards including five Best Pictures winners since 2009: Slumdog Millionaire, 12 Years a Slave, Birdman, The Shape of Water, and Nomadland; 62 BAFTA awards, and 33 Golden Globe Awards.

The Publicity intern will be an integral part of the Searchlight team throughout a film’s promotions and release providing on the ground support at a multitude of events including special screenings, premieres, junkets and festivals as needed. We are a small team, so you will be especially helpful in handling special projects and administrative duties (coordinating PR files, and meeting prep). The hands-on role will offers exposure to the film industry and awards campaign from a unique perspective in our Burbank office. We are a very welcoming team and want you to be a part of the Searchlight family! If selected for this role, you will report to our Publicity Director.

What You Will Do

• Collect and distribute daily press breaks across all media (newspaper/magazine/digital)

• Manage department charts and documents

• Assist publicists with research projects

• Set up zoom meetings and facilitating recordings, delivery of publicity materials, coordinating PR files

• Prep materials and participating in weekly meetings

• Work at screenings, premieres, junkets and press days

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite, Google Workspace (Docs/Slides/Sheets), Photoshop.

• Ability to multitask and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

• Can work independently and be proactive.

• Desire to gain PR experience to further their career.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and interest in Searchlight Pictures is a plus!

• Prior internship experience in film, publicity, marketing, or other related fields preferred.

• Relevant coursework in PR and/or communications.

Education

Undergraduate students in their senior year or recently graduated within the past six months pursuing a bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, marketing, creative advertising or related field.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:

• Be at least 18 years of age

• Possess unrestricted work authorization

• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program

Additional Information

• The approximate dates of this internship are August 2024 through December 2024

• Able to be fully available for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week

• Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Burbank, CA area

• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

The pay rate for this internship in California is $21.70 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Job Posting Segment:

Searchlight Marketing

Job Posting Primary Business:

Searchlight Marketing

Primary Job Posting Category:

Other

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Burbank, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-05-30