Publicity Intern

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Programme Essentials

To join one of our 12-month Internships you must meet one of the following criteria:

1. You're currently an undergraduate studying at University and returning to full time education in Autumn 2027
2. You're looking to gain work experience after completing your A-Levels, an equivalent course or an Apprenticeship

Additionally, you must be eligible to work in the UK without restriction for the duration of the internship from Monday 29th June 2026 – Friday 23rd July 2027.

We recommend applying to just one internship role, this helps ensure your application is considered for the opportunity that best matches your interests and skills. Choosing one allows us to focus on what excites you most and where you'll shine brightest.

What will I be doing?

As a UK Publicity Intern within the Theatrical team, you will be supporting a fast-paced team to facilitate and deliver innovative film campaigns, whilst also developing your own skills and knowledge to help you progress within the industry.

Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting the team with all Publicity elements of a film release
• Team coordination and administration support
• Liaising with appointed Publicity agencies
• Participating and helping facilitate brainstorming sessions for campaign ideas
• Helping with adhoc projects such as research, social media scraping, creating presentations, collecting industry news and digital innovations within the entertainment & adjacent industries
• Supporting the team in managing budgets by raising purchase orders, recording costs and dealing with billing queries
• Assisting with the planning and logistics of talent tours, events and screenings, including evening and weekend working where necessary
• Managing and assisting with press screening check ins
• Compiling post-campaign coverage reports

What will I learn from this opportunity?

• The day-to-day operations of how a high-performing entertainment company operates
• A full understanding of how to deploy 360° film marketing campaigns – you will have visibility and be working collaboratively with a wide variety of teams such as UK publicity, EMEA Publicity, Special Projects, Marketing, Trade, Sales and Finance.
• The key skills that are needed to pursue a career in publicity or marketing by assisting on a wide variety of projects

What do I need to bring to the role?

• Strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Excellent IT skills (Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint as a minimum)
• Ability to work independently and as a team player, and learn quickly
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and work hard
• Confidence in busy, fast-paced, high-profile environments
• A knowledge of all social media platforms and ability to contribute feedback and vet proposed content creators and influencers
• An interest in entertainment media and broad awareness of the UK media landscape
• A real love for film and keen interest in the film industry
• Enthusiasm, positivity and proactivity

The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company. 

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. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].