• Searchlight Publicity Intern, Fall

    The Walt Disney Company (New York, NY)


    About the Role & Program:

    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 the intern will be especially helpful in handling special projects and administrative duties (organizing PR files, and meeting prep). The hands-on role will offer exposure to the film industry and awards campaign from a unique

     

    perspective in the New York office. We want to provide interns with an enriching experience that gains them an understanding of the role of publicity in a film campaign, as well as help them develop excellent administrative skills and a background in event coordination. We are a very welcoming team and want the intern to be a part of the Searchlight family!

     

    This internship is a full-time commitment in the New York City area from August 2025 - December 2025.

    What You Will Do:

    + Collecting and distributing daily press breaks across all media (newspaper/magazine/digital)

    + Managing department charts and documents

    + Assisting publicists with research projects and providing support to the brand partnerships department

    + Setting up zoom meetings and facilitating recordings, delivery of publicity materials, organizing PR files

    + Prepping materials and participating in weekly meetings

    + Working at screenings, premieres, junkets and press days

    Required Qualifications & Skills:

    + Experience using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

    + Experience working in collaborative environments and managing multiple projects

    + High attention to detail and experience multitasking in a fast-paced environment

    + Previous experience working in the entertainment industry

    + Desire to gain development experience to further their career

    + Strong written and verbal communications skills

    + Knowledge and interest in Searchlight Pictures are a plus!

    Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

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

    + Relevant coursework in PR and/or communications

    Education

    + Be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.

    + Studying in publicity, marketing or related field.

    Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:

    + Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship​

    + 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 2025 through December 2025

    + Must be able to work 40 hrs per week, Monday through Friday, 9am - 6pm PST onsite

    + Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the New York City, NY area

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

     

    The pay rate for this role in New York is $22 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

     

    **Job ID:** 10123141

    **Location:** New York,New York

    **Job Posting Company:** Searchlight Pictures

     

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