Searchlight International Marketing & Media Strategy Intern, Fall 2025

About the position

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 $6.5 billion worldwide, amassing 52 Academy Awards including five Best Pictures winners since 2009: Slumdog Millionaire, 12 Years a Slave, Birdman, The Shape of Water, and Nomadland; 64 BAFTA awards, and 34 Golden Globe Awards. This internship is a full-time commitment in the Burbank, CA area from August 2025 - December 2025.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with and assist all the different groups of the International Team (Digital & Marketing, Publicity and Distribution) as well as the Domestic Media Team.
• Track digital trends and social media benchmarks, as well as monitor social marketing campaigns of both arthouse and mainstream films to find best practices across the industry.
• Analyze, review and report on effectiveness of campaigns or media coverage to maximize results and help inform marketing.
• Monitor ad library across competitive studios and titles and report findings on ad placements and timing.
• Engage with Searchlight’s email membership program and email marketing including competitive analyses.
• Attend marketing brainstorming sessions and provide creative ideas for digital activations.
• Monitor and report on daily press coverage of Searchlight titles.
• Conduct ad hoc quantitative analyses and report findings on domestic/international film markets.
• Assist with special projects as needed and provide general administrative support.

Requirements

• General interest in and knowledge of Searchlight Pictures and the film/entertainment industry as a whole.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and pivot tables), and Zoom.
• Strong social media / digital knowledge with an understanding and passion for emerging digital trends and technologies.
• Demonstrated strong verbal, written communication and project management skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong collaboration and relationship skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Proven self-starter and ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Thrives in fast-paced environments, works well and stays organized under pressure, and strong ability to balance multiple projects at once, pivoting and prioritizing as needed.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous internship, professional job experience or similar academic experience in Marketing, Advertising, Mass Communications, Journalism or similar.
• Advanced knowledge in Excel.
• Experience using Adobe Photoshop.

Benefits

• The pay rate for this role in California 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.