Intern, Global Publicity– Summer 2026

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