The NEON Internship Program is now accepting applications for Summer 2025.
NEON is an independent distribution company that is a champion of bold cinema, taking creative risks and pushing boundaries. Our passion lies in auteur-driven content and amplifying diverse voices. From Oscar-nominated documentaries to Palme d'Or winners at Cannes, NEON brings groundbreaking stories to the forefront.
Here's what makes the NEON Internship Program unique:
- Dive Deep: Get hands-on experience in various aspects of film distribution, from marketing and publicity to acquisitions and theatrical sales and distribution
- Find Your Fit: We tailor your internship to your interests and skills, placing you on projects that excite you
- Become Part of the Team: Our internship program is a collaborative experience. You get to work alongside industry veterans who are passionate about nurturing the next generation of filmmakers and industry leaders
This collaborative program empowers you to showcase skills and build a solid foundation for your future.
As an intern with our Publicity team, you'll get the exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of supporting our global public relations efforts. Every day, you'll be working hand in hand with our talented team to create captivating press releases, handle social media accounts, organize interviews, and keep an eye on media coverage. You will also have the incredible opportunity to participate in industry events, screenings and festivals.
Publicity Intern Responsibilities
- Breaks/Reviews/Reactions: Formatting and organizing press breaks and reviews for all of our titles. Research/sweep title-specific news coverage and online reactions, and format into all related docs (e.g. Reaction Memo, Press Breaks, Reviews) During festivals, breaks/reviews/reaction memo schedules pending festival screening schedules
- Assisting publicity team with administrative docs, including status reports, RSVP documents, screening requests, critic's grids, calendars, agendas and press request grids
- Maintaining talent schedules for press days and upcoming events
- Screening reports: Draft screening reports for specific titles and awards screenings
- Creating and editing email blasts and social materials utilizing Photoshop and Premiere
- Coordinating phone interviews for talent/filmmakers
- Assisting the Publicity team, will be especially helpful in handling special projects and administrative tasks
Important Information Before Applying:
- Program Dates: The internship runs from January 13, 2025, to May (exact dates are flexible based on academic schedules)
- Our internships are paid, and offer a competitive hourly rate of $17.50. While school credit isn't mandatory, we can provide documentation for it if needed. Note that relocation assistance is not available
- We're excited about your journey of learning and growth! To make the most of your internship, we ask for a commitment of 2-3 full days a week, totaling around 16-24 hours. The best part? You get to craft your own schedule, ensuring it fits seamlessly with your school calendar.
- This internship is a team-oriented opportunity that requires you to be on-site at one of our NEON offices, located in either Los Angeles, California, or the Soho area of New York City
- Interviews will be conducted from October to early December. If your skills and interests align with one of our available internship roles, a member of the NEON team will reach out to you. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are unable to provide individual status updates
Application Process:
To be eligible for this internship, you must be enrolled in an accredited college/university, taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (Spring/Fall) during your participation in the internship program.
To apply, please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your interest in the NEON internship program HERE.
Kindly note: Please also include your available start date and specify your work availability (days and times you can work). To ensure a fair and efficient hiring process, we kindly ask that all applications be submitted through our online job site. Given the high volume of applicants, we are not be able to review submissions sent via email or direct contact.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to considering your application!
Requirements
What we're looking for...
- Must be an undergraduate student, rising Sophomore, Junior or Senior and enrolled on campus for the entirety of the 2024 - 2025 school year
- Enthusiasm and a positive attitude
- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Google Docs and Excel
- Highly collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills
- Culturally literate, engaged with a knack for research, and familiarity with social media platforms and creators
- Ability to quickly learn new concepts, solve problems, and implement solutions
- Attention to detail with strong organizational skills
- Excellent communication and analytical writing skills are essential
- We highly encourage candidates with prior internship or working experience in communications or public relations to apply
Apart from the above requirements, you must be proficient with Photoshop and Premiere. You should also have a working knowledge of both Google and Microsoft Office suites.
We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive work environment.
At NEON, we are looking for diverse perspectives. We believe a thriving film industry requires a variety of voices and perspectives and that diversity of thought and background strengthens our teams. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all candidates without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, family or parental status, veteran, or disability status. If you're smart and good at what you do, come as you are!
