Company Description

Universal Pictures International Australia is a division of NBCUniversal. For almost a century, Universal has been known for its diverse slate of films, including classics such as Jaws, the Jurassic Park series, Mamma Mia, Fast and Furious and Bourne. UPI owns and operates direct theatrical marketing and distribution of feature films in many locations around the globe.

We have an opportunity for a Publicity Intern to work with us on a part time basis from March 2024 - Dec 2024.

To be considered for this role, you MUST include a cover letting outlining why you would like to work for us and what you can bring to the role.

Job Description

Regular Weekly Duties:

• Attend weekly Marketing and Publicity team WIPs
• Sign up to and review daily Social Diary EDM for new database contacts and for new product launches, publicity opportunities, updated contacts and report key headlines weekly.
• Creation of publicity post campaign reports
• Collate press links for trailer reports and opening day publicity reports, working alongside the National Publicist
• Collate screening reactions for global reports and pull quotes for opening day review reports, working alongside the National Publicist
• Update Influencer Activity tracker, working alongside National Publicist
• Central Diary booking management
• General Administrative assistance as required
• Updating Media examples database

Database Management:

• Continually update the National Publicity Database

Research:

• Research potential partners for film specific promotions e.g.: competitor activity, media monitoring and browsing (online, event pages, genre press outlets and community pages) along with influencer reach
• Research major sporting, seasonal and music events with a view to potential publicity tie in with our film properties
• Sourcing leads by gathering market intel on media outlets/ influencers to refine pitch lists to Publicity team

Merchandise

• Prize fulfillment, sending out merchandise and prizing to winners
• Sending out in-season passes to partners

Events / Screenings

• General administrative and event support at screenings and premiere events

Qualifications

• Proficient in MS PowerPoint, Work, Outlook and Excel
• Excellent attention to detail
• Well organized with great prioritization skills
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Excellent communication and a great team player
• Passionate about the film industry
• Currently undertaking university study in communications or marketing-based discipline
• Available to assist with evening screening events

Additional Information

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. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.