Intern - Commercial Strategy & Operations

Job Description

Responsibilities

Universal Pictures International (UPI) is the International Distribution and Marketing division for Universal Pictures. In the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, France, Korea, Australia, Mexico, Hong Kong and China, UPI directly markets and distributes movies through its local offices, creating campaigns and release strategies that respond to the culture and market behaviour of those territories. In other parts of the world, UPI partners with Paramount and Sony in the distribution of all three companies' films. Universal Pictures is part of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Job Description

Programme Essentials

To join one of our 12-month Internships you must meet one of the following criteria:
• Currently be an undergraduate studying at University and applying for a Placement year in your 2nd or final year
• Graduating from your undergraduate degree in Summer 2025
• Looking for employment after completing A-Levels or equivalent course or an Apprenticeship

In addition, you must be eligible to work in the UK without restriction for the duration of the internship from Monday 30th June 2025 – Friday 17th July 2026

We strongly advise that you do not apply to more than 1 Internship role to ensure that you are considered for the Internship that you are most interested in and that your skills are aligned to

What will I be doing?

As a Universal Pictures International Commercial Strategy Intern, you will assist in establishing business strategies with key cinema clients to deliver the studio's fair share of international box office. You will collect and report on key performance metrics and analyse the impact on Universal's various trading practices. As part of an agile and dynamic team, you will work across EMEA, APAC and LATAM to address central, regional and local commercial concerns.

What will I learn from this opportunity?

Data Intelligence Skills

We rely on varied data sources to make informed decisions. You will learn about data collection and reconciliation and applying the resulting analytics in order to deliver value to the business.

Strategic Thinking

This internship will enhance your strategic thinking while you gain experience in the fast-paced world of the media & entertainment industry.

Film Industry Economics

You will develop an understanding of the business models in film distribution and exhibition, while examining the impact of recent changes in consumer behaviour and cinema trading practices.

Qualifications

What do I need to bring to the role?
• Data-driven mindset, with strong attention to detail and experience with Excel and PowerPoint – a statistical background is preferred, especially experience with programming languages (SQL or equivalent)
• Ability to undertake various duties under pressure, making sure you prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Collaborative approach and teamwork skills, including the confidence to communicate with international colleagues across various divisions and at all levels of seniority
• Enthusiasm to learn new technical skills and industry context
• Passion for film and the entertainment industry

The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. 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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gx4bkj-18-219-88-60-42 in your application.