Public Relations Intern - Summer 2026

Pixar is offering an exciting internship program geared towards students wanting to pursue a career in Public Relations within the entertainment industry. The 12-week internship is intended to give students valuable “hands on” experience and exposure to our unique environment. This is an excellent opportunity for students to learn from working professionals!

 

Responsibilities:

• You will assist in the preparation and coordination of PR events, interviews, photo shoots, press tours, junkets and premieres

• Grow your knowledge of Pixar, animated films and the theatrical, in-home and streaming industries

• Assist in the coordination of all aspects of Domestic & International Theatrical and In-home publicity campaigns, Disney+ release publicity campaigns, Pixar Park Attraction campaigns, Consumer Products publicity and D23 Expo preparation and planning

• Help with Pixar's social media strategy and management

• Develop and maintain a close working relationship with publicity team members and effectively balance and execute all demands and responsibilities

• Staff related publicity events and activities as needed

• Build cross-functional relationships with other interns and participate and properly represent the PR Department in all Pixar intern activities

• Prepare timely follow-up communication, status reports and results reporting, as needed

Qualifications:

• You possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task

• You are adept at working in a dynamic environment and consistently able to meet deadlines

• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high attention to detail

• You are Mac literate and have strong technical skills

• You love taking initiative and creatively solving problems should they come up

• You have proficient administrative skills using gmail, google calendar and docs

• Knowledge of film, animation or entertainment industry required

Eligibility:

• Minimally a junior in college working towards a degree or certificate in Public Relations, Advertising or a closely related area of study

• Recent grads who are within the first year after graduation are eligible to apply

• You already possess the legal right to work in the United States

• This is a full-time position. You must be available to work on-site Mon 6.1.26 - Fri 8.21.26

Visa Sponsorship:

• Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor student / intern visas at this time

Submission Process and Application Materials (Please Read Carefully):

• Attach a single PDF file containing your cover letter and resume.

• Due to the high volume of submissions, we are not able to provide feedback nor are we able to respond to requests for application status. You will be notified when there is an update on your application.

• In submitting your application, you are agreeing to the terms of our Submission Release Form. Without this, we are unable to consider your application.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, February 1, 2026

 

The pay rate for this internship in Emeryville is $22.50 per hour.