Searchlight Publicity Intern, Fall 2025

About the Role & Program:  

The Publicity intern will be an integral part of the Searchlight team throughout a film’s promotions and release providing on the ground support at a multitude of events including special screenings, premieres, junkets and festivals as needed. We are a small team, so the intern will be especially helpful in handling special projects and administrative duties (organizing PR files, and meeting prep). The hands-on role will offer exposure to the film industry and awards campaign from a unique

perspective in the New York office. We want to provide interns with an enriching experience that gains them an understanding of the role of publicity in a film campaign, as well as help them develop excellent administrative skills and a background in event coordination. We are a very welcoming team and want the intern to be a part of the Searchlight family!

This internship is a full-time commitment in the New York City area from August 2025 - December 2025.  

What You Will Do: 

• Collecting and distributing daily press breaks across all media (newspaper/magazine/digital)

• Managing department charts and documents

• Assisting publicists with research projects and providing support to the brand partnerships department

• Setting up zoom meetings and facilitating recordings, delivery of publicity materials, organizing PR files

• Prepping materials and participating in weekly meetings

• Working at screenings, premieres, junkets and press days

Required Qualifications & Skills: 

• Experience using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

• Experience working in collaborative environments and managing multiple projects   

• High attention to detail and experience multitasking in a fast-paced environment  

• Previous experience working in the entertainment industry  

• Desire to gain development experience to further their career 

• Strong written and verbal communications skills 

• Knowledge and interest in Searchlight Pictures are a plus! 

Preferred Qualifications & Skills: 

• Prior internship experience in film, publicity, marketing, or other related fields preferred.

• Relevant coursework in PR and/or communications

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information: 

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship​

• Be at least 18 years of age​

• Possess unrestricted work authorization​

• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program