Franchise Strategy Intern (January - June 2027)

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

NBCUniversal Singapore earned a Great Place to Work certification as a result of our dynamic, inclusive and resilient culture. Here you can live your passion.

UNIVERSAL PICTURES

Universal Pictures was the first of the modern Hollywood studios, and over their one hundred years, they have been responsible for some of the world’s most memorable feature films. It is the home of the epic Jurassic World franchise, the beloved Minions, the unstoppable Fast & Furious franchise, and DreamWorks animation, as well as a rich portfolio of classic films such as E.T., JAWS and Dracula.

Universal Pictures Theatrical Brand Marketing unifies the strategic positioning and approach to Universal’s event and franchise films across the studio, during theatrical release, and throughout the lifecycle of the franchise to ensure brand consistency. 

Job Description

The Franchise Strategy Intern will support the APAC Franchise Strategy and Brand Marketing Function across the core responsibilities.

• Regional APAC Universal Franchise Strategy execution 
• Theatrical Third Party Promotions

Besides the core responsibilities, you might be asked to support (on a case by case basis) the below functions:

• Regional APAC Universal Theatrical Brand Marketing/Parks Support
• Regional APAC Symphony  

Your responsibilities may span the following areas:

Franchise Strategy

• Assist Regional/local franchise leads on execution of local initiatives, including approval process.
• Support execution of Global Franchise initiatives and other key franchise properties in the region.
• Update Regional social/content calendar working with the global team.
• Assist in live events/digital amplification/gaming needs for the region.
• Support management, production and distribution of all marketing and sales materials for titles including presentations, reels, newsletter and collateral used studio-wide for global Promotions and International TV Distribution.
• Support Consumer Products KPM/Meetings sales material requirements.

Theatrical Third Party Promotions

• Assist the Regional team on third party promotions in Japan market.
• Support the local Japan team on day to day approvals.
• Also support the local Japan team on assets/pitch materials.

Additional Responsibilities (if required on a case by case basis)

• Support park initiatives and presentations at Universal Studios Singapore/ Universal Studios Japan, and preparing movie slate materials for TV Distribution and theatrical partners.
• Support execution of Symphony projects through collaboration with Theatrical, Parks, Consumer Products, and TV Distribution teams.
• Provide administrative and coordination support, including but not limited to meeting scheduling, logistics management, Sharepoint updates, and assets sharing with teams and partners.

Qualifications

Please note that this is a full-time 6 month internship opportunity from January - June 2027 for undergraduate students. 

Basic Requirements: 

• Undergraduates seeking experience in the media & entertainment industry.
• Good interpersonal skills, stakeholder management.
• Keen eye for detail, consolidation, organization.
• Interest in Consumer Insights, Marketing, Events, International market dynamics.

Desired Characteristics:

• Past exposure to the evolving digital/social environment.
• Knowledge of global/local digital platforms/gaming targeting kids and young adults.

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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.