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NBC Universal Commercial Strategy & Operations Intern in London, United Kingdom
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.
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.
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.
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.
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