Intern - Marketing, Distribution

Sony Pictures Entertainment

Job Summary

This 12-month full-time fixed-term internship, starting July 2026, is within Sony Pictures Entertainment's EMEA Distribution Marketing & Research team in London. The intern will support the team in promoting film and TV content across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, working on B2B and B2C marketing, creating presentations, managing assets, and assisting with events. The role offers exposure to creative planning, campaign development, B2B marketing, and event management within a fast-paced entertainment environment.

Must Have

  • Assist the team in creating presentations for key internal and external meetings and pitches
  • Gather and consolidate information from regional territories for both the EMEA office and the US office
  • Act as a day-to-day contact for asset enquiries (promos, artwork, social media assets, decks, etc.) across film and series
  • Support the organisation of screenings, special events and other activations
  • Create B2B marketing assets, including e-blasts and LinkedIn posts
  • Contribute to ad hoc projects such as brainstorm sessions, newsletters and planning meetings
  • Brief and liaise with external agencies on marketing initiatives (presentation decks, PR, social media, creative campaigns, etc.)
  • Track and share internal and competitor best practices
  • Create and maintain internal tracking spreadsheets
  • Collaborate with Research, Sales Planning and Territory teams on bespoke marketing projects
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Self-motivated, proactive and a strong team player
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities
  • Creative flair and genuine passion for entertainment
  • Strong analytical and numeracy skills
  • Excellent writing skills and meticulous attention to detail
  • Confident communication skills
  • Results-oriented mindset
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially PowerPoint and Excel

Good to Have

  • Photoshop skills
  • Canva skills
  • InDesign skills

Perks & Benefits

  • A choice of comprehensive health plan options that fit your lifestyle, including private medical insurance
  • Rest and recharge during a week off during the winter holidays, in addition to the 25 days of paid annual leave
  • Participate in extensive learning & development opportunities at all levels, including curated instructor-led classes and high-impact online resources
  • Build your community by joining our Employee Business Resource Groups, and/or Sony Pictures Action – our racial equity and inclusion strategy
  • Access to an employee online store filled with a variety of discounted Sony products
  • Automatic enrolment in the Company’s Pension Plan
  • Free counselling and advisory service
  • Automatic enrolment in the Company’s Life Insurance and Group Income Protection Plans, subject to any applicable service requirements
  • A range of other optional discounted benefits that are reviewed regularly (e.g., gym memberships, travel insurance, activity passes, car leasing, experience days and many more!)

Job Description

Please note that this role is based in the United Kingdom. To enable us to meet the statutory and regulatory obligations of the United Kingdom immigration system, you must have the appropriate immigration permission needed to work and reside in the United Kingdom for the duration of the employment.

This role will be a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract starting in July 2026 and will be paid the London living wage. This role is based full-time in our London office.

To be considered for this role, you will need to provide your CV and a short one-page cover letter answering the following:

  • What interests you about B2B and B2C marketing, and why do you want experience in both? (250 words max)
  • What attracts you to the entertainment industry, and can you share an example of a film, series or piece of content that inspired you?(250 words max)
  • Why is this internship the right fit for you and what do you hope to contribute and learn?(250 words max)

Only applications that attach both documents will be considered.

Sony Pictures is a leading global studio behind blockbuster franchises such as Spider-Man, Jumanji and Ghostbusters, as well as iconic television series including The Crown, Breaking Bad and Outlander. This internship sits within the Regional Marketing & Research team of the EMEA Distribution division, which is responsible for distributing our film and television content across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

The EMEA Distribution Marketing team works closely with Research and Sales to promote and tailor our film and TV titles for buyers across the region. The team ensures partners have the most relevant materials, collaborates on activation plans for key series and releases, and supports B2B and B2C post-sales marketing.

This London-based regional team partners with local offices in the UK, France, Iberia, Italy, Germany, the Nordics and Benelux, Poland, Central Europe, the Middle East and Africa, as well as liaising regularly with our global team in Los Angeles.

What You'll Do

  • Assist the team in creating presentations for key internal and external meetings and pitches
  • Gather and consolidate information from regional territories for both the EMEA office and the US office
  • Act as a day-to-day contact for asset enquiries (promos, artwork, social media assets, decks, etc.) across film and series
  • Support the organisation of screenings, special events and other activations
  • Create B2B marketing assets, including e-blasts and LinkedIn posts
  • Contribute to ad hoc projects such as brainstorm sessions, newsletters and planning meetings
  • Brief and liaise with external agencies on marketing initiatives (presentation decks, PR, social media, creative campaigns, etc.)
  • Track and share internal and competitor best practices
  • Create and maintain internal tracking spreadsheets
  • Collaborate with Research, Sales Planning and Territory teams on bespoke marketing projects

What You’ll Gain

Over the course of the placement, the Marketing Intern will take on key administrative responsibilities and gain exposure to:

  • Creative planning and campaign development
  • B2B marketing and internal communications
  • Event planning and management
  • The core principles of television and feature film distribution marketing

You will develop practical marketing skills, work across multiple teams and territories, and gain valuable experience in a fast-paced entertainment environment.

What You Have

  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Self-motivated, proactive and a strong team player
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities
  • Creative flair and genuine passion for entertainment
  • Strong analytical and numeracy skills
  • Excellent writing skills and meticulous attention to detail
  • Confident communication skills
  • Results-oriented mindset
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially PowerPoint and Excel
  • Photoshop, Canva or InDesign skills (desirable)

Interview Process

  • In-person Assessment centre in our London office during the first week of February.
  • Second stage virtual interview with the hiring managers

The deadline for applications is Friday 19th December 2025. Please note that we are unable to consider submissions received after this date or outside the application process outlined in this job posting.

How we take care of you:

  • A choice of comprehensive health plan options that fit your lifestyle, including private medical insurance.
  • Rest and recharge during a week off during the winter holidays, in addition to the 25 days of paid annual leave.
  • Participate in extensive learning & development opportunities at all levels, including curated instructor-led classes and high-impact online resources.
  • Build your community by joining our Employee Business Resource Groups, and/or Sony Pictures Action – our racial equity and inclusion strategy.
  • Access to an employee online store filled with a variety of discounted Sony products.
  • Automatic enrolment in the Company’s Pension Plan
  • Free counselling and advisory service.
  • You will be automatically enrolled in the Company’s Life Insurance and Group Income Protection Plans, subject to any applicable service requirements.
  • In addition to the above, we have a range of other optional discounted benefits that are reviewed regularly (e.g., gym memberships, travel insurance, activity passes, car leasing, experience days and many more!)

If you require any reasonable adjustments with any part of the recruitment process, including the application or interview process, please contact us at uk-peopleandorganisation@spe.sony.com. Please put Reasonable Adjustment Request in the subject line of the email.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is committed to equal opportunity in all its employment practices, policies and procedures. No worker or potential worker will therefore receive less favourable treatment due to their race, age, creed, sexual orientation, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, religion, gender, marital status or Trade Union membership (if applicable).

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10 Skills Required For This Role

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