Marketing Strategy Intern, MBA – Summer 2025

1 Hour ago • 4-8 Years • Marketing

Job Summary

Job Description

Illumination is seeking a Marketing Strategy Intern for Summer 2025 to work closely with their Marketing team in their Santa Monica office (4 days a week). Responsibilities include supporting marketing and strategy executives on various tasks such as campaign strategy, media planning, branding, and digital initiatives; conducting market research and analysis; and preparing presentations for senior management. The internship is a paid position offering a competitive hourly rate. The ideal candidate is currently enrolled in an MBA program and possesses prior marketing experience. Experience in the entertainment industry is a plus but not required.
Must have:
  • MBA enrollment
  • 40 hours/week availability
  • Marketing experience
  • Presentation skills
  • Market research skills
Good to have:
  • Entertainment industry experience

Job Details

As an intern at Illumination, you will take part in cross company learning, partner with innovative leaders and teams, and have a seat at the table in our latest endeavors. 
 
Illumination is seeking a Marketing Strategy Intern for Summer 2025 to work closely with our Marketing team. This role will be in-person in our Santa Monica office four days a week.

Learning and Responsibilities:

    • Support marketing & strategy executives on a wide range of tasks including campaign strategy, media planning, branding initiatives, and digital initiatives. 
    • Perform market research, landscape, and sizing analysis to support strategy formulation 
    • Prepare presentations for senior management

Qualifications:

    • Availability to work 40 hours per week for 8 weeks 
    • Students returning to school in the fall are eligible to apply
    • Enrolled in an MBA program
    • Prior experience in marketing highly desired. 
    • Prior experience in entertainment a plus but not required.
The salary for this position is $40.00/hour.



About Illumination
 
Illumination, founded by Chris Meledandri in 2007, is one of the entertainment industry’s leading producers of event-animated films, including Despicable Me—the most successful animated franchise in cinematic history—as well as Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch and The Secret Life of Pets and Sing films. The 2023 release of Illumination's The Super Mario Bros. Movie has joined the studio library, now comprising three of the top 10 animated films of all time. Illumination’s iconic, beloved franchises—infused with memorable and distinct characters, global appeal and cultural relevance—have grossed more than $9 billion worldwide. Illumination has an exclusive financing and distribution partnership with Universal Pictures.

Illumination is based in Santa Monica, CA and its studio, Illumination Studios Paris, is located in the center of Paris, France.
 
Illumination'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. Illumination will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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About The Company

About Illumination

 

Illumination, founded by Chris Meledandri in 2007, is one of the entertainment industry’s leading producers of event-animated films, including Despicable Me—the most successful animated franchise in cinematic history—as well as Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch and The Secret Life of Pets and Sing films. Illumination’s soon-to-be released The Super Mario Bros. Movie will join a studio library that includes two of the top 10 animated films of all time. Illumination’s iconic, beloved franchises—infused with memorable and distinct characters, global appeal and cultural relevance—have grossed more than $8 billion worldwide. Illumination has an exclusive financing and distribution partnership with Universal Pictures. Illumination’s upcoming films in 2023 include The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Migration.


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