NEON / DECAL Intern, Summer 2026

NEON internships focus on real-world experience and supporting boundary-pushing projects that define our brand. For college students interested in creative careers, securing an internship with a leading independent film studio like NEON can be a major career booster, providing hands-on industry exposure, valuable connections, and mentorship from professionals passionate about visionary cinema.

DECAL, part of NEON’s home entertainment division specializing in digital platforms and physical media, is seeking a curious and engaged intern interested in learning the ins and outs of home entertainment and distribution. This intern will work primarily with the Decal Marketing team and occasionally support Post Production. This internship is based in-person at NEON’s New York City office and involves regular collaboration with a primarily remote team. Candidates should be comfortable working independently onsite while staying closely connected with colleagues virtually. 

What Makes the NEON Internship Program Unique?

• Dive Deep: Gain practical experience in various aspects of film distribution, from marketing and publicity to acquisitions, digital distribution and theatrical sales.
• Find Your Fit: We customize your internship to align with your interests and skills, placing you on projects that inspire you.
• Become Part of the Team: Our internship program offers a collaborative experience. You will work alongside industry veterans who are dedicated to nurturing the next generation of filmmakers and industry leaders.

What You’ll Gain From the Internship:

• Opportunities for professional growth and the chance to discover hidden skills
• Insights into the entertainment industry and behind-the-scenes processes
• Connections that extend beyond your academic journey
• Real-world experiences that will equip you with the confidence to pursue your next endeavor

Decal Intern Responsibilities:

Marketing

• Monitor the competitive landscape for quantitative updates and trends through our various tracking boards across the TVOD, SVOD, and AVOD spaces.
• Assist in monitoring placement across platforms on VOD/EST release dates.
• Submitting titles to various upcoming sales on platforms
• Support with any PR and pre-screening needs for upcoming DECAL films
• Update presentation documents for upcoming pitches to various platform partners
• Ability to pull clips and stills from features for upcoming releases
• Attending weekly internal meetings

Post-Production

• Assisting with the acquisition of essential film distribution assets.  
• Quality controlling film screeners and audio description for technical and content issues.
• Evaluating incoming deliveries alongside our Operations and Legal teams to ensure accurate deliveries.
• Creating dialogue transcripts.
• Distribution of screener files for features and trailers.
• Assisting with asset deliveries to third-party partners.

Application Information:

Application Deadline: Friday, March 6 @ 11:59 pm EST

Program Timeline: Tuesday May 26, 2026 - Friday, August 28, 2026

Scheduled Weekly Hours: Must be available to work in person three days per week for the duration of the internship

We are excited to hear from you.....

To apply, submit your resume and cover letter detailing your interest in the program on our Career Page. Please include your available start date and preferred work schedule. All applications must be submitted through our online job site, as we cannot review emails or direct submissions. Due to high application volumes, it is not possible to provide individual status updates. We look forward to receiving your application.

We offer a competitive hourly rate of $18.00 per hour. School credit is optional, and documentation can be provided if needed. No relocation assistance is available. Our interns are onsite and in person based in either the New York or the Los Angeles office.

Schedules vary based on department needs and your availability. We do our best to work around your class schedule.

What we’re looking for…

• Eligibility requires you to be an undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited college/university, and returning to course work for at least one semester/quarter after completing the Summer internship

• A keen enthusiasm for film, entertainment, and the independent film industry
• Strong computer skills, comfortable with Adobe Suite (Photoshop, etc), Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel
• Linear editing experience is encouraged, but will not be required
• Highly collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills
• Culturally literate, engaged with a knack for research, and familiarity with social media platforms and creators
• Knowledge of current film trends and industry news
• Ability to quickly learn new concepts, solve problems, and implement solutions
• Attention to detail with strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication and analytical writing skills are essential
• We highly encourage candidates with prior internship or working experience in communications or public relations to apply

We are committed to diversity and an inclusive work environment.

At NEON, we are looking for diverse perspectives. We believe a thriving film industry requires a variety of voices and perspectives and that diversity of thought and background strengthens our teams. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all candidates without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, family or parental status, veteran, or disability status. If you're smart and good at what you do, come as you are!