NEON International Sales & Distribution Intern - Fall 2025

The NEON Internship Program is now accepting applications for Fall 2025

NEON is an independent distribution company that is a champion of bold cinema, taking creative risks and pushing boundaries. Our passion lies in auteur-driven content and amplifying diverse voices. From Oscar-nominated documentaries to Palme d'Or winners at Cannes, NEON showcases groundbreaking stories that resonate.

We are seeking students eager to attain hands-on experience within the independent film landscape through the lens of a distribution company. Our Internship Program is immersive and offers a unique and valuable opportunity for you to showcase your skills, creativity, and insights while gaining hands-on experience. The program is designed to provide exposure to various aspects of film distribution, including marketing, publicity, sales, and acquisitions.

Here's what makes the NEON Internship Program unique:

• Dive Deep: Get hands-on experience in various aspects of film distribution, from marketing and publicity to acquisitions and theatrical sales and distribution.
• Find Your Fit: We tailor your internship to your interests and skills, placing you on projects that excite you.
• Collaborative Environment: Our internship program fosters teamwork, that will help build a solid foundation for your career interests and future success. You will have the opportunity to work alongside industry veterans who are passionate about nurturing the next generation of filmmakers and industry leaders.

What You Can Expect to Take Away from the Internship:

This internship provides a unique opportunity for your creativity and ideas to thrive while offering a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of film distribution.

• 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

International Distribution Intern Duties:

The NEON International department covers acquisitions, sales, distribution, marketing, and publicity for all the film titles we represent worldwide rights for. Here are a few examples of tasks you can expect as an intern with the International team:

•  Sales market support: help track competitive projects, screening RSVP lists and link requests, generating availability listings, helping with the market shipment and office set-up, and (during the American Film Market in November) assist with our sales office during the market 
•  Box Office research: pulling box office reports weekly for the independent international distribution landscape, and for evaluating individual projects 
• Script Evaluation: reading scripts and writing coverage, learning how to evaluate with international sales value in mind
•  Marketing/Publicity: updating and tracking international festival requests, compiling international reviews and press breaks, updating grids of new marketing assets, and tracking/reviewing localized artwork
•  Other research/support as needed: i.e. research on a specific territory, film, or talent
• NEON all-intern tasks: partake in team duties such as office support, film presentations, social sweeps, festival review coverage, and special events staffing

Application Information:

Application Deadline: Sunday, July 6, 2025 - 11:59pm EST

Program Timeline: Monday, August 25 - Friday, December 19, 2025

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 16 - 24 hours per week

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

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 or New York or Los Angeles office.

Eligibility requires enrollment in an accredited college/university with at least one class during your internship semester.

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. Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to receiving your application.

The job remains open for at least 14 days and will be removed when the position is filled.

Application Process:

To be eligible for this internship, you must be enrolled in an accredited college/university, taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (Spring/Fall) during your participation in the internship program.

To apply, please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your interest in the NEON internship program HERE. 

Kindly note: Please also include your available start date and specify your work availability (days and times you can work). To ensure a fair and efficient hiring process, we kindly ask that all applications be submitted through our online job site. Given the high volume of applicants, we are not be able to review submissions sent via email or direct contact. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to considering your application!

What we’re looking for:

• Must be an undergraduate student, rising Sophomore, Junior or Senior and enrolled on campus for the entirety of the 2025-2026 school year.
• A passion for independent film and a proactive, positive attitude.
• Strong computer skills, especially in Google Docs and Excel.
• A collaborative spirit and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Cultural literacy and a curiosity to engage with marketing and distribution campaigns.
• Quick learner with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• High attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
• Strong communication and analytical writing abilities.
• Previous experience in communications or public relations is a plus.

We're committed to building a diverse and 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!