Summer Paid Intern - Global Research & Digital Insights
Lionsgate
Santa Monica, CAThis is a Part Time Paid Internship
Intern, Global Research & Digital Insights - Motion Picture Group Job Details | Lionsgate
Summary of Position
The intern will assist with and learn entertainment focused market research, analyze digital metrics and conversation across various social media platforms, and track and interpret large sets of data that impact key decisions for film campaigns.
Responsibilities
• Learn the fundamentals of how research and digital insights are used throughout the motion picture industry and specifically for theatrical marketing campaigns
• Learn to write queries, build dashboards, monitor social reactions and conversation around film asset drops, and creating visualizations for these findings
• Learn and assist in all phases of a research project including survey design and questionnaire development, data analysis, and report writing and data storytelling
• Contribute to continual maintenance of internal databases and monitoring of ever-changing industry trends
• Complete a landscape analysis of chosen entertainment research topic utilizing desk research, survey metrics, and digital tracking tools
Skills
• Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in Statistics, Marketing, Media Studies, Analytics or any related field
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Critical thinker enthusiastic about learning and providing new ideas
• Hands-on experience with data analysis and visualization using Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Interest in quantitative and qualitative research methods
• Interest in writing Boolean queries and social listening platforms (e.g. Talkwalker, Netbase, Sprinklr or Meltwater)
• Genuine interest in the entertainment industry
Internship Details
Lionsgate Internship Program – Summer 2026
Program Dates: Tuesday, June 9th – Thursday, August 13th, 2026 (10 Weeks)
Please read the following information carefully before submitting an application.
Important Dates
The Lionsgate Summer 2026 Internship program dates are: June 9th - August 13th, 2026
All interns are required to attend orientation on Tuesday, June 9th, 2026.
Deadline to apply is Friday, Feb. 13th
Details
• Interns must not work more than 40 hours per week
• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree
• Interns must be current rising juniors through recent grads (within 6 months of internship start date)
• Graduate students are eligible to apply
• Interns must be available to work for the entire length of the program
• All internships are paid
• Most internship positions will require working 4 days in office
To Apply
All candidates must submit a resume (PDF preferred) to your preferred area(s) of interest. The program offers internship opportunities in many departments, so candidates applying should keep in mind that they may be considered for departments not listed.
• Submit a 1-page resume (PDF preferred)
• Submit a cover letter (Optional)
Salary/Benefits
$19.00
- 19.00
per hour
$19.00 - $19.00 /hour USD
Benefits
• Paid time off (PTO)
Additional Information
Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) is one of the world’s leading standalone, publicly traded content companies, encompassing diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production powerhouse, and a library of over 20,000 titles. As the largest independent motion picture company globally, Lionsgate is home to beloved franchises such as John Wick, The Hunger Games, Twilight, Saw, and Now You See Me, regularly releasing 10-15 wide theatrical films each year alongside 40-50 multi-platform and direct-to-streaming titles. The studio's entrepreneurial structure, creative passion, and innovative marketing and distribution strategies enable it to not only create and extend franchises but also deliver original successes like La La Land, Wonder, Knives Out, Monster’s Ball, Precious, Fahrenheit 9/11, and Jesus Revolution. With nearly $15 billion in global box office revenue, Lionsgate has earned 335 Academy Award® nominations and 71 Oscar® wins.
