Summer Paid Intern - Strategy and Insights
Paramount Pictures
Los Angeles, CAThis is a Full Time Paid Internship
MBA Intern, Paramount Pictures Strategy and Insights (Summer 2026 - In Person, LA)
We're seeking candidates who love understanding people and who are natural problem-solvers driven by finding solutions. While anyone in research needs to be comfortable with data and highly analytical, we also need to have great communicators who love telling stories from the insights. We are looking for people with a hunger for understanding consumer behaviors, understanding market trends, and an appetite for content and marketing. If you're someone who doesn't just ask what people are saying but tries to uncover why, then you belong on the Strategy and Insights team!
Key Internship Responsibilities:
• Synthesize large amounts of quantitative data, telling a story based on the insights and succinctly summarizing the results for stakeholders across the studio
• Research and design custom landscape and brand DNA studies to help inform production and marketing understanding of upcoming or post-released IP-driven movies
• Attend and contribute to analysis from screenings and focus groups, building a strong skillset in qualitative analysis
• Assess and synthesize findings on market and genre trends in the film industry
Qualifications:
• A great communicator, a team player, and someone with a deep passion for film. Should also have comfort with synthesizing both qualitative and quantitative information.
• Strong PC skills: Excel, PowerPoint. Data visualization skills (Tableau) or additional statistics platforms (SPSS) preferred.
Eligibility:
• You must be available to intern full-time (5 days a week/36-40 hours a week) for 10 weeks total starting in June.
• Interns will be required to work fully on-site for the duration of the program. Note: Paramount does not provide financial relocation support or housing stipends.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Employment eligibility to work with Paramount in the United States is required as the company does not engage in sponsorship for internships.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: January 30, 2026
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Salary/Benefits
$34,000.00
per year
$34,000 /year USD
Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors.
Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Tuition assistance
• Paid time off (PTO)
Perks
• Speaker series with industry experts
• Unique networking opportunities & social events
• Complimentary Paramount subscription during your internship
• 1:1 mentorship
• Volunteer opportunities
• On-the-job learning
Additional Information
Founded in 1912, Paramount Pictures collaborates with talented filmmakers to produce and distribute entertainment globally. The film studio’s iconic logo has introduced some of the most successful and beloved films in cinematic history, including classics like The Godfather, Chinatown, Forrest Gump, and Titanic, as well as blockbuster franchises such as Star Trek, Transformers, Mission: Impossible, and Sonic the Hedgehog. Recent innovative films like The Wolf of Wall Street, Arrival, Rocketman, and A Quiet Place have further enriched Paramount’s legacy. With a 65-acre lot in Hollywood and a worldwide network of offices, Paramount Pictures fosters a culture of engagement among its passionate employees, ensuring the studio continues to deliver creativity and innovation. Paramount Pictures controls a collection of powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Animation and Paramount Players, and its operations encompass Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group. As a subsidiary of Paramount, the studio connects with billions of people worldwide through its global brands, including MTV, CBS, Paramount Network, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET, and the streaming service Paramount. The Strategy and Insights team at Paramount Pictures plays a crucial role throughout the movie lifecycle, focusing on consumer insights to inform decision-making, from brand development to marketing, ensuring that the audience remains at the heart of the studio's efforts.
