NEON Fall Internship (DECAL)

NEON  internships offer college students meaningful, real-world experience at the forefront of independent film. Interns gain hands-on exposure to the industry, build valuable professional connections, and receive mentorship from teams dedicated to supporting innovative and influential cinema. For those pursuing creative careers, an internship at NEON can be a significant stepping stone.

DECAL, part of NEON’s home entertainment division specializing in digital platforms and physical media, is seeking a motivated 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: August 1, 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. 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 explaining your interest in the program on our Career Page. Please include your available start date and preferred work schedule. All applications must go through our online job site, as we cannot review emails or direct submissions. Due to high application volumes, we are unable to provide individual status updates. Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to receiving your application.

What we’re looking for…

To be eligible for this internship, you must be a Junior or Senior enrolled in an accredited college/university, taking at least one class in the semester/quarter in which you are participating in the internship program.

• 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!