Intern - Digital Marketing

Please note that this role is based in the United Kingdom. In order to enable us to meet statutory and regulatory obligations of the United Kingdom immigration system you must have the appropriate immigration permission needed to work and reside in the United Kingdom. This role will be a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract starting Monday 6th July 2026 and will be paid the London living wage.

To be considered for this role, you will need to provide your CV and a short cover letter outlining the following:

• Why are you applying for this role at Sony Pictures? (250 words max)
• Why do you want to work in Film? (250 max)
• Share an example of a social media campaign that successfully promoted a film. What made the campaign effective, and why do you think it resonated with audiences? (250 words max)

Only applications that attach both documents will be considered. We are unable to accept any applications sent outside of the advertisement.

The Sony Pictures Theatrical Marketing team based in London have an exciting opportunity for a Digital Marketing Intern to join their team. The UK theatrical marketing team are responsible for the planning, development and implementation of the marketing campaigns for Sony Pictures Movies. The department covers all marketing areas, including advertising, publicity and promotions and this position will be within our Digital marketing team.

We are looking for someone who has a genuine interest in digital marketing, a passion for social media, is conscientious, a team player and willing to go the extra mile. This is the perfect opportunity to work in the fast-moving world of movie marketing and take the first step in your career!

What you’ll do:

• Order creative assets e.g. Digital TV spots on Panther as advised by the digital team, supply assets to creative agencies.
• Coordination, cross-checking and screen-grabbing of bought digital media campaigns via our media agency MGOMD, including display, programmatic and social media for specific titles.
• Updating the performance of Sony trailer launches via Sony Pictures View Tracker.
• Review of social posting calendar across all Theatrical UK social media channels, supporting the Digital Marketing Executive.
• Review and recommend creators & influencers to work with on our campaigns based on brand suitability and creative executions.
• Management of digital contact database, including invites for screenings and premieres.
• Support Digital Marketing Exec with allocation of merchandise, online competitions & media desk drops.
• Co-ordination of all campaign assets available and utilising our Sony Asset Tracker.
• Update internal reporting minutes.
• Compile wrap reports on each title.
• Raising POs, including dealing with finance-related requests and travel bookings.

What you have:

• Ideally, a recent graduate with no more than 1 year of experience.
• Passion & knowledge of social media and interested in all aspects of digital – must have a good understanding of and be an active user of social media; PowerPoint & Excel proficient and familiar with Google Docs.
• Excellent computer skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), along with Internet & Research proficiency.
• Strong, clear and concise written and oral communication, with excellent grammar and punctuation.
• Known to be a motivated and thoughtful team player.
• Must possess exceptional organisational and follow-through skills and be able to multitask and prioritise with great attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships internally and externally.
• Have the confidence to connect with colleagues at all levels concisely and professionally.
• Proactively contribute to the department through research and awareness of the industry and contacts, and also through striving to improve office systems and processes.
• Have a strong inclination to take initiative and solve problems independently.
• Will thrive when working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and last‑minute deadlines.
• Demonstrate common sense, discretion and attention to detail.
• Cope well under pressure and prioritise efficiently so that work is carried out accurately and in a timely manner.
• Have a ‘can‑do’ demeanour and dynamic approach to work.

What you’ll gain:

• Exposure to the full ecosystem of digital marketing, from organic social posting and paid advertising.
• Liaising with numerous marketing agencies, including events, publicity, media buying, and creative. The different agencies also provide inductions and learning opportunities throughout the year.
• Involvement in the creative selection process for new assets that will be used to promote titles, including posters, trailers and TV/digital spots.

How we take care of you:

• A choice of comprehensive health plan options that fit your lifestyle including private medical insurance.
• Rest and recharge during a week off during the winter holidays, in addition to the 25 days of paid annual leave.
• Participate in extensive learning & development opportunities at all levels, including curated instructor‑led classes and high impact online resources.
• Build your community by joining our Employee Business Resource Groups, and/or Sony Pictures Action – our racial equity and inclusion strategy.
• Access to an employee online store filled with a variety of discounted Sony products.
• Watch the newest movies and TV shows at our exclusive employee screenings at work.
• Automatic enrolment in the Company’s Pension Plan.
• Free counselling and advisory service.
• You will be automatically enrolled in the Company’s Life Insurance and Group Income Protection Plans subject to any applicable service requirements.
• The opportunity to attend various social events in our state‑of‑the‑art offices in Paddington.
• In addition to the above, we have a range of other optional discounted benefits that are reviewed regularly (e.g., gym memberships, travel insurance, activity passes, car leasing, experience days and many more!)

Interview process:

• Applications closing by end of day on Thursday, 28th May 2026.
• In‑person interviews starting w/c 15th June in Paddington, London.

If you require any reasonable adjustments with any part of the recruitment process, including the application or interview process, please contact us at uk_-_peopleandorganisation@spe.sony.com. Please put Reasonable Adjustment Request in the subject line of the email.

Sony Pictures does not allow audio recording, video recording or use of AI note‑taking tools during interviews. Candidates requiring these tools as an accommodation during an interview should submit a reasonable adjustment request at the point they are invited to interview.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is committed to equal opportunity in all its employment practices, policies and procedures. No worker or potential worker will therefore receive less favourable treatment due to their race, age, creed, sexual orientation, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, religion, gender, marital status or Trade Union membership (if applicable).