Intern, Global Research & Digital Insights - Motion Picture Group

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)

The Lionsgate Internship Program is designed to identify, recruit, and develop a diverse group of students that will gain meaningful educational experiences, professional growth, and career opportunities.

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)

About Lionsgate

Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) is one of the world’s leading standalone, pure play, publicly traded content companies. It brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production powerhouse and a more than 20,000-title film and television library, all driven by the studio’s bold and entrepreneurial culture.

Business Unit Overview

Motion Picture Group
Lionsgate operates the largest independent motion picture company in the world. The home of such beloved franchises as John Wick, The Hunger Games, Twilight, Saw and Now You See Me, Lionsgate regularly releases 10-15 wide theatrical films each year, complemented by a slate of 40-50 multi-platform and direct-to-streaming titles. Thanks to an entrepreneurial structure, creative passion, and innovative marketing and distribution strategies, the studio is capable of not only making and extending franchises, but also delivering original successes like La La Land, Wonder, Knives Out, Monster’s Ball, Precious, Fahrenheit 9/11 and Jesus Revolution. The studio has generated nearly $15 billion in global box office and earned 335 Academy Award® nominations and 71 Oscar® wins.

Compensation

$19 per hour

EEO Statement

Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.