Job Description
Are you organized, empathetic, and a critical thinker? Do you love watching movies and streaming original series? Have you thought about entering the exciting field of User Experience Research? If so, STARZ is looking for a UX Research Intern to help us in our mission of creating a world-class streaming experience.For two months, our UX research Intern will shadow a Senior UX Researcher remotely and learn all about the process of gathering user data and using it to help drive our application and web design decisions.
During the internship, you will:
- Be assigned to a Manager/Mentor who is dedicated to your success.
- Be given projects and assignments to help build your knowledge and skills while directly impacting our products.
- Have the opportunities to present your work and projects and build a portfolio and body of experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop a domain knowledge and an understanding of our users and their goals and behaviors.
- Collaborate with the cross-functional design team and our stakeholders to identify research opportunities and manage research projects.
- Plan research strategies and prescribe appropriate methodologies to answer questions and inform the experience design.
- Conduct various remote research activities, including surveys, first-click studies, Usability studies, user interviews, diary studies, etc.
- Learn to gather qualitative and quantitative data, analyze findings and contribute actionable insights.
- Help the team remain focused on the user and their needs throughout the design process.
- Be a part of an incredible UX team.
Qualifications
- Be pursuing a degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Statistics, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, or any UX-related design field.
- Be within a year of your graduation date.
- Have an understanding of general user experience research methods and techniques.
- Know the process of conducting a research study (design, recruiting, moderation, analysis, and storytelling).
- Have good analytical, social, communication, and presentation skills.
- Be able to help the team to apply research insights to designs and workflows.
- Have familiarity with Agile Development, Lean UX, and Design thinking process.
- Love watching movies and original series on their mobile, web, and streaming TV platforms.
Compensation Data
The pay rate for this internship is $27/hr.
Please read the following information carefully before submitting an application:
Important Dates
The STARZ Summer 2026 Internship program dates are: June 15, 2026 – August 21, 2026
All interns are required to attend orientation on Monday, June 15, 2026.
Details
- Regular business hours are 9 AM – 6 PM Monday-Thursday and Friday 9 AM – 1 PM
- Interns must not work more than 36 hours per week
- Interns must be enrolled in a college or university and classified as rising juniors or seniors
- Interns must be available to work for the entire length of the program
- All internships are paid
To Apply
All candidates must submit a resume 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
- Submit a cover letter (optional)
About STARZ
STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) is the leading premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences, and home to some of the most popular franchises and series on television. STARZ offers a robust programming mix for discerning adult audiences, including boundary-breaking originals and an expansive lineup of blockbuster movies, and is embodied by its brand positioning “We’re All Adults Here.” Complementary to any platform or service, STARZ is available across a wide range of digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors and is a bundling partner of choice. STARZ is powered by an industry-leading advanced technology, data analytics and digital infrastructure and the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app.
EEO Statement
Starz 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, Starz will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Starz will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.