Film Acquisitions Intern

Join NBCUniversal as a Film Acquisitions Intern to evaluate content, manage script submissions, and support film market logistics within a leading global media company.

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Reading scripts, evaluating screeners and programmes, and providing commercial and creative feedback
• Managing all script submissions and acting as a central intelligence hub for the team
• Pitching new ideas for projects and emerging talents, the Content Group should be working with
• Researching potential new titles, genres, talents, brands, and IP
• Managing logistics for film markets, including Cannes, Berlin, TIFF, and AFM
• Preparing internal pitch documents and forecast requests
• Preparing new deals for internal Board Approval
• Running P&Ls, comparables, and drafting offer letters
• Shadowing acquirers on deals
• Updating internal databases, trackers, and performing administrative duties
• Liaising across different Departments in the Content Grou,p both in the UK and internationally (e.g., legal, marketing, content strategy,) and different business units (e.g., Focus Features)
• Monitoring artist, entertainment, and review websites daily to stay informed on new talents, gigs, projects, and current trends

About You

What you'll need:

• Knowledge of and passion for film and documentary
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience reading scripts or commercially/creatively assessing content is a plus
• Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and undertake various administrative duties
• Attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure
• Eligibility to work in the UK without restriction for the internship duration (29 June 2026 – 23 July 2027)
• Currently an undergraduate returning to full-time education in Autumn 2027, or seeking work experience after completing A-Levels, an equivalent course, or an Apprenticeship

Training & Development

• The intern will learn to evaluate content for acquisitions on a global level, improve critical thinking, script reading, and content evaluation skills, and gain an understanding of the business side of film, including pre-buying, running numbers and comps, drafting offers, and negotiating deals.
• By the end, the intern will have a thorough understanding of the film distribution lifecycle applicable to both studio and independent distribution sectors.

How to Apply

External candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of the company’s locations prior to a hiring decision.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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