Global Films Sales Marketing Intern

Job Title:  Global Films Sales Marketing Internship

Company: Highland Film Group

Full or Part Time: Part Time, Unpaid Internship

City: Los Angeles, CA (6330 San Vicente Blvd, 90048).

Type: On Site & Remote (1-2 Days may be asked to be in office)

Salary: Unpaid, College Credit

Term: Fall 2026

Contact us: Please send a resume and a short cover letter outlining why you are a good fit for this internship to christian.ibarra@highland.film.

Overview

Led by founding partners Arianne Fraser and Delphine Perrier, Highland Film Group (HFG) is an independent worldwide sales, film financing, production and distribution company. Launched in 2010, HFG has had success across a wide range of film genres and platforms, building a reputation for handling high-octane films in the action/thriller/horror space, focusing on cast, director, and filmmaker-driven content.

The Highland Film Group Department

As an international sales marketing team, they manage the creative output for an extensive annual catalog of 20-plus films, specializing in crafting a diverse range of promotional materials to support our global sales and distribution clients. Our services cover the entire spectrum of film marketing, from pre-sale sales to theatrical releases, home entertainment, and SVOD premieres. Our department is under the seasoned leadership of an international marketing executive with extensive expertise in creating polished and commercially successful campaigns designed to captivate a worldwide audience.

The Role

As a Global Film Sales Marketing Intern, you'll gain hands-on exposure to the inner workings of international marketing and distribution — with some exposure to domestic efforts as well — within a dynamic film distribution environment. Guided by an experienced team, you'll be introduced to the marketing aspects of our films, including synopses, trailers, posters, marketing decks, and social assets across international and domestic campaigns, while collaborating closely with departments across the studio, including international acquisitions and sales agents, domestic distribution, and the Finance and Legal teams. You'll also play a role in coordinating and participating in events such as virtual film markets and premieres.

We're looking for someone eager to learn and unafraid to ask questions along the way. You'll approach your work creatively, with close attention to detail, adaptability, and a strong sense of confidentiality given the sensitive nature of unreleased titles and deals. Strong organizational skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work semi-independently will serve you well here.

This internship is a unique opportunity to gain practical knowledge of the international marketing and distribution landscape — with some exposure to domestic efforts as well — and a meaningful steppingstone toward a career in the film industry, with mentorship from our team along the way.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be In Guidance From Team Members

• Creative Development: Learn how creative briefs are developed and contribute creative ideas and research for materials such as sizzle reels, sales and theatrical trailers, teaser and theatrical posters, promos, and synopses.
• Market & Event Prep: Research and assist with coordinating travel, hotels, and meeting spaces for film markets, and help prepare marketing assets, catalogs, and logistics for events such as screenings, festivals, press junkets, premieres, and markets like AFM.
• Social Media: Collaborate with the team on brainstorming and executing social media content, gaining exposure to current trends and campaign ideation.
• AVOD & Distribution: Assist in updating AVOD release schedules and conduct research and data analysis to support AVOD distribution and marketing efforts.
• Marketing Strategy: Gain hands-on exposure to how marketing strategies and benchmarking analyses are developed for upcoming titles, and explore theatrical and downstream release campaign strategy through observation and research.
• Sales Support: Assist with updating availability lists, tracking international territories, and preparing reports.
• Research: Assist in tracking global buyers, emerging platforms, and competitor titles.
• Operations: Help maintain and organize contact sheets, and support script coverage, festival strategy research, and delivery log tracking.
• Communications: Assist in drafting blast emails for press and consumer distribution.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with fellow interns and team members to support the implementation of marketing strategies and the smooth day-to-day operation of marketing activities, learning the workflow behind each function.

Required Qualifications & Skills

·     Must be at least 18 years old at the time of application

·     Currently enrolled in college courses or a graduate from an accredited United States* college

·     Eligible for unrestricted work authorization within the United States*

·    Willing to accept an unpaid position and capable of receiving college credit or providing a school acknowledgment letter for educational purposes

Desired Qualifications & Skills

·     Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

·     Strong verbal and written communication skills

·     Effective multitasking and organizational abilities

·     Prior experience in the movie industry is advantageous

·     Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud Apps, particularly Photoshop, Premiere, and After Effects, is a plus and highly encouraged

·     Familiarity with Mailchimp email builds is also a bonus

·     Passion for movies or the entertainment industry is essential

·     A positive attitude, a good sense of humor, and a friendly demeanor are valued characteristics

Contact Us

To apply for this internship, please send your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you are a suitable candidate to christian.ibarra@highland.film Additionally, kindly include your prospective availability for a two to three-day internship per week.