STARZ Intern, Brand Marketing
Starz, Santa Monica, CA, United States
Job Description
The goal of the Brand Intern experience is to receive first‑hand exposure and experience of the full Brand Marketing ecosystem at STARZ. This internship is designed as an apprenticeship‑style program, giving the intern an opportunity to learn how Brand functions holistically across strategy, execution, and the full consumer journey.
Over the course of the 10‑week internship, the intern will rotate areas of focus across the Brand Team and develop an understanding of how each function contributes to building and sustaining the STARZ brand.
Brand strategy & marketing campaign development
Direct‑to‑consumer streaming app experience
Growth Marketing: subscriber acquisition, CRM, retention
Distribution Marketing partnerships
The program is intentionally structured to provide hands‑on learning, cross‑functional visibility, and an opportunity to explore different roles, job functions, and career paths within the Brand Marketing ecosystem.
Responsibilities
Deep‑dive into the Brand Marketing ecosystem, including brand strategy, campaign development, direct‑to‑consumer app experience, and Growth Marketing (acquisition & retention)
Participate in cross‑functional meetings, reviews, and working sessions to understand how brand decisions are developed, executed, and measured
Partner with Brand, Growth, App, CRM, Research, and Distribution teams to learn how brand strategy shows up across consumer touchpoints
Observe and document workflows, roles, and responsibilities across teams to better understand various marketing functions and career paths
Use functional scorecards to evaluate the STARZ brand experience from a consumer‑first perspective, assessing clarity, consistency, effectiveness, and identifying key insights and opportunities across the brand ecosystem
Analyze emerging cultural trends, fandoms, and evolving entertainment consumption habits among Gen Z, translating insights into opportunities for STARZ
Synthesize insights and present a Brand Experience Scorecard at the end of the internship, highlighting strengths, gaps, and high‑level opportunities
Requirements
Currently pursuing a degree (Major or Minor) in Marketing, Media, Business, Technology, Sociology, Anthropology, or a related field with a strong interest in Brand Marketing, Entertainment, and the consumer experience
Demonstrated curiosity about how brands operate from end‑to‑end and across the consumer journey
Ability to observe, evaluate and synthesize complex information, both qualitative and quantitative
Organized and self‑motivated, with the ability to manage learning across multiple workstreams in a fast‑paced environment
Excellent communication and presentation skills, and comfortable sharing perspectives and asking thought‑provoking questions
Proactive and self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross‑functional teams
Ability to work in Microsoft Office Suite including: Word, PowerPoint, Exxcel, Google Office including: Google Docs, Sheets and Slides
Optional: Interest in exploring different marketing roles and career paths within a Brand ecosystem
Compensation
The pay rate for this internship is $20/hr.
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.
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The goal of the Brand Intern experience is to receive first‑hand exposure and experience of the full Brand Marketing ecosystem at STARZ. This internship is designed as an apprenticeship‑style program, giving the intern an opportunity to learn how Brand functions holistically across strategy, execution, and the full consumer journey.
Over the course of the 10‑week internship, the intern will rotate areas of focus across the Brand Team and develop an understanding of how each function contributes to building and sustaining the STARZ brand.
Brand strategy & marketing campaign development
Direct‑to‑consumer streaming app experience
Growth Marketing: subscriber acquisition, CRM, retention
Distribution Marketing partnerships
The program is intentionally structured to provide hands‑on learning, cross‑functional visibility, and an opportunity to explore different roles, job functions, and career paths within the Brand Marketing ecosystem.
Responsibilities
Deep‑dive into the Brand Marketing ecosystem, including brand strategy, campaign development, direct‑to‑consumer app experience, and Growth Marketing (acquisition & retention)
Participate in cross‑functional meetings, reviews, and working sessions to understand how brand decisions are developed, executed, and measured
Partner with Brand, Growth, App, CRM, Research, and Distribution teams to learn how brand strategy shows up across consumer touchpoints
Observe and document workflows, roles, and responsibilities across teams to better understand various marketing functions and career paths
Use functional scorecards to evaluate the STARZ brand experience from a consumer‑first perspective, assessing clarity, consistency, effectiveness, and identifying key insights and opportunities across the brand ecosystem
Analyze emerging cultural trends, fandoms, and evolving entertainment consumption habits among Gen Z, translating insights into opportunities for STARZ
Synthesize insights and present a Brand Experience Scorecard at the end of the internship, highlighting strengths, gaps, and high‑level opportunities
Requirements
Currently pursuing a degree (Major or Minor) in Marketing, Media, Business, Technology, Sociology, Anthropology, or a related field with a strong interest in Brand Marketing, Entertainment, and the consumer experience
Demonstrated curiosity about how brands operate from end‑to‑end and across the consumer journey
Ability to observe, evaluate and synthesize complex information, both qualitative and quantitative
Organized and self‑motivated, with the ability to manage learning across multiple workstreams in a fast‑paced environment
Excellent communication and presentation skills, and comfortable sharing perspectives and asking thought‑provoking questions
Proactive and self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross‑functional teams
Ability to work in Microsoft Office Suite including: Word, PowerPoint, Exxcel, Google Office including: Google Docs, Sheets and Slides
Optional: Interest in exploring different marketing roles and career paths within a Brand ecosystem
Compensation
The pay rate for this internship is $20/hr.
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.
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