Marketing Strategy Intern, MBA – Summer 2026
Illumination
About this role
Illumination is seeking a Marketing Strategy Intern for Summer 2026 to work closely with their marketing team, engaging in cross-company learning, partner collaboration, and strategic tasks such as campaign planning and market research. The internship provides a seat at the table in a leading animation studio known for blockbuster films.
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About Illumination
illumination.comIllumination (formerly Illumination Entertainment) is an American animation studio founded by Chris Meledandri in 2007 and part of Universal Pictures/Comcast. The studio produces family‑oriented, character‑driven animated feature films — including the Despicable Me/Minions, The Secret Life of Pets, Sing, and The Grinch franchises — known for broad international appeal and strong box‑office performance. It also drives extensive merchandising, licensing and theme‑park integrations and collaborates with production partners such as Illumination Mac Guff. Illumination focuses on accessible, humor‑led storytelling and iconic characters across films, shorts and brand extensions.
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About Illumination
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$80k
per year