East Coast Marvel Internships

Art Returns:

Have you ever wondered what an actual page of comic book art looks like before it's shrunken down, covered with word balloons and colored? Are you proficient in Excel and Word? Then this is the department for you! Help file, mail, and deal with extensive paperwork, all part of organizing and processing original artwork done by real Marvel comic book artists!

Apply to be an Art Returns intern.

Editorial Operations:

You'll need the pinpoint aim of Marvel's ace archer Hawkeye for this exciting internship! Learn the day-to-day process of scheduling Marvel comics for print, and assist with administrative duties that go hand-in-hand with meeting Marvel's publishing deadlines. Filing and dealing with extensive paperwork are but a few of the mighty tasks you'll be called upon to perform. You'll also deal with every department Marvel has, from Accounting, to Editorial, to our fabulous Bullpen. Meet them all! Particularly good for Business majors. Interns who know Word and Excel will stand above the rest.

Apply to be an Editorial Operations intern.

Production (A.K.A. The Bullpen):

So you say you like to multitask? The type who's into working independently? And you want to obtain firsthand knowledge regarding the physical production of a comic book? Well, interning in this department really gives you a firsthand look at the nitty-gritty of how comic books get from just being separate art, color, and lettering files and well on their way to being physical copies you can actually hold in your hands! You'll be asked to scan original art or create print-ready PDF files, so Mac computer skills are key here, folks! Keep in mind that you’ll also need to have a working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Familiarity with Marvel's characters and comics in general is extremely beneficial!

Apply to be a Production intern.

Digital Comics:

Interns will obtain firsthand knowledge about the development of online comics (Good luck folding these puppies up and putting them in your back pocket!). It's your chance to bring your Mac/PC skills to the table and show us what you've got, and while you're at it, familiarity with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and knowledge of Marvel characters doesn't hurt either! Multitaskers only.

Apply to be a Digital Comics intern.

Creative Services:

Enthusiastic, energetic students are encouraged to apply for this internship and should have 2-3 years of experience working with Photoshop and Illustrator. Prepare to Scan, rework designs, retouch art, pass files, and develop your skills by creating interesting and exciting designs! This includes being able to make functional patterns, borders, and icons. To qualify for this position applicants must be able to provide portfolio samples that demonstrate their ability to work with these Creative Suite programs.

Apply to be a Creative Services intern.

Brand Assurance:

Spider-Man! X-Men! Iron Man! Hulk! If you see these names and think Marvel, then you have an idea of what a brand is. Brand Assurance Interns help manage, review, and process products that have been approved to carry the Marvel brand name. You'll be working with large databases and products that carry the Marvel name - everything from cell phone holders to statues to key chains! You'll get to organize as well as photograph consumer products. If you have a knack for developing websites, we can definitely put your skills to work helping to develop ours. Learn how our website displays all the information Marvel fans need to buy a product. Please be familiar with Research Analysis, Excel, HTML, and Flash. Some of the material you'll be working with is potentially sensitive/confidential material and, just think-- you get to see it waaaaay before everybody else! How cool is that?

Apply to be a Brand Assurance intern.

Inventory:

You'll think you've died and gone to comic book heaven as you lovingly pour over Marvel's stockpile of comics, trades, and hard covers while cataloging them into a magnificent Excel spreadsheet. But, wait! There's more! You'll also assist with the delivery of incoming packages, prepare bundles containing new comics hot off the presses, and sort packages of comics to be mailed to our stable of freelancers. Candidates should be detail-oriented and able to work independently. Knowledge of our comics is helpful, but not required.

Apply to be an Inventory intern.

Promotions:

Enter a dynamic, exciting and challenging marketing-oriented environment! Interns in this department will assist in selling & executing co-promotional deals for Marvel’s films and animated shows. They will be called upon to do competitive research, generate and manage status charts, provide follow-up notes for meetings, and generate pitches & proposals in PowerPoint... along with an array of other tasks. Gain experience and knowledge by working with Marvel’s Promotions team across a vast corporate landscape while helping to expand Marvel’s movie marketing efforts! Students applying for this internship should be interested in future careers involving advertising, marketing, sales, or communications.

Apply to be a Promotions intern.

Custom Publishing:

Interns must have design knowledge including Adobe Creative Suite. Interns will work with the editor to produce creative time lines for custom projects, pull files and make PDF’s to send to clients, contact clients by phone and/or email, as well as oversee the production schedule. Learn and be a part of Marvel’s internal production process. Interns must have knowledge in Microsoft Excel, basic accounting, and Outlook. In this position, interns will work side by side the Publishing Manager in various fields: updating/overseeing the Production Schedule, following the entire internal production process, making sure information is accurate, and attend meetings with vendors and clients looking to establish a professional relationship with Marvel.

Apply to be a Custom Publishing intern.

Sales Communications:

Are you interested in entering the Sales/Marketing field, as well as learning about media relations, promoting Marvel Comics to fans and the intricacies of the comic book industry? You'll help develop skills in communicating the Marvel product, affecting sales through a variety of methods, marketing comics and more! If you want intense training in a unique industry and you love comics, well then this is the ideal internship for you.

Apply to be a Sales intern.

Publishing:

Are you interested in learning more about Marvel but are not sure where to start? You will be happy to know that the Publishing department is now looking for motivated and ambitious interns! The entertainment industry is buzzing so this is a good place to start in a company if you want to get a foot in the door, but do not have specific experience in a particular field. Publishing interns will help provide administrative support to five executives in the Editorial, Digital, Operations and Marketing departments. They will learn how to conduct research, maintain contacts, prepare expense reports, handle information requests and various other clerical functions. The ability to be organized, multitask, and have good interpersonal skills is a plus. The candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Office. This is the opportunity to be a part of a great team and an exciting atmosphere!

Apply to be a Publishing intern.

Legal:

Summer Associate Program: Marvel’s summer associate program runs for 8 weeks with a minimum hourly requirement of 40 hours per week. Summer associates may receive law school credit or an hourly wage.

Spring and Fall Legal Internship Program: Marvel’s Spring and Fall legal internship program runs for 16 weeks with a minimum hourly requirement of 12 hours per week. Spring and/or Fall legal interns may receive law school credit or an hourly wage.

How to Apply: To apply for the Summer Associate or Spring/Fall Legal Internship Programs please send a cover letter, resume and a copy of your law school transcript to:

• Sara DelGreco
• Marvel Entertainment, LLC
• Human Resources
• 135 50th Street, 7th Floor
• New York, NY 10020

Summer Associate and Legal Intern Applications are accepted on a year-round basis.

Accounting:

Interns are responsible for data entry, general filing, and creating Excel spreadsheets for special projects, basic accounting, and verifying proper backup for travel and entertainment expenses. What? You thought you'd be counting all the money we made off the Iron Man movie?

Apply to be an Accounting intern.

Licensing/Consumer Products:

Interns should have an interest in one or more of the following areas: licensing, sales, marketing, product development, and entertainment marketing. Not only will they support the department with daily activities such as organizing licensee information, and preliminary research on potential partnerships, they'll also assist with PowerPoint presentations, and preparing Excel spreadsheets. Familiarity with Excel and PowerPoint required.

Apply to be a Licensing intern.

Information Technology:

Computer Science students interested in experiencing application development and deployment in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment should submit their resume and application. The IT Applications department is responsible for defining and deploying technology solutions including: Oracle Applications, Enterprise Content Management, Workflow Solutions, and Portals & Collaboration. Duties will include: Data Migration & Maintenance, Application Testing & Documentation, and Business Process & Requirements Documentation.

Apply to be an Information Technology intern.

IT Desktop Intern:

Interns will help support desktop (PC and MAC) software installs and troubleshooting problems within the Marvel office. A qualified candidate must have some MAC and PC hardware knowledge and experience with Microsoft OS and Office tools. IT Desktop Interns will also be responsible for entering and updating IT helpdesk tickets.

Apply to be an IT Desktop intern.

Human Resources:

Attention! Number one comic book publisher in North America seeking business-related or liberal arts majors. Be prepared to work with all types of individuals, file extensive amounts of paperwork, and bring requisite computer skills. Our HR internship will work closely in building the internship program and will learn how to recruit new potential applicants. The HR candidate should be detail oriented and organized.

Apply to be a Human Resources intern.