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title: 'Film Distribution Intern at MUBI'
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# Film Distribution Intern at MUBI

- **Company:** MUBI
- **Location:** New York, NY
- **Employment:** internship
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-09-09
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/mubi/0534805f-044f-48c3-ba99-10b06442008e

## Job description

## About MUBI

MUBI is a global streaming service, production company and film distributor dedicated to elevating great cinema. To make this possible, we create, curate, acquire and champion visionary films, bringing them to audiences all over the world. We have a team of brilliant, dedicated and passionate people to help bring our mission to life. From London to New York, Istanbul to Paris, and Berlin to Mexico - we work together to realize MUBI’s vision. That’s where you come in! Join our global team and help us make great cinema accessible to everyone, everywhere.

MUBI is a rapidly growing global streaming service curating the world’s best cinema. Each film is hand-picked and presented by in-house experts; each film is one we truly believe in. This includes acquiring titles for exclusive theatrical and online release. We’re seeking a motivated student passionate about cinema beyond the multiplex to intern with our US distribution team, gaining hands-on experience working on our theatrical release campaigns. To apply, please upload your resume and cover letter. Responsibilities:

- Assist with exhibitor relations
- Support theatrical release campaigns as needed
- Research and report on competitive trends in the marketplace
- Review cinema listings for accuracy and correct use of assets
- Facilitate invoicing and deliveries
- Maintain tracking documents and internal databases
- Cover other day-to-day tasks as they arise

Who You Are:

- Current student enrolled at a NY-based college or university
- Organized and resourceful learner with strong writing ability
- Familiar with and committed to independent and international film
- Well-versed in social media and up-to-date on marketing trends
- Interested in understanding the film industry landscape
- Experienced in Google Sheets, Excel, and the Google Suite

Details:

- Dates: September - November 2026
- Time commitment: 2 days per week, 10am - 6pm
- Location: New York (partial in-person)
- Compensation: Monthly stipend ($600)

We want to make cinema accessible to everyone. We believe people from different backgrounds bring different ideas that foster innovation and engagement, allowing us to attract great people to develop the best experience for our users. MUBI is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. That means it's our responsibility to ensure that all candidates are not discriminated against in our hiring processes and our employment decisions based on their race, color, religion, nationality or ethnic origin, age, gender identity or expression, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, family or parental status, or any other applicable characteristic.

## About MUBI

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: A global streaming service, production company, and film distributor that curates and distributes a hand-picked selection of cinema from around the world.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Venture‑backed, $176.5M total funding)
- **Headquarters**: Manhattan, New York, United States (global HQ); London, England, United Kingdom (corporate office)
- **Founded**: 2007
- **Founders**: Efe Cakarel (CEO)

## Core Business
- **Industry**: Entertainment / Streaming / Film Production & Distribution
- **Target Customers**: B2C – film lovers, cinephiles, and general audiences seeking curated, high‑quality cinema.
- **Mission**: “We produce, acquire, distribute and curate the best cinema from around the world and give more people the opportunity to experience it.” [[glassdoor.com]](https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-MUBI-EI_IE1463110.11,15.htm)

## Products & Services
- **[MUBI Streaming Service](https://mubi.com)**: An over‑the‑top (OTT) subscription platform offering a curated catalogue of arthouse, documentary, independent, and world cinema. Available on web, mobile, and smart TV devices. (SaaS / OTT)
- **[MUBI Go](https://mubi.com/en/us/go)**: A subscription add‑on that provides a free cinema ticket each week to selected new‑release films.
- **[Notebook](https://mubi.com/en/notebook)**: An online film criticism and news publication covering cinema culture, reviews, and industry analysis.
- **Production & Distribution**: MUBI produces and theatrically distributes ambitious films through its own label and via acquired distributors (e.g., Cinéart, The Match Factory).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed.
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of approx. **$90M** (LinkedIn estimate) with **1.7 million subscribers** (as of April 2026). [[linkedin.com]](https://www.linkedin.com/company/mubi) [[mubi.com]](https://mubi.com/en/us/about)
- **Total Funding**: **$176.5M** raised over 15 rounds, including Series G (2023) and later‑stage rounds. [[linkedin.com]](https://www.linkedin.com/company/mubi)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Includes venture capital firms (e.g., SaaS Ventures) and strategic investors. Key acquisitions: Cinéart (2024), The Match Factory (2022). [[pitchbook.com]](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/54302-50)
- **Growth Signals**: 14.9% year‑over‑year headcount growth (491 employees), presence in 28 countries, and a subscriber base that grew to 1.7M by April 2026. [[linkedin.com]](https://www.linkedin.com/company/mubi)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Human Curation**: Unlike algorithm‑driven platforms, MUBI’s programming team manually selects a rotating catalogue of 30 films at a time, ensuring high quality.
- **Vertical Integration**: Combines streaming, film production, theatrical distribution, and a print/online magazine (Notebook), creating a strong brand ecosystem.
- **Global Reach & Acquisition Strategy**: Operates in 190+ countries and has acquired established distributors like Cinéart (Benelux) and The Match Factory (Germany) to expand local content pipelines. [[pitchbook.com]](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/54302-50)

## Strategic Focus
- **Original Content Production**: Investing in original films and co‑productions to differentiate the platform.
- **Subscriber Growth**: Expanding in key markets (e.g., Latin America, Asia) and leveraging MUBI Go to drive physical cinema attendance.
- **Technology & Platform Enhancements**: Improving streaming quality, personalization features, and smart TV/mobile device support to retain users.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Ratings**: Glassdoor rating of **3.8/5** (43 reviews); 70% of employees would recommend working at MUBI, and 83% believe the business outlook is positive. [[glassdoor.com]](https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-MUBI-EI_IE1463110.11,15.htm)
- **Work‑Life & Compensation**: Work‑life balance rated 3.0/5, compensation 2.8/5, culture 3.6/5. Notable pledges include pay equity, career advancement programs, internships, returnships, and diversity commitments.
- **Work Policy**: Hybrid presence with offices in London, New York, and San Francisco. Remote flexibility likely by role.
- **Engineering & Product**: Active job postings (e.g., Programming Technical Operations Manager). Team breakdown includes ~31 technical staff (6% of workforce). [[linkedin.com]](https://www.linkedin.com/company/mubi)

## Sources
1. [mubi.com](https://mubi.com/en/us/about)
2. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/mubi)
3. [glassdoor.com](https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-MUBI-EI_IE1463110.11,15.htm)
4. [pitchbook.com](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/54302-50)

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