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Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

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Job Description

Your future in media starts here. The NBCUniversal Summer Internship Program is your chance to help shape what’s next in media and entertainment. Whether you’re supporting major news coverage, creating content for iconic brands, or contributing to innovative projects, you’ll bring your ideas, creativity, and perspective to make an impact throughout your internship.

Beyond your day-to-day role, you’ll take part in a thoughtfully designed program focused on career development, building your professional presence, and growing your workplace confidence. Through real-world experience and a community of fellow interns, you’ll explore what’s possible in this ever changing and exciting industry.

In addition to all of our internships being paid, we will also offer the following for our Summer 2027 interns:

• Paid company holidays for full-time interns.
• Robust networking, learning and development opportunities.
• Complimentary Peacock subscription during your internship.
• Free admission to Universal Parks to use during your internship.
• Access to mental health resources including counseling sessions.
• Financial assistance to offset expenses for transportation and housing may be available on a needs-based basis for eligible in-person interns. More details about eligibility for this assistance will be provided at the time of offer. 

Summer 2027 Program Details

Program Dates: June 7 – August 13, 2027

Time Commitment: 40 hours per week. Exact schedule to be determined based on business need. 

Format: Opportunities listed will require an intern to work from New York, NY.

Summer 2027 Recruitment Timeline

November 9 – December 4: Applications Open (may close early due to applicant volume)

Mid November – Late December: First round video interviews

Mid – Late January: Second round interviews 

Late January – February: Selected candidates receive offers 

To Apply:

• Submit a one-page resume that outlines your work experience, accomplishments, and your graduation month and year.
• Submit a cover letter that highlights your passion for NBCUniversal and your top areas of interest (opportunities listed below).
• Upload a transcript (unofficial transcripts are fine) that confirms your status as an actively enrolled student in a degree-granting program.

NBCUniversal Local is NBCUniversal’s local media division that delivers English and Spanish-speakers and bilingual audiences in 31 U.S. markets and Puerto Rico, the very best in local sports, news, weather, consumer and investigative reporting, and lifestyle entertainment across any platform and screen. NBCUniversal Local is comprised of three individual media groups including the NBC Owned Television Stations, the NBC Sports Regional Networks and the Telemundo Station Group. NBCUniversal Local’s stations and networks serve diverse audiences and communities across linear, streaming, OTT, digital web, mobile and audio, and cable platforms and work together to keep local audiences informed anytime and anywhere.

Operations & Technology (O&T) functions as a global shared service within NBCUniversal performing critical functions including Media, Broadcast and Studio Operations & Production, Content Supply Chain, Information Technology and Engineering, as well as Cyber Security. The group operates from numerous locations around the world, including New York, New Jersey, Los Angeles, Connecticut, and London. 

Areas of placement may include, but are not limited to:

• Skycastle/LXTV: NBCU Skycastle and LXTV are creative divisions of NBCUniversal Local. LXTV produces lifestyle and entertainment content, while Skycastle focuses on marketing and promotional campaigns for both general and Hispanic audiences. Together, they form a full-service production and creative team, delivering localized advertising content in English and Spanish. Interns gain hands-on experience in TV production and post-production. Responsibilities may include: assisting producers with planning, guest booking, and pre-production; assisting crew members on set; editing segments for various platforms; assisting with music cue sheets, talent, and location releases and closed captioning; and engaging and assisting with all social media platforms.
• Digital Editorial: Our team helps the NBC Local websites from New York to Los Angeles provide a full news report each day. We write and share interesting articles among the websites and post national and international stories and we provide the local television stations with short voice overs for broadcast. Our interns report and write stories, post articles from NBC News and The Associated Press and help with data research.
• Local HQ Marketing: The NBCU Local HQ Marketing team includes members based in New York, Chicago, Stamford, and Dallas. They specialize in various areas including Brand Management, Streaming Platforms, Regional Sports Networks’ Marketing and Creative Services, Graphic Design, and Syndication. The NBCU Local marketing intern, working alongside the HQ team in New York, will have the opportunity to engage in diverse projects involving NBC and Telemundo marketers from local stations and streaming channels across the country. Internship assignments may encompass tasks such as preparing and distributing briefs and campaign documents for major initiatives and premieres, facilitating product launches, organizing streaming channel special events, providing support for voter registration efforts, collaborating on marketing initiatives, and contributing to the company's broader social responsibility endeavors. 
• Operations & Technology Production Services, Editing Operations: News Group O&T supports the technology, workflows, and production services that help bring NBCUniversal’s news content to audiences across platforms. Within Production Services, the Editing Operations team supports post-production and editorial workflows, partnering with teams across the organization to help deliver high-quality content efficiently. The team works with industry-standard editing tools, including Avid Media Composer, while supporting a variety of editing projects and initiatives.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program. Spring 2027 graduates are not eligible for our Summer 2027 internship program.
• Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits).
• Must be presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and must not require work visa sponsorship from NBCUniversal now or in the future to retain authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week from June 7 – August 13, 2027.
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY.

For further clarification, candidates currently on any student or exchange visa (e.g. F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, J-1, M-1) are not eligible to apply unless they will be able to change or adjust to another status that grants work authorization without NBCUniversal sponsorship.

NBCUniversal is an E-Verify company, requiring all employees to have an active Social Security number. Any candidate receiving an internship offer must complete I-9 form with Social Security number within 3 days of hire.

Desired Characteristics:

• Students with class standing of junior or above preferred.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• A background in any of the following areas: Journalism, Communications, Advertising, Production, Marketing, or related fields.
• Strong interest in the media industry.
• Interest and experience in video editing using Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro X a plus.
• For NBCU Local internships: fluency in both English and Spanish preferred.

The hourly rate for non-O&T student interns is $19.00.

The hourly rate for O&T student interns is $20.00.