About the role#
Telemundo Chicago and NBC 5 are looking for interns to join our creative team. This role focuses on promo and commercial production. You will work alongside producers and editors to gain hands-on experience in a professional broadcast environment.
What you'll do#
- Support producers and editors with daily tasks.
- Join the team on location for promo and commercial shoots.
- Help write scripts when needed.
- Assist with station events.
- Perform various production functions as required by the team.
What you'll need#
- You must be enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution throughout the summer of 2027. Students graduating in May 2027 are not eligible.
- Current class standing of sophomore or above with at least 30 credits. Juniors and above are preferred.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Authorization to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro and knowledge of Photoshop.
- Familiarity with DSLR cameras, basic lighting, graphics production, and After Effects.
- Previous internship experience and experience working with clients.
- Ability to write scripts.
- Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are preferred.
- You must be 18 years or older.
Location & details#
- This internship is based in Chicago, Illinois.
- The role is hybrid, requiring you to work from the office at least four days per week.
- This is a paid, full-time summer 2027 program.
- Majors in Communications or Media Studies are preferred.
About NBCUniversal
NBCUniversal operates as a media and entertainment company based in New York City. It produces film, television, and streaming content through studios like Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation. The company manages various brands including NBC, Telemundo, and Peacock. It also runs theme parks and experiences globally as part of Universal Destinations and Experiences. NBCUniversal functions as a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation and employs over 10,000 people.
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