About the role#
NBCUniversal offers summer finance internships for students interested in media and entertainment. You will work within various finance divisions, including Ad Sales, Controllership, Corporate Strategy, and Programming. These roles involve supporting financial planning, reporting, and analysis while gaining exposure to the business operations of brands like Peacock, NBC, Bravo, and Telemundo.
What you'll do#
- Assist with revenue reporting, forecasting, pacing analysis, and month-end activities.
- Support entertainment accounting, quarterly close, account reconciliations, and journal-entry procedures.
- Contribute to process-improvement efforts, including data automation and the use of AI-enabled tools.
- Provide operational support for programming and work cross-functionally with strategy, scheduling, and production teams.
- Partner with marketing leaders to provide strategic financial support and manage budget files.
- Conduct market research and competitive benchmarking to inform leadership on industry trends.
- Develop financial models, valuation analyses, and business plans for growth initiatives.
- Support the preparation, analysis, and invoicing of domestic and global media campaigns.
- Maintain recurring revenue trackers and compile weekly pacing decks.
What you'll need#
- Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution.
- Current class standing of sophomore or above (minimum 30 credits); junior standing or above is preferred.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Proficiency in MS Office, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to organize multiple assignments.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Foundational understanding of financial accounting concepts like balance sheets, income statements, and journal entries is a plus.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week for the duration of the program.
- Must be presently authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, NY.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7 to August 13, 2027).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time intern.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
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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