About the role#
The Global Security & Intelligence internship offers students the chance to support NBCUniversal's security and crisis management operations worldwide. You will work with the Global Intelligence team to monitor international security issues and contribute to the company's intelligence gathering efforts.
What you'll do#
- Review information from open and public sources, official channels, and professional contacts.
- Conduct timely, accurate, and creative assessments of international security issues.
- Help produce written and verbal analyses for employees, correspondents, production staff, and management.
- Support global security and crisis management operations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution throughout the internship (Spring 2027 graduates are not eligible).
- Sophomore standing or above (at least 30 credits completed), with junior standing preferred.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Studies in political science, international relations, national security, history, or regional studies.
- Advanced open-source research skills and knowledge of social media resources for intelligence collection.
- Familiarity with data analysis tools like Power BI.
- Foreign area knowledge gained through study, travel, or work abroad.
- Proficiency in Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, or another foreign language is desirable.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
- Must possess an active Social Security number.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site role based in New York, NY.
- The internship runs from June 7 to August 13, 2027.
- The commitment is 40 hours per week.
- 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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