About the role#
NBCUniversal offers legal internships for students interested in the entertainment industry. These roles provide exposure to corporate and business legal functions across film, television, music, and consumer products. Interns gain experience through hands-on tasks, team collaboration, and professional development opportunities within a structured program.
What you'll do#
- Draft, review, and negotiate various legal agreements under attorney supervision.
- Conduct legal research on production issues and analyze rights, contractual requirements, and guild issues.
- Vet television show scripts for legal risks and make clearance determinations for production materials.
- Research music rights, summarize deal terms, and draft music talent agreements.
- Support administrative functions by tracking deal points, options, deadlines, and talent fees.
- Use legal technology tools like Microsoft Power Automate to streamline processes and generate forms.
- Update internal databases like Salesforce with deal information and fee summaries.
- Communicate with internal departments and external licensees regarding licensing deals.
- Attend weekly team meetings and summarize key agenda points.
What you'll need#
- Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution for the duration of the program.
- Current class standing of sophomore or above (minimum 30 credits).
- For most legal internships, you must be a current J.D. candidate in good standing.
- For USG Business Affairs roles, junior standing or above is preferred.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Previous legal experience or a demonstrable interest in entertainment and media.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong professional maturity, judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
- Must be presently authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Must have an active Social Security number.
Location & details#
- Location: Universal City, California.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7-August 13, 2027).
- Commitment: 40 hours per week.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: Paid position.
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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