About the role#
The Media Tech Internship Program offers students practical experience within the NBCUniversal Operations & Technology organization. You will apply technical skills to real-world projects while gaining exposure to the systems and teams that power our business. This program serves as a primary pathway for consideration into the Media Tech Associate Program.
What you'll do#
Depending on your placement, you will contribute to one of three core areas:
- Platform Engineering: Support enterprise platforms, including API management, governance, and AI enablement. You will help improve visibility into API traffic, maintain API inventories, and work with cybersecurity teams to manage business-supporting services.
- Studio Production Technology: Partner with production, engineering, and operations teams to deliver technology solutions for film and television. You will help modernize production systems, standardize tools, and expand cloud-based solutions to enhance workflows.
- Product & AI Solutions: Gain exposure to product and project management, Salesforce solutions, and data modeling. You will also get practical experience with prompt engineering, AI agents, and emerging AI technologies.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution (sophomore standing or above; 30 credits minimum).
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Proficiency in Python or a comparable language, including writing, debugging, and testing code.
- Understanding of REST APIs, HTTP methods, JSON, and API authentication concepts.
- Familiarity with Git, GitHub, and collaborative development workflows.
- Experience with or interest in AI-powered coding assistants and LLM-based integrations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft tools such as Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, Excel, or SQL.
- Authorization to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Universal City, California.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7 - August 13, 2027).
- Commitment: 40 hours per week.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: 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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