About the role#
The NBCUniversal Summer Internship Program offers students the chance to contribute to media and entertainment projects. Interns participate in a program focused on professional development and workplace experience. These positions are paid and based in Universal City, California.
What you'll do#
Interns will be placed in one of several departments, depending on their background and interests:
- Film Music Creative: Support the selection and commissioning of film composers, manage music publishing, and handle the clearance and licensing of commercial music for films.
- Film Music Publishing: Assist in monetizing and managing film music assets through third-party licensing.
- USG TV Music Creative Services: Support music clearance, listen to new music, search internal libraries, evaluate tracks, and research creative and business affairs projects for television programming and marketing.
- Corporate Legal - Music Business & Legal Affairs: Research music rights, summarize deal terms, draft talent agreements, review production content, and maintain rights tracking grids. This track is specifically for J.D. candidates.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution for the duration of the internship.
- Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits), with junior standing preferred.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- A professional demeanor, self-starter attitude, and the ability to adapt.
- Strong interest in the media industry and music or transactional work.
- Knowledge of music concepts like PROs, Cue Sheets, and Clearance terminology is a plus.
- For the Legal track, you must be a current J.D. candidate in good standing.
- You must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Universal City, California.
- Dates: June 7 to August 13, 2027.
- Commitment: 40 hours per week.
- Eligibility: You must be currently enrolled in school. Spring 2027 graduates are not eligible.
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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