About the role#
NBCUniversal offers summer internships within the NBC Local Los Angeles division. These roles provide students the opportunity to gain experience in media, journalism, and production by working alongside professionals at KNBC and KVEA. Interns support various departments including newsrooms, integrated digital media, sales marketing, community relations, and marketing for ACCESO Total. This is a full-time, paid internship program based in Universal City, California.
What you'll do#
Depending on your assigned department, responsibilities may include:
- Assisting with news gathering, including identifying and pitching stories, fact-checking, and pre-interviewing subjects.
- Writing and publishing stories in a CMS, clipping reporter videos, and crafting social media content.
- Creating PowerPoint presentations for Account Executives, researching ad sales clients, and supporting sweepstakes execution.
- Planning and documenting community initiatives, nonprofit partnerships, and station-led events.
- Coordinating guests for ACCESO Total, scouting locations, and assisting with on-location production and interviews.
- Logging breaking news events and making calls to interview sources.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution (sophomore standing or above with 30+ credits).
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Academic background in Journalism, English, Communications, Media Studies, Political Science, or a related field.
- Authorization to work in the United States without future sponsorship.
- Strong writing, time management, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to commit to 40 hours per week from June 7 to August 13, 2027.
- Note: Spring 2027 graduates are not eligible for this program.
- Specific roles may require bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English, experience with Adobe Premiere, or familiarity with social media platforms and digital content tools.
Location & details#
- This internship is on-site in Universal City, California.
- The program runs from June 7, 2027, to August 13, 2027.
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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