About the role#
The NBCUniversal Summer Internship Program offers students the chance to gain hands-on experience across production, editorial, and marketing teams within the NBC Local division. You will work on real-world projects that support news coverage, content creation, and promotional campaigns. This program focuses on professional growth and building workplace skills in the media industry.
What you'll do#
Your daily tasks will vary based on your specific team assignment. You may be involved in the following areas:
- Assist producers with planning, guest booking, and pre-production.
- Support crew members on set and help with post-production workflows.
- Edit segments for various platforms and assist with music cue sheets, talent releases, and closed captioning.
- Report and write stories, post articles from NBC News and The Associated Press, and conduct data research.
- Prepare campaign documents for major initiatives and facilitate product launches.
- Organize streaming channel special events and collaborate on marketing initiatives.
- Engage with social media platforms and contribute to social responsibility efforts.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution (junior standing or above preferred).
- Sophomore class standing or higher (minimum 30 credits).
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Background in Journalism, Communications, Advertising, Production, Marketing, or a related field.
- Authorization to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship.
- Strong interest in the media industry.
- Experience with video editing software like Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro X is a plus.
- Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, NY.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7 to August 13).
- Commitment: 40 hours per week.
- Modality: On-site.
- 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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