About the role#
The NBC News Bureau Internship program offers students a chance to participate in the news gathering and production process. Interns work across various units, including the TODAY Show, the Los Angeles Bureau, Dateline, and Digital Platforms. This is a paid, full-time, on-site internship based in Universal City, California.
What you'll do#
- TODAY Show: Research stories, identify interview subjects, transcribe interviews, and support producers and researchers as they prepare content for air.
- Los Angeles Bureau: Assist with breaking news by making calls, monitoring social media, fact-checking, researching experts, and helping with logistics for coverage teams.
- Dateline: Help with reporting and news gathering tasks such as research, logging, and fact-checking.
- Digital Platforms: Create marketing promotion plans, set up alerts for top stories, and write headline variations to improve engagement and click-through rates.
What you'll need#
- Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution throughout the internship. Spring 2027 graduates are not eligible.
- Sophomore standing or above (at least 30 credits) is required. Junior standing or above is preferred.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Demonstrated interest in the media industry and current affairs.
- Previous internship experience and on-campus involvement.
- Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
- Preferred majors include Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Digital/New Media Studies, Communications, Political Science, Production, Social Media, English, and Business Administration.
Location & details#
- Location: Universal City, California.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7 to August 13, 2027).
- Commitment: 40 hours per week.
- Compensation: $19.00 per hour.
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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