About the role#
As a Finance Intern with NBC Sports Bay Area and California, you will support the financial planning, reporting, and daily business operations of the networks. This role provides hands-on experience in a regional sports media environment. You will work alongside the Senior Manager of Finance and the regional finance team to support business decisions through reporting, forecasting, and budgeting.
What you'll do#
- Assist with monthly financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes.
- Perform variance analyses to compare actual results against estimates and identify key drivers.
- Support monthly and quarterly closing tasks, including calculating accruals and posting journal entries.
- Ensure all expenses are captured and stated correctly.
- Manage and organize large datasets in Excel to summarize financial information.
- Partner with the team on ad hoc financial analyses and special projects.
- Gain exposure to the financial operations of a regional sports media business.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution.
- Sophomore standing or above with at least 30 credits completed.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Coursework or interest in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, specifically Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Authorization to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7, 2027 - August 13, 2027).
- Commitment: 16-24 hours per week.
- Compensation: $19.61 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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