About the role#
NBCUniversal is offering summer internships within the Universal Television Entertainment division. This program provides exposure to the production, development, and programming processes for brands including NBC, Bravo, and Peacock. Interns will contribute to daily operations while gaining experience in television and streaming content creation. The program runs from June 7 to August 13, 2027, and requires a 40-hour weekly commitment.
What you'll do#
Interns will be placed in specific areas based on business needs, including:
- Campaign Project Management: Manage assets and trackers, report music usage, and pitch promotional content for on-air and off-air campaigns.
- Casting: Track talent across series, read scripts, watch cuts, and curate daily casting news.
- Creative Acquisitions: Maintain databases of intellectual property, create copy for internal memos, and conduct research for presentation decks.
- Production & Operations: Audit postproduction materials, update production spreadsheets, and assist managers with document review.
- Scripted Programming: Support comedy and drama development from pitch through premiere, assist with script coverage, and prepare creative call notes.
- Television & Streaming Inclusion: Support talent development programs, conduct research, and provide feedback on project materials.
- Unscripted Content: Support alternative, documentary, and crime projects by performing case checks, watching cuts, and providing creative input.
- Administrative Support: Across all departments, interns will cover desks, roll calls, schedule meetings, and maintain tracking grids.
What you'll need#
- Must be actively enrolled in an accredited degree-granting program (sophomore standing or above, 30+ credits).
- Spring 2027 graduates are not eligible.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
- Strong interest in the television and streaming industry.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Suite; familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite or Canva is a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently, and collaborate within a team.
Location & details#
- This internship is located on-site in Universal City, California.
- The program dates are June 7 to August 13, 2027.
- This position is paid and requires a full-time, 40-hour work week.
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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