Job Description

If you think all the fun only happens in summer, think again! As an NBCUniversal Academic Year intern, you’ll get immersed in exciting work, experience our unique NBCU culture, and feel the real support and guidance for 2 whole semesters.

The NBCUniversal Internship Program allows students to unlock their potential by contributing to big projects in meaningful ways that matter. To thrive as an NBCU intern, you are ready to bring your passion for media, entertainment, and technology along with your desire to learn each day.

In addition to our internships being paid, we will also offer the following for our Academic Year interns:

• Paid time off for mental health, school exams, and personal holidays.
• Robust networking, learning and development opportunities.
• Complimentary Peacock subscription during your internship.
• Free admission to Universal Parks to use during your internship.

Academic Year Recruitment Timeline:

April 21 – May 9: Applications Open (may close early due to applicant volume)

Early May – Mid June: First round video interviews ****

Mid June – Mid July: Second round interviews

Throughout July: Selected candidates receive offers

Academic Year Internship Program:

• Applications Close: May 9th at 11:59pm ET. Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!
• Program Dates: September 15, 2025 – April 17, 2026
• Time Commitment: 16-24 hours per week. Exact schedule to be determined based on business need. We will do our best to accommodate course schedules.
• Format: Opportunities listed will require an intern to work from New York, NY.

To Apply:

• Submit a one-page resume that outlines your work experience, accomplishments, and your graduation month and year.
• Submit a cover letter that highlights your passion for NBCUniversal, the locations (listed below) you are open to for internships, and your top areas of interest (opportunities listed below).
• Upload a transcript (unofficial transcripts are fine) that confirms your status as an actively enrolled student in a degree-granting program.

NBCUniversal Local is NBCUniversal’s local media division that delivers English and Spanish-speakers and bilingual audiences in 31 U.S. markets and Puerto Rico, the very best in local sports, news, weather, consumer and investigative reporting, and lifestyle entertainment across any platform and screen. NBCUniversal Local is comprised of three individual media groups including the NBC Owned Television Stations, the NBC Sports Regional Networks and the Telemundo Station Group. NBCUniversal Local’s stations and networks serve diverse audiences and communities across linear, streaming, OTT, digital web, mobile and audio, and cable platforms and work together to keep local audiences informed anytime and anywhere.

Areas of placement may include, but are not limited to:

Better Get Baquero

Our interns do research, telephone interviews, book shoots, and log video. Our interns work closely with an on-camera reporter and segment producer and will learn how to generate news content as part of a team.

New York Live

New York Live is a daily entertainment and lifestyle show highlighting local restaurants and businesses, celebs, Broadway shows, and people making a difference in their communities. We’re a small team so we rely on our interns heavily. From assisting producers and talent on field shoots and in the studio to editing segments for the show.

News Planning

Find stories, call contacts for details, fact check production and talent schedules, assist during breaking news, shadow reporters and producers in the field/control room, pre-interview guests and more. Interns often sit on the desk and get pulled into breaking news, answering phones and immersed in the news making process.

Newsroom

The Assignment Desk is the heartbeat of the newsroom. We are on top of all the news that’s going on for the day and beyond. We make sure that the producers and reporters have the most up to date information and that all our info has been verified. The Assignment Desk is on top of all the breaking news that’s reported and we’re also responsible for sending the reporters and crews to cover those stories.

Digital

WNBC/WNJU Digital is the digital team of NBC New York, the flagship NBC local station. We run a 24/7 digital newsroom supporting a website, an app, OTT channels, social channels and other networks in the NBC family, with a mixture of text, audio and video products. The intern will be expected to contribute to all of those products, from processing AP stories and writing original copy, to shooting and editing video, to writing and producing podcasts, plus other duties as assigned. Fluency in Spanish both verbal and written is a plus!

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program (September 2025 through April 2026). December 2025 graduates are not eligible for our 2025-2026 Academic Year Internship Program.
• Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits).
• Must be presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and must not require work visa sponsorship from NBCUniversal now or in the future to retain authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be available to work 16-24 hours per week from September 15, 2025 – April 17, 2026.
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY.

For further clarification, candidates currently on any student or exchange visa (e.g. F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, J-1, M-1) are not eligible to apply unless they will be able to change or adjust to another status that grants work authorization without NBCUniversal sponsorship.

NBCUniversal is an E-Verify company, requiring all employees to have an active Social Security number. Any candidate receiving an internship offer must complete I-9 form with Social Security number within 3 days of hire.

Desired Characteristics:

• Students with class standing of junior or above preferred.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• A background in any of the following areas: Journalism, Production, Communications, Digital Media, Research.
• Strong interest in the media industry.
• Commitment to building an inclusive work environment.
• Ability to multitask and highly organized.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Previous internship experience within a corporate setting.
• Social Media Platforms.
• Final Cut Pro.
• Adobe Creative Suite.
• SEO tools such as Google Trends.
• AP Style writing.
• Fluent in Spanish is a plus (written and verbal).

The hourly rate for student interns is $17.50.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU intern, your internship and the responsibilities associated with it may transition to SpinCo in the future. You will be joining at an exciting and pivotal time for the business as it evolves.