NBCUniversal is hiring: Local Stations Digital Media & Communication Interns

Company Description

See yourself at NBCU! Be a part of our intern community, a diverse group of curious and passionate trailblazers who we believe are the future of our industry.

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 all of our internships being paid, we will also offer the following for our Summer 2025 interns:   

• Paid company holidays for full-time interns.  
• Robust networking, learning and development opportunities.
• Complimentary Peacock subscription during your internship.
• Free admission to Universal Parks to use during your internship.
• Access to mental health resources including counseling sessions.
• Financial assistance to offset expenses for transportation and housing may be available on a needs-based basis for eligible in-person interns. More details about eligibility for this assistance will be provided at the time of offer.

Summer 2025 Recruitment Timeline:  

November 4 – December 6: Applications Open (may close early due to applicant volume) 

Mid November – Late December: First round video interviews  

Mid – Late January: Second round interviews 

Late January – February: Selected candidates receive offers

Job Description

Summer 2025 Internship Program:

• Applications Close: December 6th at 11:59pm ET. Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!
• Program Dates: June 2 – August 8, 2025
• Time Commitment: 40 hours per week. Exact schedule to be determined based on business need. 
• 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:

NBCU Local Audience Development Intern 

The Audience Development Intern will work closely with a team of Audience Managers and Editors to ensure content reaches wide audiences and retains our most loyal users. The team is looking for a team-player and a self-starter who is interested in understanding how content travels across the web, and what role that plays in the media business. Fluency in Spanish and interest in Sports is a plus. You must be a clear communicator with an understanding of newsgathering, fact-checking, and appropriately attributing quotes. An aptitude for data and analytics is a plus.

HQ - NBCU Local Marketing

The NBCU Local HQ Marketing team specializes in various areas including Brand Management, Streaming Platforms, Media, Regional Sports Networks’ Marketing and Creative Services, Graphic Design, and Syndication. The NBCU Local marketing intern will have the opportunity to engage in diverse projects involving NBC and Telemundo marketers from local stations and streaming channels across the country.

NBCU Local Research

The Intern will support our sales team by analyzing audience data and building sales insights across NBCU Local, Telemundo, Sports, etc. They’ll work with ratings, conduct competitive analyses, and help craft presentations to engage top advertisers in a dynamic, fast-paced media landscape!

NBCU Local National

Are you a visual storyteller? Do you enjoy working on interactive projects that involve data, photos, videos, graphics and other media elements? We are looking for a Visuals intern who can creatively tell stories using all these elements across all our digital platforms -- so if you answered “yes” to those questions, then we are looking for you.

NBCU Local Digital

This candidate will be working with the digital Product & Technology team and have in-depth exposure to the development and release of digital products across multiple platforms: Desktop, Mobile Web, OTT and Mobile Apps. Working with the Agile Program Team, the candidate will have a high-level introduction to Agile Project Management for Local News.

WNBC/WNJU Creative Services  

The Creative Services department is a duopoly department, servicing WNBC and WNJU. The group ensures the promotion of programming, talent and special initiatives that the businesses undertake including Clear the Shelters, Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting and many more. In addition, the department supports divisional and network promotional efforts. This intern will shadow the Graphic Design manager through the creation of motion graphics for video deliverables, projects and initiatives, as well as work with the Manager as promotions and projects go from concept to design and assist in the execution of graphic projects.

WNBC/WNJU Sales & Marketing      

Our ideal candidate is someone who has some tv, social and/or digital marketing business or research knowledge and/or experience. Projects for this internship will include creating PowerPoint presentations, updating and gathering content for Sales & Marketing portfolio, assisting Account Executives and the marketing team with research, rating reports and assist with event activations.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program (June 2025 through August 2025). May 2025 graduates are not eligible for our Summer 2025 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 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, Communications, Advertising, Production, English, Digital Media, Marketing.
• 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 Cloud.
• AP Style writing.
• HTML and CSS skills a plus.
• 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, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.