Job Description

Looking  to ace your upcoming academic year? As an NBCUniversal Academic Year intern, you’ll work on real projects, be part of our collaborative culture, and get the support you need to grow - across  two full semesters. Our Internship Program is all about impact, giving  you the chance to contribute to meaningful work while building skills  that matter. If you’re curious, driven, and excited about media, entertainment, and technology, we provide an environment designed to  help you learn and grow every day.

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

• Paid time off for mental health, academic exams, and personal holidays.

• Robust networking, learning and professional development opportunities.

• Complimentary Peacock subscription for the duration of the internship.

• Free admission to Universal Parks to use during your internship.

• Access to mental health resources, including counseling sessions.

Program Information

Program Dates: September 21, 2026 – April 23, 2027

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 in New York, NY.

Application Timeline

• April 20: Applications open

• May 8: Applications close at 11:59pm ET (we recommend you submit your application as soon  as possible – applications may close earlier 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

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 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. Areas of placement may include, but are not limited to: Production, Operations & Casting

• Entertainment Current Production: This  intern will support NBC’s Entertainment Group by assisting with shows  currently in production. Responsibilities include reviewing episode cuts  and providing notes, pulling clips for producers, summarizing hot  sheets, creating entertainment and pop culture trade reports,  and maintaining departmental grids and lists. Interns will also support Production Coordinators with ad hoc projects. This role is ideal for a  highly organized multitasker with a strong interest in unscripted  television production and a genuine passion for storytelling and  entertainment.

• Entertainment Production Operations: This  intern supports Universal Television Entertainment by partnering with  marketing, tech, and production teams to improve workflows, tools, and  communication. Interns gain hands-on experience managing various  platforms, supporting cross-functional initiatives, documenting  processes, and helping ensure smooth execution across marketing  production.

Qualifications

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited  institution during the entire duration of the program (September  2026 through April 2027). December 2026 graduates are not eligible  for this 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 21, 2026 – April 23, 2027.

• 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.

• Strong  interest in the entertainment industry, particularly television and  streaming content (scripted, unscripted, or genre programming).

• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize information and contribute ideas.

• Organized and detail‑oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with guidance.

• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a team‑based environment.

• Proactive, motivated, and eager to learn; able to take direction and adapt to new assignments.

• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Suite (Word/Docs, Excel/Sheets, PowerPoint/Slides).

• Familiarity with creative, editing, or media tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar) is a plus, but not required.

• Interest in inclusive storytelling, content creation, or talent development within media and entertainment.

The hourly rate for student interns is $19.00.