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 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 Dates: September 21, 2026 – May 23, 2027

Time Commitment: 24-32 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.

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 interviewsMid-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:

• General Production

• Film Unit

• Music

• Casting

• Photo

• Talent

• Weekend Update

• Script

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• 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 24-32 hours per week from September 21, 2026 – May 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.

• Passion for television entertainment space.

• Commitment to building an inclusive work environment.

• Ability to multitask and highly organized.

• Excellent verbal and written communication.

• Professional and composed in high visibility environments.

• Previous internship experience within a corporate setting.

The hourly rate for student interns is $19.00.