Advertising & Partnerships: Data Science Internship – Summer 2027

NBCUniversal • New York, NY

13h • Onsite

About The Position

NBCUniversal’s Summer Internship Program offers hands-on experience in media and entertainment, alongside opportunities for career development, professional presence, and workplace confidence. This role is within NBCUniversal Advertising & Partnerships, which combines the company’s brands, premium content, technology, and audiences to create advertising experiences for brands and partners. Placement may be with Ad Sales Data Science, where the team develops advanced analytics, machine learning capabilities, and privacy-safe data solutions for NBCUniversal’s advertising business. Interns may use Python and SQL to analyze large datasets, evaluate synthetic data, support media optimization projects, and collaborate with cross-functional partners.

The internship runs June 7 through August 13, 2027, requires 40 hours per week, and is based in New York, NY. The exact schedule will be determined by business need. The hourly rate is $30.00. Interns must remain actively enrolled in a degree-granting program throughout the internship; Spring 2027 graduates are ineligible.

Requirements

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution throughout the internship; Spring 2027 graduates are ineligible.
• Must have sophomore-or-higher class standing (at least 30 credits).
• Must be presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and not require NBCUniversal work visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week from June 7 through August 13, 2027.
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY.
• Must have an active Social Security number and complete the I-9 form with a Social Security number within 3 days of hire.
• Submit a one-page resume with work experience, accomplishments, and graduation month and year; a cover letter; and a transcript confirming active enrollment.

Nice To Haves

• Junior-or-higher class standing preferred.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Pursuing a degree in a quantitative or technical field such as Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with Python and SQL for data analysis and manipulation.
• Understanding of statistics, data analysis, and machine learning concepts.
• Comfort working with large datasets and translating technical findings into clear insights.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and interest in advertising, media, or marketing technology.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Use Python and SQL to analyze large datasets.
• Evaluate synthetic data.
• Support media optimization projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners.
• Apply data science and machine learning to advertising and media challenges.

Benefits

• Paid internship.
• Paid company holidays for full-time interns.
• Networking, learning, and development opportunities.
• Complimentary Peacock subscription during the internship.
• Free admission to Universal Parks during the internship.
• Access to mental health resources, including counseling sessions.
• Needs-based financial assistance for transportation and housing may be available to eligible in-person interns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed