Advertising & Partnerships Marketing and Communications Internships – Academic Year
About The Position
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. They create and distribute world-class content across film, television, and streaming, and bring it to life through global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. The company owns and operates leading entertainment and news brands including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, Bravo, and Peacock, and produces filmed entertainment through Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, Focus Features, and Universal Studio Group. NBCUniversal also operates industry-leading theme parks worldwide. The company emphasizes improving communities, giving back, and fostering an inclusive culture to attract and develop a talented workforce. The Academic Year Internship Program offers paid internships where participants work on real projects, contribute to meaningful work, and gain support for growth. It provides a collaborative environment for individuals curious about media, entertainment, and technology to learn and grow daily. The Advertising & Partnerships division is a multifaceted organization that connects NBCUniversal's content portfolio to advertisers, brand partners, and consumers. This division includes Ad Sales, Advertising Product & Solutions, Strategy, Enterprise, Marketing & Communications, and Platform Monetization, all working to maximize media effectiveness for clients. Interns may be placed in areas such as Brand Partnerships, Development, Creative, Trade Marketing, or Communications.
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 16-24 hours per week from September 21, 2026 – April 23, 2027
- Must be willing to work in New York, NY
- 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
- Must complete I-9 form with Social Security number within 3 days of hire
Nice To Haves
- Students with class standing of junior or above preferred
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
- (Communications) Experience or coursework in communications/public relations preferred
- (Trade Marketing) Experience with PowerPoint, Excel, Canva and Adobe products (Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Creative thinker with a passion for storytelling and data-based insights
- (Creative) A finger on the pop-culture pulse and trends across the entertainment industry
- Organizational, project management, and production skills
- Ability to brainstorm revenue-generating ideas to live in NBCU properties
- Passion about pop-culture, News, Daytime, Talk and Syndication, and Entertainment
Responsibilities
- Work on real projects
- Be part of a collaborative culture
- Contribute to meaningful work
- Build skills that matter
- Learn and grow every day
Benefits
- 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
- All internships are paid
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
