Advertising & Program Standards Internships – Academic Year

NBCUniversal•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As an NBCUniversal Academic Year intern, you will work on real projects, be part of a collaborative culture, and receive support for growth across two full semesters. The Internship Program focuses on impact, allowing you to contribute to meaningful work while building valuable skills. If you are curious, driven, and excited about media, entertainment, and technology, NBCUniversal provides an environment designed for daily learning and growth. The Media Group at NBCU supports a collection of consumer-first brands including Peacock, NBC, Bravo, NBC Sports, and NBCU International, fostering collaboration and innovation. NBCUniversal’s Advertising and Program Standards Department is responsible for reviewing advertisements and program content across NBCUniversal’s TV & Streaming properties to ensure compliance with internal and external standards. This includes reviewing scripted, unscripted, and live entertainment programming for issues such as the depiction of sexual material, nudity, violence, language/dialogue, use of drugs, alcohol, and the avoidance of negative stereotypes. The department also reviews advertisements to ensure compliance with FTC, FCC, FDA guidelines, and internal policies. In this internship, you will be exposed to Standards across NBCUniversal’s TV & Streaming business and will have the opportunity to work with the entire department.

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
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
Student pursuing a degree in a related industry such as Advertising, Communications, Risk Management, Pre-Law, Media, Business, English, History, Marketing, or Entertainment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Strong interest in children’s programming is a plus