Franchise, Products & Partnerships: Communications, Marketing, Strategy Internships – Summer 2027

NBCUniversal • Universal City, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

NBCUniversal’s Summer Internship Program offers students real-world experience in media and entertainment, alongside career development, professional networking, and opportunities to build workplace confidence. This paid internship is within Franchise, Products & Partnerships (FPP), which extends NBCUniversal brands, characters, and stories through consumer products and games, theme park merchandise and retail, franchise management, and strategic partnerships.

Placements may include Global Communications, Category Management, Franchise Strategy, Games Marketing, and Retail Business Development & Marketing. Depending on placement, the intern may support communications and events, conduct consumer and marketplace research, analyze trends and performance, develop presentations and campaign materials, coordinate creative assets, and collaborate with licensees and cross-functional teams. The program runs June 7 through August 13, 2027, requires 40 hours per week, and the listed opportunities are based in Universal City, California. The exact schedule will be determined by business need.

Requirements

• Be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution throughout the entire program; Spring 2027 graduates are ineligible.
• Have sophomore or higher class standing, with at least 30 credits.
• Be presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and not require NBCUniversal work visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Be available to work 40 hours per week from June 7 through August 13, 2027.
• Be willing to work in Universal City, California.
• Have an active Social Security number; internship offer recipients must complete Form I-9 with a Social Security number within three days of hire.
• Demonstrate strong organizational, planning, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Be able to manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• For relevant placements, demonstrate research, analytical, critical-thinking, project-management, presentation, and collaboration skills.
• The hourly rate is $19.00.

Nice To Haves

• Junior or higher class standing is preferred.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook; familiarity with Keynote, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
• Experience creating or managing press and influencer lists.
• Experience supporting event planning and execution.
• Familiarity with gaming platforms, digital marketing, and online communities.
• Interest in gaming, entertainment, licensing, or consumer products.
• Experience conducting research and presenting findings.
• Ability to conduct online research, competitive benchmarking, and basic analysis of retail and consumer trends.
• Familiarity with TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest, Meta, and Reddit for trend discovery and consumer insights.
• Interest in digital marketing, retail media, influencer campaigns, consumer insights, AI, and emerging marketing tools.
• For Global Communications, awareness of emerging news, cultural conversations, and industry trends, sound judgment with sensitive information, and a collaborative, proactive approach.
• For Category Management, curiosity, adaptability, and interest in connecting consumer, retail, entertainment, and product trends to business opportunities.
• For Franchise Strategy, proficiency in Keynote and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and interest in entertainment, brand strategy, marketing, and franchise development.
• For Games Marketing, passion for gaming and entertainment and curiosity about consumer behavior, digital trends, and creative storytelling.
• For Retail Business Development & Marketing, interest in pop culture, fandom, and how entertainment brands connect with consumers through retail.

Responsibilities

• Support high-profile events, product launches, brand campaigns, and seasonal communications efforts.
• Develop product fact sheets and pitches, support press outreach, monitor and compile media coverage, coordinate product samples and shipments, assist with event planning and on-site operations, and curate news content.
• Conduct consumer and marketplace research and analyze product, retail, and gaming trends and audience behaviors.
• Explore franchise and business opportunities and develop presentations, research summaries, project materials, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with licensees and cross-functional partners, participate in meetings and brainstorms, track project follow-ups, and present findings.
• Develop competitive case studies and analyze consumer and performance data to identify opportunities.
• Support film and television consumer product campaigns, franchise planning, marketing initiatives, and cross-divisional projects.
• Support gaming campaign reporting and performance analysis and organize creative assets such as trailers, key art, social content, and promotional materials.
• Research retail consumer trends, fandom behaviors, competitive activity, and product assortments; develop retailer presentations and theatrical retail recaps.
• Contribute to promotional activations, campaign coordination, and retail and marketing projects.

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.
• Universal City interns have access to the NBCUCommutes program, which provides fully subsidized transit passes to full-time lower lot employees for unlimited rides on Metro bus and rail.

What This Job Offers

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