NBC Bay Area - Community Engagement Internship – Fall 2026

NBCUniversal•San Jose, CA

2h•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

NBCUniversal is seeking passionate and curious individuals to join its internship program as Community Engagement Interns for Fall 2026. This paid internship offers students the opportunity to contribute to significant projects within the media and entertainment industry. Interns will gain valuable hands-on experience in community engagement, strategic partnerships, communications, and event planning. The program provides robust networking, learning, and development opportunities, along with a complimentary Peacock subscription, free admission to Universal Parks, and access to mental health resources. The internship will take place at the NBC Bay Area station in San Jose, CA, requiring 20 hours per week from September 21 to December 18, 2026.

Requirements

Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program. Recent graduates are not eligible.
Current class standing of Junior or above.
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.
Must be available to work 20 hours per week during duration of internship.
Must be willing to work in San Jose, CA.
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 have an active Social Security number.
Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field preferred.
Passion for community engagement, storytelling, and serving diverse communities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Self-motivated, collaborative, and eager to learn.

Nice To Haves

Experience with social media, digital content creation, photography, or videography is a plus.
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing community engagement campaigns, station initiatives, and special events throughout the Bay Area, including occasional weekend activations.
Collaborate with News, Marketing, Sales, Creative Services, and other station departments to develop community partnerships, execute strategic initiatives, and create meaningful impact throughout the Bay Area.
Build and maintain relationships with nonprofit organizations, community leaders, sponsors, and community partners in support of station initiatives.
Coordinate the production of Community Calendar listings, Public Service Announcements (PSAs), and other promotional materials by working with community partners and internal teams.
Assist in drafting press materials, media advisories, press releases, and other communications to promote community initiatives, partnerships, and station events.
Research community organizations, events, partnership opportunities, and story ideas that align with station priorities.
Identify compelling community stories, nonprofit partners, and potential guests for news and community affairs programming.
Write PSA scripts, community event articles, newsletters, post-event recaps, social media content, and other digital communications.
Capture photography and video, including b-roll, at community events for promotional, editorial, and social media use.
Represent NBC Bay Area and Telemundo 48 as a professional and engaging station ambassador at community events.
Assist with project management by maintaining event timelines, organizing marketing materials, tracking campaign results, managing department invoices, and supporting day-to-day operations.
Gather and distribute on-air news clips and other promotional assets to community partners.
Utilize Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and other digital tools to support departmental initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Community Engagement team.