Finance Internships – Summer 2027

NBCUniversal • New York, NY

2h • Onsite

About The Position

NBCUniversal is hiring interns for its Summer 2027 Finance Internship Program. Interns will gain practical experience supporting financial and operational work across NBCUniversal businesses and corporate groups, while participating in career development, networking, and learning opportunities. All listed opportunities are based in New York, NY. The program runs June 7 through August 13, 2027, at 40 hours per week; schedules will be determined based on business needs.

Possible placements include Ad Sales Finance – Digital; HQ Controllership, Stage Plays; UTE Finance Programming; UTE Media Platforms Marketing Finance; Corporate Strategy; International Corporate Finance – Billing Ad Sales; Media Group Controllership; NBCU Local Ad Sales Finance; and Local HQ Finance. Work may involve financial planning, reporting, forecasting, revenue and expense analysis, budgeting, month-end close, accounting, reconciliations, billing, financial modeling, market research, process improvement, and support for business and marketing decisions. Specific assignments depend on placement.

Applicants must be enrolled in a degree-granting program throughout the internship, have sophomore standing or above and at least 30 credits, be authorized to work in the United States without current or future NBCUniversal visa sponsorship, and be available to work 40 hours per week in New York during the program dates. Spring 2027 graduates are not eligible. The internship pays $25 per hour.

Requirements

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution throughout the internship; Spring 2027 graduates are not eligible.
• Must have sophomore class standing or above and at least 30 credits.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States and not require current or future work visa sponsorship from NBCUniversal.
• 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 to complete required employment verification and I-9 documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Junior class standing or above.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Degree studies in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Previous internship or work experience in finance, accounting, or data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of finance and FP&A systems such as SAC, BPC, Essbase, or Oracle.
• Genuine interest in accounting and/or the business of live entertainment.
• Strong attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to ask thoughtful questions.
• Ability to organize multiple assignments, follow documented processes, and meet deadlines in a collaborative environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and comfort working with colleagues across accounting, finance, and/or operations.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset, including interest in data, automation, and responsible application of emerging technology.
• Working knowledge of spreadsheet and presentation tools; intermediate spreadsheet skills preferred.
• Foundational understanding of financial accounting concepts, including the balance sheet, income statement, journal entries, and account reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Support financial planning, reporting, forecasting, and analysis, depending on placement.
• Assist with revenue reporting, forecasting, pacing analysis, partner deliverables, and month-end activities for digital advertising finance.
• Support entertainment accounting, quarterly close, account reconciliations, and journal-entry procedures; contribute to process improvement and scalable accounting solutions.
• Provide operational support for unscripted programming and development budgets, working across Finance, Strategy, Scheduling, and Production Operations.
• Support marketing financial planning and close processes, maintain and report key metrics, prepare and maintain budget files, conduct ad hoc analysis, and assist with monthly portfolio consolidation and variance analysis.
• Assist with strategic and financial evaluations of mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, minority investments, and cross-divisional business development initiatives; develop financial models, valuation analyses, and business plans, and conduct market research and competitive benchmarking.
• Support preparation, analysis, and invoicing of domestic and global media campaigns and licensing fees for Ad Sales Billing.
• Support Media Group monthly close and accounting processes, timely and accurate reporting, process standardization, efficiency improvements, and implementation of best practices.
• Maintain and update recurring revenue trackers; help prepare weekly pacing presentations and recurring finance presentations; support quarterly sales incentive compensation revenue-report consolidation.
• Support Local HQ financial reporting, forecasting, month-end close, variance analysis, and process-improvement initiatives.

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

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed