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

NBCUniversal • Universal City, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

NBCUniversal’s Summer 2027 Internship Program gives students real-world experience in media and entertainment, along with career development, networking, and learning opportunities. This paid internship is based in Universal City, California, runs from June 7 through August 13, 2027, and requires 40 hours per week. Exact schedules will be determined based on business needs.

Franchise, Products & Partnerships 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, interns may support communications and events; research consumers, markets, and retail trends; analyze data and campaign performance; develop presentations and franchise materials; coordinate marketing campaigns and creative assets; and collaborate with licensees and cross-functional teams.

Applicants must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution throughout the internship and have sophomore standing or above (at least 30 credits). Spring 2027 graduates are not eligible. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future NBCUniversal visa sponsorship and be willing to work in Universal City, California. The hourly rate is $19.00.

Requirements

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution for the entire program; Spring 2027 graduates are ineligible.
• Must have sophomore or higher class standing and at least 30 credits.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States and not require NBCUniversal work visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week from June 7 through August 13, 2027.
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, California.
• Strong organizational, planning, communication, and presentation skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in gaming, entertainment, licensing, consumer products, pop culture, or fandom, depending on placement.
• Relevant research, online research, competitive benchmarking, consumer or retail trend analysis, or presenting findings experience, depending on placement.
• Microsoft Office proficiency, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Junior or higher class standing preferred.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• 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.
• 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.
• Strategic and curious thinking, project management skills, and proficiency in Keynote and Excel for franchise strategy placement.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills and ability to connect consumer, retail, entertainment, and product trends to business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support communications for high-profile events, product launches, brand campaigns, and seasonal initiatives, including developing product fact sheets and pitches, press outreach, media coverage monitoring, product samples and shipments, event planning, on-site operations, and news-content curation.
• Conduct consumer and marketplace research, analyze product and retail trends, explore franchise and business opportunities, and prepare presentations, research summaries, and project materials.
• Collaborate with licensees and cross-functional partners, participate in meetings and brainstorms, track project follow-ups, and present findings and recommendations.
• Develop competitive case studies and analyze consumer and performance data to identify opportunities for consumer products, theme parks, retail, marketing, promotions, experiences, and partnerships.
• Support film and television consumer product campaigns, cross-divisional projects, franchise initiatives, and the upkeep of franchise materials with current marketing information and insights.
• Research gaming markets, audiences, trends, and player behavior; support campaign reporting and performance analysis; and organize creative assets such as trailers, key art, social content, and promotional materials.
• Contribute to gaming franchise planning, influencer and community research, presentations, and brainstorms for game positioning, audience growth, and launch campaigns.
• Research consumer trends, fandom behavior, competitive activity, and product assortments for mass and specialty retail initiatives; develop retailer presentations and theatrical retail recaps; and support promotional activations and campaign coordination.
• Complete assigned internship work while participating in career development, networking, and learning opportunities.

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
• Fully subsidized transit passes through NBCUCommutes for full-time lower lot employees at the Universal City office

What This Job Offers

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