Government Affairs Internships – Academic Year
About The Position
NBCUniversal is a leading global media and entertainment company, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation, dedicated to creating and distributing world-class content across film, television, streaming, theme parks, and consumer products. The company operates major entertainment and news brands including NBC, NBC News, Telemundo, Bravo, Peacock, Universal Pictures, and DreamWorks Animation. NBCUniversal is committed to improving communities, giving back, and fostering an inclusive culture. The Academic Year Internship Program offers students the opportunity to work on real projects, contribute to meaningful work, and build skills in a collaborative environment over two full semesters. Interns receive support for growth and professional development. The Government Affairs internship specifically involves supporting the bi-coastal State & Local Government Affairs Team. This team develops and executes advocacy plans to advance NBCUniversal’s business priorities and protect operations at the state and local level, advocating directly with state and local elected officials and managing relationships with trade associations and other third-party associations to build support for their overall policy agenda, with a focus on expanding economic development opportunities and preserving production-friendly policies.
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
- Must have an active Social Security number (NBCUniversal is an E-Verify company)
- Any candidate receiving an internship offer must 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
- Previous internship or work experience within government, politics, and/or campaign management
- Professional presence, including over the phone, in writing, and in person, with the ability to interact with senior executives, diplomats, and government officials
- An educational background in any of the following areas: Political Science, Government, English, History, Communications, or other related majors
- Strong interest in the media industry
- Ability to multitask and highly organized
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Responsibilities
- Support the bi-coastal team with end-of session reports and strategy-planning for upcoming legislative sessions
- Assist with in-person events at 30 Rock with Diplomats and other Elected Officials
Benefits
- Paid time off for mental health, academic exams, and personal holidays
- Robust networking, learning and professional development opportunities
- Complimentary Peacock subscription for the duration of the internship
- Free admission to Universal Parks to use during your internship
- Access to mental health resources, including counseling sessions
- Paid internship
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
