Graphic Design & Creative Internships – Academic Year

NBCUniversal•New York, NY

19h•Onsite

About The Position

NBCUniversal is seeking motivated students for its Academic Year Internship Program, spanning two full semesters from September 21, 2026, to April 23, 2027. This paid internship offers the chance to work on real projects, contribute to meaningful work, and develop essential skills within a collaborative and supportive environment. The program is designed for individuals who are curious, driven, and excited about the media, entertainment, and technology industries. Interns will receive a complimentary Peacock subscription, free admission to Universal Parks, and access to mental health resources. The program requires a commitment of 16-24 hours per week and will be based in New York, NY, with efforts made to accommodate course schedules.

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).
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.
Basic understanding of design principles such as typography, layout, and composition (for Production, Creative Group).
Familiarity with vector and raster graphics and common design file formats (for Production, Creative Group).
Interest in learning print production fundamentals, including color modes (RGB vs. CMYK), resolution, and how files are prepared for press (for Production, Creative Group).
Curiosity about color systems and standards used in print production, including Pantone spot colors and color consistency across materials (for Production, Creative Group).
Strong fluency in Excel (for Rockefeller Center Operations, Guest Experience).
Photoshop literacy (for Rockefeller Center Operations, Guest Experience).

Nice To Haves

Students with class standing of junior or above preferred.
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
Academic focus on Merchandising, Product Development or Social Media (for Rockefeller Center Operations, Guest Experience).

Responsibilities

Prep files for print and digital.
Adapt existing assets.
Keep creative assets organized.
Help deliver press-ready materials.
Work alongside designers and production professionals.
Learn about design systems at scale.
Build skills in typography, file prep, preparing logo systems, and brand layouts.
Gain insight into how design translates into tangible products like packaging, signage, large-format graphics, and event materials.
Develop knowledge around print methods, paper stocks, and color systems.
Exposed to all areas of Merchandising and Marketing through projects promoting the Shop, product development, competitive shopping, Print marketing, Social campaigns, and photoshoots.