Legal Internships – Academic Year

NBCUniversal•Universal City, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information. Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world. Looking to ace your upcoming academic year? As an NBCUniversal Academic Year intern, you’ll work on real projects, be part of our collaborative culture, and get the support you need to grow - across two full semesters. Our Internship Program is all about impact, giving you the chance to contribute to meaningful work while building skills that matter. If you’re curious, driven, and excited about media, entertainment, and technology, we provide an environment designed to help you learn and grow every day.

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 Universal City, 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
NBCUniversal is an E-Verify company, requiring all employees to have an active Social Security number
Any candidate receiving an internship offer must complete I-9 form with Social Security number within 3 days of hire
For Corporate Legal – Music Business & Legal Affairs: Must be a current J.D. candidate in good standing
For Film Rights & Clearances: Must be a current J.D. candidate in good standing
For USG Business Affairs: Must be studying in a related field (e.g., Business Administration, Pre-Law, English.)
For USG Legal Affairs: Must be a current J.D. candidate in good standing

Nice To Haves

Students with class standing of junior or above preferred
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
For Corporate Legal – Music Business & Legal Affairs: Ability to understand music-related concepts and contractual language is a plus
For Corporate Legal – Music Business & Legal Affairs: Strong interest in music and/or transactional work
For USG Legal Affairs: Current class standing of 2L or above preferred
For USG Legal Affairs: Coursework or experience in intellectual property, right of publicity, defamation, privacy, labor/employment, entertainment, and/or transactional law and AI preferred
For USG Legal Affairs: Familiarity with Microsoft Power Automate, JSON programming, or other workflow automation tools, including how they may be deployed in connection with developing legal contract forms

Responsibilities

researching music rights
analysing and summarizing music deal terms
drafting music talent agreements
reviewing production content for music information
assisting with tracking rights, analysis, and grid maintenance
work with the Legal, Bonus Legal, and Music Legal teams to research/analyze and provide guidance on rights, contractual requirements, studio policy, guild issues, and product licensing to a variety of teams within Global Distribution and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
assist with responsibilities including reviewing deal memos, agreements, and other correspondence
summarizing relevant deal points and updating Salesforce with fee information
reviewing documents that have come into the department
assist show lawyers with vetting television show scripts for legal risks
making clearance determinations for production-related materials
other issue-spotting and analysis
conduct legal research on issues that may arise during the production of both unscripted and scripted television shows
assist the team by leveraging existing legal technology tools, like Microsoft Power Automate, to support the group’s efforts to streamline process, generate forms, and create efficiencies