Local Boston Production & Digital News Internships – Academic Year

NBCUniversal•Needham, MA

3h•$19 - $19•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. 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. NBCUniversal Local is NBCUniversal’s local media division that delivers English and Spanish-speakers and bilingual audiences in 31 U.S. markets and Puerto Rico, the very best in local sports, news, weather, consumer and investigative reporting, and lifestyle entertainment across any platform and screen. NBCUniversal Local is comprised of three individual media groups including the NBC Owned Television Stations, the NBC Sports Regional Networks and the Telemundo Station Group. NBCUniversal Local’s stations and networks serve diverse audiences and communities across linear, streaming, OTT, digital web, mobile and audio, and cable platforms and work together to keep local audiences informed anytime and anywhere.

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 Needham, MA
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
Submit a one-page resume that outlines your work experience, accomplishments, and your graduation month and year
Submit a cover letter that highlights your passion for NBCUniversal and your top areas of interest
Upload a transcript (unofficial transcripts are fine) that confirms your status as an actively enrolled student in a degree-granting program

Nice To Haves

Students with class standing of junior or above preferred
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
Pursuing a degree in Journalism or Broadcast Journalism, Digital/New Media Studies, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Production, English, Social Media, or Research
Bilingual in Spanish and English strongly preferred (written and verbal)
Commitment to building an inclusive work environment
Ability to multitask and highly organized
Excellent verbal and written communication
Previous internship experience within a corporate setting
Experience with Social Media Platforms, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, and SEO tools such as Google Trends

Responsibilities

Support station marketing strategies and initiatives across various digital platforms, including social media and YouTube
Story selection and editing of social videos for NBC10 accounts
Collaborate with the Programming Department on content for The Hub Today and community initiatives
Create daily YouTube thumbnails
Attend on-site events to capture photos and videos for social media
Brainstorm creative ideas to engage followers and elevate marketing messages across all platforms
Create and adapt content for digital platforms, including pitching, reporting, and writing news and feature stories
Produce and edit video pieces for social media in collaboration with digital staff and on-air reporters
Transform linear broadcasts into short-form content
Identify opportunities for interactive engagement and data visualization
Cut video for use across websites, apps, and social channels
Shadow various newsroom professionals
Assist with social media management
Gain hands-on experience in the editorial process, including planning, researching, newsgathering, writing, and editing
Learn both editorial and technical aspects of news production
Shadow producers and assignment editors
Create individual news stories for demo reels and online platforms
Participate in studio anchor sessions
Assist with viewer calls and tips
Contribute to special projects
Support The Hub Today, a daily lifestyle program, by learning to write on-air scripts, produce segments, and assist with field shoots
Manage on-site guests
Run the teleprompter
Edit video and social media content
Plan live shots
Research community features
Write web articles
Help with the logistics, data, and activations of community campaigns
Collaborate with content producers across social, digital, linear, and audio platforms
Gain hands-on experience in content creation, including shooting and editing video
Design graphics
Execute social media content
Create motion graphics
Conduct research
Archive feeds
Write copy