Media Tech: Cybersecurity, Governance & Security Engineering Internships – Summer 2027

NBCUniversal • New York, NY

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The NBCUniversal Summer Internship Program offers students practical, paid experience contributing to projects across media and entertainment. Interns also participate in career development, professional presence, and workplace-confidence programming, with opportunities for networking and learning.

The Media Tech Internship Program is part of NBCUniversal’s Operations & Technology organization. Interns apply technical skills to real-world projects and gain exposure to the teams and technologies that support the business. The internship is an entry point into NBCUniversal’s early-career technology pipeline and a primary pathway for consideration for the Media Tech Associate Program, a two-year rotational program.

Placements may include Cyber Governance & Controls, Software Security Services, and Security Engineering. Cyber Governance & Controls works on cybersecurity governance, data protection, standards and baselines, third-party risk, policy management, metrics and reporting, and emerging technology initiatives such as AI and data governance. Software Security Services supports secure software development by improving developer workflows, CI/CD pipelines, agentic workflows, and cloud security visibility. Security Engineering provides internal security consulting across business areas, including Global Streaming.

The program runs June 7 through August 13, 2027, requires 40 hours per week, and is based in New York, NY. The exact schedule will be determined based on business needs. The hourly rate for student interns is $43.00.

Requirements

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution for the entire program; Spring 2027 graduates are not eligible.
• Must have sophomore standing or above, with at least 30 credits.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States and not require current or future work visa sponsorship from NBCUniversal.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week from June 7 through August 13, 2027.
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY.
• Must have an active Social Security number to complete the required I-9 process within three days of hire.
• Submit a one-page resume, a cover letter, and a transcript confirming active enrollment.

Nice To Haves

• Junior standing or above is preferred.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Interest in cybersecurity, technology governance, risk management, compliance, data protection, or enterprise technology operations.
• Experience with project management, dashboard development, data visualization, or process documentation through coursework, internships, or extracurricular activities.
• Curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn new technologies and business processes in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with git-based code development in one or more languages.
• Basic cloud architecture experience with AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
• Experience writing Terraform.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals such as the CIA triad and OWASP Top 10.
• Experience with software development projects.
• Experience writing concise prompts for Generative AI.
• Understanding of at least one cybersecurity domain, such as penetration testing, forensics, SOC operations, or GRC.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical skills to real-world projects within NBCUniversal’s Operations & Technology organization.
• Contribute to work in cybersecurity governance, data protection, security standards, third-party risk management, policy management, metrics and reporting, or emerging technology initiatives, depending on placement.
• Support secure software development through work involving developer workflows, secure CI/CD pipelines, agentic workflows, and cloud security visibility, depending on placement.
• Participate in security consulting and security reviews across business areas, depending on placement.
• Engage in career development, networking, learning, and professional development 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

What This Job Offers

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