Music Internships – Summer 2027

NBCUniversal • New York, NY

2h • $19 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

NBCUniversal's Summer Internship Program offers students practical experience in media and entertainment, along with career-development activities, networking, and opportunities to build professional skills. The Music Business & Legal Affairs placement supports NBCUniversal teams across Sports, Late Night, Specials, Telemundo, News/Owned Stations, and Scripted. The team handles music licensing and administration and helps clients manage music use in television, from research through payments. Interns support the team's day-to-day operations and receive training and a balanced work experience.

The Summer 2027 program runs June 7 through August 13, 2027, with a commitment of 40 hours per week. The exact schedule is determined by business needs. The listed opportunities require working in New York, NY. The internship is paid; the stated hourly rate for student interns is $19.00, while the compensation field lists an hourly range of $19 to $25.

Requirements

• Be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution throughout the internship; Spring 2027 graduates are ineligible.
• Have sophomore standing or above, with at least 30 credits.
• Be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without requiring current or future work visa sponsorship from NBCUniversal.
• Be available to work 40 hours per week from June 7 through August 13, 2027.
• Be willing to work in New York, NY.
• Candidates must have an active Social Security number and complete an I-9 form with that number within three days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Junior standing or above is preferred.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Strong interest in music and/or transactional work.
• Strong interest in the media industry.
• Self-starter, professional, and able to adapt.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of music-related concepts such as PROs, cue sheets, and clearance terminology.

Responsibilities

• Support the Music Business & Legal Affairs team’s day-to-day operations.
• Research copyright information.
• Create and update music cue sheets, databases, and tracking grids.

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

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed