NBC Local Boston News Internships – Summer 2027

NBCUniversal • Needham, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

NBCUniversal’s Summer Internship Program provides students with paid, hands-on experience in media and entertainment, alongside career-development, networking, and learning opportunities. The NBC Local Boston News internship may involve editorial planning, research, newsgathering, writing, editing, and learning the technical aspects of news production. Interns may shadow producers and assignment editors, create news stories for demo reels and online platforms, participate in studio anchor sessions, assist with viewer calls and tips, and contribute to special projects. Other potential placement areas include Sports News, Digital, Creative Services/Social Media, Original Content & Community, and Sales/Marketing, with duties varying by placement.

The program runs June 7 through August 13, 2027, and requires 40 hours per week. The exact schedule depends on business needs. The listed opportunities require working in Needham, Massachusetts. The hourly rate is $19.00.

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 (at least 30 credits).
• Must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer and not require NBCUniversal work-visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week from June 7 through August 13, 2027.
• Must be willing to work in Needham, Massachusetts.
• Must have an active Social Security number and complete an I-9 with that number within three days of hire if offered an internship.
• Must submit a one-page resume, cover letter, and transcript confirming active enrollment.

Nice To Haves

• Junior standing or above is 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 Spanish and English skills, written and verbal.
• Commitment to building an inclusive work environment.
• Ability to multitask and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous internship experience in a corporate setting.
• Experience with social media platforms, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, or SEO tools such as Google Trends.

Responsibilities

• Plan, research, gather, write, and edit news content.
• Learn editorial and technical aspects of news production and shadow producers and assignment editors.
• Create individual news stories for demo reels and online platforms.
• Participate in studio anchor sessions and assist with viewer calls and tips.
• Contribute to special projects.
• Depending on placement, create content for social, digital, linear, audio, and other platforms, including shooting and editing video, designing graphics, researching, archiving feeds, and writing copy.
• Depending on placement, pitch, report, and write news and feature stories; produce and edit video for social media; adapt broadcast content into short-form digital pieces; and assist with social media management.
• Depending on placement, support station marketing and social media initiatives, edit social videos, create YouTube thumbnails, capture event photos and videos, and develop audience-engagement ideas.
• Depending on placement, write on-air scripts, produce segments, assist with field shoots, manage on-site guests, operate a teleprompter, plan live shots, research community features, write web articles, and support community campaigns.
• Depending on placement, assist with partnership initiatives, sponsorship fulfillment, proof-of-performance work, tracking documents, and materials for recaps and special requests.

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