NBC Local Boston News Internships – Summer 2027

NBCUniversal • Needham, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The NBCUniversal Summer Internship Program offers students hands-on experience in media and entertainment, along with career development, professional networking, and opportunities to build workplace confidence. NBC Local Boston News internship placements may include NBC Boston News, Sports News, Digital, Creative Services/Social Media, Original Content & Community, and Sales/Marketing. Work may include researching, reporting, writing, editing, producing, and adapting news and feature content for broadcast, digital, social, audio, and other platforms; creating video, graphics, and social content; supporting community initiatives and marketing campaigns; and assisting with newsroom, studio, event, or partnership activities. Interns work in person in Needham, Massachusetts, for 40 hours per week from June 7 through August 13, 2027. The hourly rate is $19.00. Interns must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program for the entire program and meet the stated work-authorization requirements.

Requirements

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution throughout the internship; spring 2027 graduates are not eligible.
• Must have sophomore standing or above, defined as 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.
• Candidates on student or exchange visas are ineligible unless they can change or adjust to another status that authorizes work without NBCUniversal sponsorship.
• Must have an active Social Security number to complete the required I-9 within three days of hire.

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 ability in Spanish and English, written and verbal, is a plus.
• 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, and SEO tools such as Google Trends.

Responsibilities

• For NBC Boston News placements, support planning, research, newsgathering, writing, and editing; 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.
• For Sports News placements, collaborate with content producers across social, digital, linear, and audio platforms; shoot and edit video; design graphics and motion graphics; execute social media content; conduct research; archive feeds; and write copy.
• For Digital placements, pitch, report, and write news and feature stories; produce and edit video for social media with digital staff and on-air reporters; adapt linear broadcasts into short-form content; identify interactive engagement and data-visualization opportunities; cut video for websites, apps, and social channels; shadow newsroom professionals; and assist with social media management.
• For Creative Services/Social Media placements, support station marketing strategies across digital platforms; select stories and edit social videos for NBC10 accounts; collaborate with Programming on The Hub Happenings and community initiatives; create daily YouTube thumbnails; capture photos and videos at on-site events; and brainstorm ways to engage followers and elevate marketing messages.
• For Original Content & Community placements, learn to write on-air scripts and produce segments; assist with field shoots; manage on-site guests; operate the teleprompter; edit video and social content; plan live shots; research community features; write web articles; and assist with community campaign logistics, data, and activations.
• For Sales/Marketing placements, assist with partnership initiatives, sponsorship fulfillment, and proof-of-performance executions; gather sponsorship clips and screengrabs; maintain tracking documents; and coordinate with Creative Services, Operations, and other internal teams to provide materials for recaps and special requests.
• Work 40 hours per week in Needham, Massachusetts, from June 7 through August 13, 2027.

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