NBC Local Production, Editorial, and Marketing News Internships – Summer 2027

NBCUniversal • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

NBCUniversal’s Summer 2027 internship program offers practical experience in media and entertainment, with opportunities to contribute to news coverage, content creation, and projects for established brands. Interns also participate in career development, professional presence, and workplace confidence-building activities. The internships are paid and run June 7 through August 13, 2027, for 40 hours per week. The exact schedule depends on business needs. The listed opportunities require working in New York, NY.

Placement areas include Skycastle/LXTV, Digital Editorial, Local HQ Marketing, and Operations & Technology Production Services’ Editing Operations. Skycastle and LXTV produce lifestyle, entertainment, advertising, and promotional content in English and Spanish. Digital Editorial supports NBC Local websites and television stations with reporting, articles, national and international news, and broadcast voice-overs. Local HQ Marketing works on campaigns and projects involving NBC and Telemundo marketers, streaming channels, and local stations. Editing Operations supports post-production and editorial workflows for News Group O&T using tools including Avid Media Composer.

Applicants must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program throughout the internship, have sophomore-or-higher standing with at least 30 credits, be authorized to work in the United States without NBCUniversal sponsorship, and be available for the full 40-hour-per-week program. Spring 2027 graduates are not eligible. Candidates must be willing to work in New York, NY. Junior-or-higher standing and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 are preferred. Relevant academic backgrounds include journalism, communications, advertising, production, and marketing. English-Spanish fluency is preferred for NBCU Local internships.

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-or-higher class standing and at least 30 credits.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States 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 New York, NY.
• NBCUniversal requires employees to have an active Social Security number; candidates receiving offers must complete an I-9 with a Social Security number within three days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Junior-or-higher class standing preferred.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Background in journalism, communications, advertising, production, marketing, or a related field.
• Strong interest in the media industry.
• Interest and experience in video editing using Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro X.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish preferred for NBCU Local internships.

Responsibilities

• Assist Skycastle/LXTV producers with planning, guest booking, and pre-production.
• Assist production crew members on set.
• Edit segments for various platforms.
• Assist with music cue sheets, talent and location releases, and closed captioning.
• Engage with and assist on social media platforms.
• Report and write stories for NBC Local websites.
• Post articles from NBC News and The Associated Press.
• Conduct data research.
• Prepare and distribute briefs and campaign documents for major initiatives and premieres.
• Facilitate product launches and organize streaming-channel special events.
• Support voter registration efforts and marketing initiatives.
• Contribute to broader company social responsibility endeavors.
• Support post-production and editorial workflows and related projects and initiatives.

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