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

NBCUniversal • Universal City, CA

1d • $19 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

NBCUniversal’s Summer Internship Program offers students the opportunity to gain real-world experience in media and entertainment while contributing ideas, creativity, and perspective. Interns take part in a career-development program focused on building professional presence and workplace confidence, alongside a community of fellow interns.

This opportunity is within NBCUniversal Local, which serves English- and Spanish-speaking and bilingual audiences across 31 U.S. markets and Puerto Rico. Potential placement areas include Skycastle/LXTV, creative divisions producing lifestyle and entertainment content and marketing and promotional campaigns for general and Hispanic audiences. Interns gain hands-on experience in television production and post-production.

The program runs June 7 through August 13, 2027, requires 40 hours per week, and is based in Universal City, California. The exact schedule will be determined by business needs. The hourly rate for student interns is listed as $19.00; the compensation section also lists an hourly range of USD 19–20.

Requirements

• Be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution for the entire internship; Spring 2027 graduates are not eligible.
• Have sophomore or higher class standing, with at least 30 credits.
• Be presently authorized to work for any U.S. employer and not require NBCUniversal work visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Be available to work 40 hours per week from June 7 through August 13, 2027.
• Be willing to work in Universal City, California.
• Candidates on student or exchange visas, including F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, J-1, or M-1, are ineligible unless they can change or adjust to another status granting work authorization without NBCUniversal sponsorship.
• Any candidate receiving an offer 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 or higher class standing is 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 or experience in video editing using Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro X.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Assist producers with planning, guest booking, and pre-production.
• Assist 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 across social media platforms.

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 may be available to eligible in-person interns to offset transportation and housing expenses.
• At the Universal City office, full-time lower lot employees can access fully subsidized transit passes for unlimited rides on Metro bus and rail through the NBCUCommutes program.

What This Job Offers

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