NBC News Bureau Internships – Summer 2027

NBCUniversal • Universal City, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The NBCUniversal Summer Internship Program offers interns the opportunity to contribute to media and entertainment projects while receiving career-development support, professional networking, and real-world experience. NBC News Bureau internship placements may include the TODAY Show, the Los Angeles Bureau, Dateline, and Digital Platforms. Work includes assisting with reporting, research, news gathering, fact checking, content promotion, and newsroom logistics. The program runs June 7 through August 13, 2027, requires 40 hours per week, and is based in Universal City, California. The hourly rate for student interns is $19.00.

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, with 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 Universal City, California.
• Must have an active Social Security number and complete an I-9 form with the Social Security number within three days of hire.
• Submit a one-page resume that includes work experience, accomplishments, and graduation month and year; a cover letter describing interest in NBCUniversal and preferred areas; and a transcript confirming active enrollment.

Nice To Haves

• Junior standing or above is preferred.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Strong interest in the media industry.
• Previous internship experience and on-campus involvement.
• Strong interest in and demonstrated knowledge of current affairs.
• Desired majors include Journalism or Broadcast Journalism, Digital/New Media Studies, Communications, Political Science, Production, Social Media, English, or Business.

Responsibilities

• For the TODAY Show, research stories, find people to interview, transcribe interviews, and assist producers and researchers as they prepare stories for air.
• For the Los Angeles Bureau, make calls on breaking news stories, monitor social media, fact check, research experts and possible characters for stories, and assist with logistics when dispatching news coverage teams.
• For Dateline, assist with reporting and news gathering, including research, logging, and fact checking.
• For Digital Platforms, help develop marketing promotion plans and alerts for top stories and write headline variations to optimize click-through rate and engagement.

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.
• At the Universal City office, full-time lower lot employees can access fully subsidized transit passes through the NBCUCommutes program, offering unlimited rides on Metro bus and rail.

What This Job Offers

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