NBC News Bureau Internships – Summer 2027

NBCUniversal • Universal City, CA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

NBCUniversal’s Summer Internship Program gives interns the opportunity to contribute to media and entertainment projects while developing professional skills and workplace confidence. NBC News Bureau internship placements may include the TODAY Show, Los Angeles Bureau, Dateline, and Digital Platforms. Interns support reporting, news gathering, story preparation, and digital promotion. The internship runs June 7 through August 13, 2027, and requires 40 hours per week; the exact schedule will be determined based on business needs. The opportunity is in person at Universal City, California. The hourly rate is $19.00.

Requirements

• Be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution throughout the entire internship; Spring 2027 graduates are not eligible.
• Have current class standing of sophomore or above, with at least 30 credits.
• Be authorized to work for any employer in the United States 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 person 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 able to change or adjust to a status granting work authorization without NBCUniversal sponsorship.
• Any candidate receiving an offer must provide an active Social Security number and complete an I-9 form within three days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Junior or above class standing 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, and Business.

Responsibilities

• For TODAY Show placements, research stories, find interview subjects, transcribe interviews, and assist producers and researchers in preparing stories for broadcast.
• For Los Angeles Bureau placements, make calls on breaking news, monitor social media, fact-check, research experts and potential story subjects, and assist with logistics for dispatching news teams.
• For Dateline placements, assist with reporting and news gathering, including research, logging, and fact-checking.
• For Digital Platforms placements, support 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 have access to the NBCUCommutes program, with fully subsidized transit passes for unlimited rides on Metro bus and rail.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed