NBC News Bureau Internships – Summer 2027

NBCUniversal • Universal City, CA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

NBC News Bureau Internships are part of NBCUniversal’s paid Summer 2027 Internship Program. Interns will contribute to news coverage and reporting through placements that may include the TODAY Show, the Los Angeles Bureau, and Dateline. Depending on placement, work may involve researching stories, finding interview subjects, transcribing interviews, assisting producers and researchers, monitoring social media, fact checking, researching experts and potential story subjects, coordinating coverage logistics, and supporting reporting and news gathering.

The program runs from June 7 to August 13, 2027, and requires 40 hours per week. Opportunities require work from Universal City, California; the exact schedule will be determined based on business needs. The program also includes career development, networking, learning opportunities, and workplace-confidence development. The listed student intern hourly rate is $19.00.

Requirements

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution throughout the entire program; Spring 2027 graduates are not eligible.
• Must have current class standing of sophomore or above (at least 30 credits).
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States and not require current or future work visa sponsorship from NBCUniversal.
• 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 be able to complete the I-9 form with that number within three days of hire.
• Must have strong interest in the media industry and strong interest in and demonstrated knowledge of current affairs.

Nice To Haves

• Junior standing or above is preferred.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Previous internship experience and on-campus involvement.
• Study in a desired major: Journalism or Broadcast Journalism, Digital/New Media Studies, Communications, Political Science, Production, Social Media, English, or Business.

Responsibilities

• Research stories and find people to interview for TODAY Show stories.
• Transcribe interviews and assist producers and researchers as they prepare stories for broadcast.
• Make calls on breaking news stories and monitor social media for the Los Angeles Bureau.
• Fact check and research experts and possible characters for news stories.
• Assist with logistics while dispatching news coverage teams on assignments.
• Assist Dateline with reporting and news gathering, including research, logging, and fact checking.

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 NBCUCommutes, which provides fully subsidized transit passes for unlimited rides on Metro bus and rail.

What This Job Offers

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