NBC News Bureau Internships – Academic Year

NBCUniversal•Chicago, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

NBCUniversal is seeking motivated students for its Academic Year Internship Program, offering a chance to work on real projects within a collaborative culture and receive support for professional growth over two full semesters. This paid internship emphasizes impact, allowing interns to contribute to meaningful work while developing essential skills. The program is designed for curious, driven individuals excited about media, entertainment, and technology, providing an environment for daily learning and growth. Interns will receive paid time off for mental health, academic exams, and personal holidays, along with robust networking, learning, and professional development opportunities. Additional benefits include a complimentary Peacock subscription, free admission to Universal Parks, and access to mental health resources like counseling sessions. The internship requires a commitment of 16-24 hours per week from September 21, 2026, to April 23, 2027, with schedules accommodating course loads. Opportunities are based in Chicago, IL. The application timeline includes open applications from April 20th to May 8th, with video interviews in early May to mid-June, second-round interviews from mid-June to mid-July, and offers extended throughout July. Applicants must submit a one-page resume, a cover letter highlighting passion and interests, and an unofficial transcript confirming active student status in a degree-granting program. NBC News, the world's most-watched news organization, offers interns the opportunity to support coverage of the Midwest region for flagship broadcast shows like TODAY and NBC Nightly News, as well as cable and online platforms MSNBC and NBC News Now. Interns will work on diverse stories, from breaking news to features on topics like crime, economy, and weather, collaborating with the assignment desk, producers, and correspondents to understand the full news production cycle.

Requirements

Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program (September 2026 through April 2027).
December 2026 graduates are not eligible for this Academic Year Internship Program.
Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits).
Must be presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and must not require work visa sponsorship from NBCUniversal now or in the future to retain authorization to work in the United States.
Must be available to work 16-24 hours per week from September 21, 2026 – April 23, 2027.
Must be willing to work in Chicago, IL.
For further clarification, candidates currently on any student or exchange visa (e.g. F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, J-1, M-1) are not eligible to apply unless they will be able to change or adjust to another status that grants work authorization without NBCUniversal sponsorship.
NBCUniversal is an E-Verify company, requiring all employees to have an active Social Security number.
Any candidate receiving an internship offer must complete I-9 form with Social Security number within 3 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Students with class standing of junior or above preferred.
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
Strong interest in the media industry.
Commitment to building an inclusive work environment.
Previous internship experience and on-campus involvement.
Strong interest in and demonstrated knowledge of current affairs.
Desired majors: Journalism or Broadcast Journalism, Digital/New Media Studies, Communications, Production.

Responsibilities

Providing editorial support to the NBC news assignment desk- making phone calls, booking interviews, logging press conferences.
Assisting producers with location support, including booking travel and scouting live shot positions.
Pitching, researching, and developing stories for various platforms.