NBC News Bureau Internships – Academic Year

NBCUniversal•Universal City, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

NBCUniversal is a leading global media and entertainment company, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation, known for creating world-class content across film, television, streaming, theme parks, consumer products, and experiences. The company owns and operates prominent entertainment and news brands such as NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, Bravo, and Peacock. NBCUniversal emphasizes its commitment to improving communities, giving back, and fostering an inclusive culture, striving to attract and develop a diverse workforce. The Academic Year internship program offers paid opportunities for students to engage in real projects, contribute to meaningful work, and build valuable skills over two full semesters. It provides a collaborative environment designed for learning and growth, particularly for those curious, driven, and excited about media, entertainment, and technology. In addition to being paid, interns receive various benefits including paid time off, professional development, complimentary subscriptions, park admission, and mental health resources.

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 Universal City, CA.
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.
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, Political Science, Production, Social Media, English, Business.

Responsibilities

TODAY Show: Research, find people to interview for stories, transcribe interviews, and assist producers and researchers as they prepare stories for air.
Los Angeles Bureau: Make calls on breaking news stories, monitor social media, fact check, research experts and possible characters for news stories, assist in logistics while dispatching news coverage teams on assignments.
Dateline: Assist with all elements of reporting and news gathering, including research, logging, and fact checking.
Digital Platforms: Responsible for marketing promotion plans and alerts for top stories, writing different variations of headlines for stories to optimize click-through rate and engagement.