NBC News Bureau Internships – Academic Year

NBCUniversal • Universal City, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As an NBCUniversal Academic Year intern, you’ll work on real projects, be part of our collaborative culture, and get the support you need to grow - across two full semesters. Our Internship Program is all about impact, giving you the chance to contribute to meaningful work while building skills that matter. If you’re curious, driven, and excited about media, entertainment, and technology, we provide an environment designed to help you learn and grow every day. The program runs from September 21, 2026 – April 23, 2027, with a time commitment of 16-24 hours per week. Opportunities listed will require an intern to work from Universal City, CA. NBC News is a leading news organization, with broadcasts including TODAY, NBC Nightly News, Meet the Press, and Dateline NBC, as well as digital platforms like NBC News NOW and TODAY All Day.

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).
• 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.
• Must have an active Social Security number.
• 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

• Research, find people to interview for stories, transcribe interviews, and assist producers and researchers as they prepare stories for air (TODAY Show).
• 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 (Los Angeles Bureau).
• Assist with all elements of reporting and news gathering, including research, logging, and fact checking (Dateline).
• Responsible for marketing promotion plans and alerts for top stories, writing different variations of headlines for stories to optimize click-through rate and engagement (Digital Platforms).

Benefits

• Paid time off for mental health, academic exams, and personal holidays.
• Robust networking, learning and professional development opportunities.
• Complimentary Peacock subscription for the duration of the internship.
• Free admission to Universal Parks to use during your internship.
• Access to mental health resources, including counseling sessions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree