NBC News Bureau Internships – Academic Year

NBCUniversal•Universal City, CA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies, creating world-class content distributed across film, television, and streaming, and brought to life through global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. The company owns and operates leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock. They produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through studios like Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, Focus Features, and Universal Studio Group, and operate theme parks worldwide. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. The company's impact is rooted in improving communities, with a tradition of giving back and ensuring employees can serve their communities, championing an inclusive culture and attracting a diverse workforce. As an NBCUniversal Academic Year intern, individuals will work on real projects, be part of a collaborative culture, and receive support for growth across two full semesters. The Internship Program focuses on impact, allowing interns to contribute to meaningful work while building valuable skills. It provides an environment for learning and growth for those curious, driven, and excited about media, entertainment, and technology. NBC News is a leading news organization, with award-winning television broadcasts including TODAY, NBC Nightly News, Meet the Press, and Dateline NBC. The NBC News Digital Group, including NBC News NOW and TODAY All Day, and its podcast unit, provide continuous content to consumers.

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.
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, 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).