NBC News Communications, Marketing, and Research Internships – Academic Year

NBCUniversal•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As an NBCUniversal Academic Year intern, you 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, offering the chance to contribute to meaningful work while building essential skills. This environment is designed for learning and growth for curious, driven individuals excited about media, entertainment, and technology. The program runs from September 21, 2026, to April 23, 2027, requiring 16-24 hours per week, with opportunities located in New York, NY. Interns will be placed in areas such as NBC News Audience Development & Engagement (Newsletters & Paid Media, SEO), NBC News Consumer Insights, NBC News Marketing & Post-Production, and NBC News Social & TODAY Social.

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 New York, NY.
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 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.
Ability to multitask and highly organized.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Interest in both quantitative and qualitative research.
Previous internship experience or college/university leadership.
Newsroom environment experience preferred.
For Production/Editorial: Experience on a school newspaper or campus news station is a plus.
For Creative/Digital: Experience with social media platforms and various creative tools (i.e. Adobe Photoshop or Premiere, Avid) preferred.
Desired Majors: Brand Management, Broadcast Media, Business, Communications, Digital Media, Digital Video, English, Finance, Human Resource Management, Journalism, Market Research, Marketing, Mass Media, News Writing and Reporting, Production, Social Media.

Responsibilities

Participate in SEO (search engine optimization), paid content distribution and performance marketing, newsletter operations and tech, and reengagement and recirculation tactics.
Partner directly with writers, editors, producers, and executives.
Identify and understand audience connection points using quantitative research (surveys) and qualitative methods (focus groups, online communities, content analysis).
Aid in the production and post-production of advertising, promotion, and marketing materials for NBC News.
Support day-to-day operations of the creative team.
Engage in a portfolio project to learn and grow in creative and strategic skillsets.
Help drive social media production and publication to multiple social media accounts.
Write headlines, edit video and graphics, and distribute content across social media platforms.