NBC News Communications, Marketing, and Research Internships – Summer 2027

NBCUniversal • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

NBCUniversal’s Summer 2027 Internship Program offers students practical experience in media and entertainment, alongside career development, networking, and opportunities to build professional confidence. NBC News internship placements may include Audience Development & Engagement (newsletters, paid media, and SEO), Consumer Insights, and NBC News Social & TODAY Social. The program runs from June 7 through August 13, 2027, and requires 40 hours per week. The listed opportunities are based in New York, NY. The hourly rate is $19.00.

Audience Development & Engagement interns may contribute to audience acquisition and growth initiatives, including SEO, paid content distribution and performance marketing, newsletter operations and technology, and reengagement and recirculation. Consumer Insights interns may support research into audience connections with NBC News brands using quantitative and qualitative methods. Social interns may help produce and publish content across social media accounts, including writing headlines, editing video and graphics, and distributing content.

Interns receive paid internships and may receive paid company holidays if they are full-time interns. Program offerings also include networking and learning opportunities, a complimentary Peacock subscription, free admission to Universal Parks during the internship, and access to mental health resources including counseling sessions. Needs-based financial assistance for transportation and housing may be available to eligible in-person interns.

Requirements

• Be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution throughout the internship; Spring 2027 graduates are ineligible.
• Have sophomore class standing or above, with at least 30 credits.
• Be presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and not require NBCUniversal work visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Be available to work 40 hours per week from June 7 through August 13, 2027.
• Be willing to work in New York, NY.
• Candidates must be able to provide an active Social Security number and complete an I-9 within three days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Junior class standing or above is preferred.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Strong interest in the media industry.
• Ability to multitask and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interest in quantitative and qualitative research.
• Previous internship experience or college/university leadership experience; newsroom experience is preferred.
• For Production/Editorial placements, experience with a school newspaper or campus news station is a plus.
• For Creative/Digital placements, experience with social media platforms and creative tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, or Avid is preferred.
• Relevant majors include 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, and Social Media.

Responsibilities

• Support audience acquisition and growth initiatives using real-time data and analytics.
• Contribute to SEO, paid content distribution and performance marketing, newsletter operations and technology, and audience reengagement and recirculation efforts.
• Partner with writers, editors, producers, and executives on Audience Development team work.
• Support quantitative and qualitative consumer research into audience connections with NBC News brands.
• Help produce and publish content across social media accounts.
• Write headlines, edit video and graphics, and distribute content across social media platforms.

Benefits

• Paid internship
• Paid company holidays for full-time interns
• Networking, learning, and development opportunities
• Complimentary Peacock subscription during the internship
• Free admission to Universal Parks during the internship
• Access to mental health resources, including counseling sessions
• Needs-based financial assistance for transportation and housing may be available to eligible in-person interns

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed