NBC News Production & Digital Editorial Internships – Academic Year

NBCUniversal•New York, NY

2h•Onsite

About The Position

NBCUniversal is a leading global media and entertainment company, creating and distributing world-class content across film, television, streaming, theme parks, consumer products, and experiences. The company owns and operates prominent brands such as NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, Bravo, and Peacock. As a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation, NBCUniversal is dedicated to community improvement, fostering an inclusive culture, and developing a diverse workforce. The Academic Year internship program offers paid opportunities for students to engage in real projects, contribute to meaningful work, and develop valuable skills within a collaborative environment over two full semesters. Interns will gain experience in media, entertainment, and technology, supported by robust networking, learning, and professional development opportunities.

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.
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.
Submit a one-page resume that outlines your work experience, accomplishments, and your graduation month and year.
Submit a cover letter that highlights your passion for NBCUniversal and your top areas of interest.
Upload a transcript (unofficial transcripts are fine) that confirms your status as an actively enrolled student in a degree-granting program.

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

Work directly with producers on stories/segments.
Work with Production Managers in the control room and green room.
Log tapes.
Conduct research on assigned topics.
Assist producers with research and gathering content for upcoming segments.
Compile different news stories to pitch to producers for segments.
Log and transcribe interviews for producers.
Record music hit times for music cues.
Log video.
Research for stories.
Answer newsroom phones.
Pitch story ideas.
Daily distribution of rundown/scripts.
Plan for morning editorial/pitch meeting.
Build slide decks.
Log b roll, transcripts and help prepare for edit.
Compile research for editorial preparation.
Compile research packets.
Select and compile footage & stills for on-air elements.
Design and manage graphics.
Print and deliver scripts.
Researching for the Investigative Unit.
Filing records requests.
Analyzing data.
Organizing media.
Assisting on local shoots.
Assist the Booking Unit team with guest research and upcoming events.
Manage lists/pitch packets for the Booking Unit.
Support the Booking Unit team with in-studio guests/shoots.
Assist digital, television, and investigative teams with research, newsgathering, and story production.
Monitor news outlets for breaking news.
Pitch enterprise news stories.
Assist during breaking news by making calls to relevant sources.
Listen to radio traffic by EMS or local police.
Log press conferences.
Check social media postings from witnesses and others.
Assist with the logistics of sending NBC News teams to cover the news on location.
Assist with the soup-to-nuts production of the ‘Here’s the Scoop’ podcast.
Research stories and gather audio for podcasts.
Book guests for podcasts.
Write scripts/headlines for podcasts.
Edit and post podcasts to platforms.
Cover a range of stories from breaking news to investigations and feature topics for podcasts.
Research and fact check stories for NBC News Now.
Assist in editing video and graphics for NBC News Now.
Pitch stories for daily and future segments for NBC News Now.
Mine and edit video and sound for NBC News Now.
Help manage the Shop TODAY social editorial calendars.
Write multiple social-first shopping stories a week.
Assist in larger projects and initiatives for Shop TODAY.
Keep track of social posting and reporting data for Shop TODAY.
Build articles in our CMS for Select News.
Track editorial workflow for Select News.
Help shape new copy flows for Select News.
Write new e-commerce content for the site.
Update existing e-commerce content.
Assist in pre- and post-production for Digital Documentary.
Research for Digital Documentary.
Gather and catalogue assets from NBC archives for Digital Documentary.
Identify and source user generated content for Digital Documentary.
Assist in visual investigations and analysis for Digital Documentary.
Pitch stories and assist in story development for Digital Documentary.
Responsible for marketing promotion plans and alerts for top stories for Digital Platforms.
Write different variations of headlines for stories to optimize click-through rate and engagement for Digital Platforms.
Pitch, write, and report stories about the world of technology and the internet for Digital Tech.
Report and write timely, in-depth original features on a wide range of health topics for Digital Health & Medical.
Interview experts about medical studies for Digital Health & Medical.
Pitch story ideas for Digital Health & Medical.
Identify trends in lifestyle and wellness, including nutrition and women’s and men’s health for Digital Health & Medical.
Assist editors across TODAY.com’s news/trending and lifestyle teams.
Write for sections including Pop Culture, Health, Food, Parents, Style and TMRW for TODAY.com.
Use digital platforms to find user-generated content for Social Newsgathering.
Verify social media-sourced content for Social Newsgathering.
Interview sources and obtain information for the network's coverage for Social Newsgathering.
Help drive social media production and publication to multiple social media accounts for NBC News Social, TODAY Social.
Write headlines for social media.
Edit video and graphics for social media.
Distribute content across social media platforms.