NBC News Production & Digital Editorial Internships – Academic Year

NBCUniversal•New York, NY

3d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

NBCUniversal is seeking motivated students for its Academic Year Internship Program, offering a chance to work on real projects and contribute to meaningful work across two full semesters. This program is designed for curious, driven individuals excited about media, entertainment, and technology, providing an environment for learning and growth. Interns will gain practical experience, develop essential skills, and benefit from networking and professional development opportunities. The program emphasizes impact and offers a supportive culture.

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 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.
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

Work on real projects and contribute to meaningful work.
Participate in a collaborative culture.
Receive support for growth and development.
Build skills that matter in the media, entertainment, and technology industries.
Contribute to content creation and distribution.
Assist with research on assigned topics.
Log tapes and video footage.
Compile news stories and pitch ideas to producers.
Transcribe interviews.
Record music hit times for music cues.
Build slide decks and prepare for editorial meetings.
Log b roll and transcripts.
Help prepare for edits.
Compile research for editorial preparation and create research packets.
Select and compile footage & stills for on-air elements.
Design and manage graphics.
Print and deliver scripts.
Conduct research, file records requests, analyze data, organize media, and assist on local shoots for the Investigative Unit.
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Monitor news outlets for breaking news and pitch enterprise news stories.
Make calls to relevant sources, listen to radio traffic, log press conferences, and check social media postings for breaking news on the Network Desk.
Assist with the logistics of sending NBC News teams to cover news on location.
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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.
Conduct forecast research and create/update WSI Tru Vu Max graphics for the Climate/Weather Unit.
Research and present information on Climate change and Climate solutions.
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Write multiple social-first shopping stories a week for Shop TODAY.
Assist in larger projects and initiatives for Shop TODAY.
Keep track of social posting and reporting data for Shop TODAY.
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Track editorial workflow for Select News.
Help shape new copy flows for Select News.
Write new e-commerce content and update existing content for Select News.
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Identify and source user-generated content.
Pitch stories and assist in story development for Digital Documentary.
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Write different variations of headlines for stories to optimize click-through rate and engagement.
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Interview experts about medical studies for Digital Health & Medical.
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Interview sources and obtain information for network coverage for Social Newsgathering.
Help drive social media production and publication to multiple social media accounts for NBC News Social, TODAY Social.
Write headlines, edit video and graphics, and distribute content across social media platforms.