NBC News Production & Digital Editorial Internships – Academic Year

NBCUniversal•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As an NBCUniversal Academic Year intern, you’ll work on real projects, be part of our collaborative culture, and get the support you need to grow - across two full semesters. Our Internship Program is all about impact, giving you the chance to contribute to meaningful work while building skills that matter. If you’re curious, driven, and excited about media, entertainment, and technology, we provide an environment designed to help you learn and grow every day. NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies, creating world-class content across film, television, and streaming, and operating 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. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. The company is committed to improving communities and championing an inclusive culture, attracting and developing a talented workforce to create and deliver diverse content. More Americans watch NBC News than any news organization in the world, with leading broadcasts like TODAY, NBC Nightly News, Meet the Press, and Dateline NBC, and a rapidly-growing Digital Group including streaming services NBC News NOW and TODAY All Day, and an award-winning original podcast and audio unit.

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
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
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
Interest in visual investigations and analysis (for Digital Documentary)

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, filing records requests, analyzing data, organizing media, and assisting on local shoots for the Investigative Unit
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 for the Business Technology & Innovation Unit
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 (correspondents, producers, crews, engineers, etc) to cover the news on location
Assist with the soup-to-nuts production of the ‘Here’s the Scoop’ podcast, from researching stories and gathering audio, to booking guests and writing scripts/headlines, to editing and posting the show to platforms
Cover a range of stories from breaking news to investigations and feature topics
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
Keep track of social posting and reporting data
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 content
Assist in pre- and post-production including research, asset gathering, and cataloguing material from NBC archives for Digital Documentary
Identify and source user generated content
Pitch stories and assist in story development
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
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 the website for Digital Health & Medical
Interview experts about medical studies
Pitch story ideas
Identify trends in lifestyle and wellness, including nutrition and women’s and men’s health
Assist editors across TODAY.com’s news/trending and lifestyle teams
Write for sections including Pop Culture, Health, Food, Parents, Style and TMRW
Use digital platforms to find user-generated content for Social Newsgathering
Verify social media-sourced content
Interview sources and obtain information for the network's coverage
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