NBC 4 DC News, Digital, & Community Affairs Internships – Academic Year

NBCUniversal•Washington, DC

3h•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies, creating world-class content across film, television, streaming, theme parks, consumer products, and experiences. They own and operate 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 emphasizes improving communities and fostering an inclusive culture. The Academic Year internship program offers interns the opportunity to work on real projects, contribute to meaningful work, and build skills in a collaborative culture. It is designed for curious, driven students excited about media, entertainment, and technology, providing an environment for learning and growth. NBCUniversal Local is the company's local media division, delivering news, sports, weather, and entertainment to diverse audiences in 31 U.S. markets and Puerto Rico across various platforms.

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 Washington, DC
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
Pursuing a degree in Journalism or Broadcast Journalism, Digital/New Media Studies, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Production, English, Social Media, Research
Commitment to building an inclusive work environment
Ability to multitask and highly organized
Excellent verbal and written communication
Previous internship experience within a corporate setting
Social Media Platforms, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, SEO tools such as Google Trends
Spanish language writing and speaking proficiency a plus

Responsibilities

Participate in daily editorial process: planning, researching, newsgathering, logging, writing and editing
Learn editorial and technical aspects of news gathering
Shadow producers and assignment editors
Produce individual news stories for demo reels and online
Participate in studio anchor session
Research view calls and tips and assist on the assignment desk
Pitch, report and write news and features
Pitch, shoot and edit packaged video pieces for social media platforms in conjunction with the Digital staff and on-air reporters
Identify opportunities for interaction on social media platforms with live conversations between reporters and story sources
Cut video from linear shows for use on websites, apps and social media
Identify opportunities for graphics and data visualization
Shadow digital editors, TV producers, assignment desk editors and others
Assist with planning community meetings and receptions for 50-100 people
Refresh stations’ partner and influencer lists
Research feature opportunities for community segments and shows
Write engaging solution-focused articles for station websites
Assist with planning and set up of dynamic live shots in the community