NBC 4 DC News, Digital, & Community Affairs Internships – Academic Year
About The Position
As an NBCUniversal Academic Year intern, you will work on real projects, be part of a collaborative culture, and receive support to grow across two full semesters. The Internship Program focuses on impact, allowing you to contribute to meaningful work while building valuable skills. It provides an environment designed for learning and growth for individuals curious, driven, and excited about media, entertainment, and technology. NBCUniversal Local is the local media division of NBCUniversal, serving English and Spanish-speaking and bilingual audiences in 31 U.S. markets and Puerto Rico. It delivers local sports, news, weather, consumer and investigative reporting, and lifestyle entertainment across various platforms. Comprised of the NBC Owned Television Stations, the NBC Sports Regional Networks, and the Telemundo Station Group, NBCUniversal Local's stations and networks cater to diverse audiences and communities via linear, streaming, OTT, digital web, mobile, audio, and cable platforms, ensuring local audiences are informed anytime and anywhere. Areas of placement for this internship include News, Digital, and Community Affairs.
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
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- Paid time off for mental health, academic exams, and personal holidays
- Robust networking, learning and professional development opportunities
- Complimentary Peacock subscription for the duration of the internship
- Free admission to Universal Parks to use during your internship
- Access to mental health resources, including counseling sessions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
