NBC 4 DC News Internships – Summer 2027

NBCUniversal • Washington, DC

22h • Onsite

About The Position

NBCUniversal’s Summer Internship Program offers students practical experience supporting news coverage and contributing ideas to media and entertainment projects. Interns also participate in career development, professional presence-building, and workplace confidence activities. The internship runs June 7 through August 13, 2027, requires 40 hours per week, and is based in Washington, DC. The exact schedule will be determined by business needs.

Placement areas may include News, Digital, and Community Affairs & Brand Marketing. News interns may support the daily editorial process, research and gather news, write and edit, shadow producers and assignment editors, produce stories for demo reels and online, and participate in studio anchor sessions. Digital interns may pitch and report stories, write news and features, shoot and edit video for social platforms, identify social engagement opportunities, prepare video for websites and apps, and explore graphics and data visualization. Community Affairs & Brand Marketing interns may help plan community meetings and receptions, maintain partner and influencer lists, research community-focused features, write solution-focused website articles, and help plan and set up live shots.

Requirements

• Be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution throughout the entire internship; Spring 2027 graduates are not eligible.
• Have a current class standing of sophomore or above, with at least 30 credits.
• Be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without requiring NBCUniversal work visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Be available to work 40 hours per week from June 7 through August 13, 2027.
• Be willing to work in Washington, DC.
• Have an active Social Security number; internship offer recipients must complete an I-9 with a Social Security number within three days of hire.
• Submit a one-page resume, cover letter, and transcript confirming active enrollment.

Nice To Haves

• Junior or higher class standing.
• 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, or Research.
• Spanish and English bilingual proficiency, written and verbal.
• Ability to multitask and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous internship experience in a corporate setting.
• Experience with social media platforms, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, or SEO tools such as Google Trends.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the daily editorial process, including planning, researching, newsgathering, logging, writing, and editing.
• Learn news-gathering editorial and technical practices.
• Shadow producers, assignment editors, digital editors, TV producers, and assignment desk editors.
• Produce individual news stories for demo reels and online.
• Participate in a studio anchor session.
• Research viewer calls and tips and assist on the assignment desk.
• Pitch, report, and write news and feature stories.
• Pitch, shoot, and edit packaged video pieces for social media with digital staff and on-air reporters.
• Identify opportunities for social media interaction, including live conversations between reporters and story sources.
• Cut video from linear shows for websites, apps, and social media.
• Identify opportunities for graphics and data visualization.
• Help plan community meetings and receptions for 50–100 people.
• Refresh station partner and influencer lists.
• Research feature opportunities for community segments and shows.
• Write solution-focused articles for station websites.
• Help plan and set up live shots in the community.

Benefits

• Paid internship.
• Paid company holidays for full-time interns.
• Networking, learning, and development opportunities.
• Complimentary Peacock subscription during the internship.
• Free admission to Universal Parks during the internship.
• Access to mental health resources, including counseling sessions.
• Needs-based financial assistance for transportation and housing may be available to eligible in-person interns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed