Telemundo 44 DC News Internships – Summer 2027

NBCUniversal • Washington, DC

16h • Onsite

About The Position

NBCUniversal is hiring Summer 2027 interns for Telemundo 44 DC, with placement opportunities in News, Digital, and Community Affairs & Brand Marketing. Interns will gain practical experience supporting local news and community-focused media work, while taking part in a program designed to build career skills, professional presence, and workplace confidence. The internship is paid and requires 40 hours per week from June 7 through August 13, 2027. Interns must work from Washington, DC; exact schedules will be determined based on business needs.

News placements may involve the daily editorial process, including planning, research, newsgathering, logging, writing, and editing. Interns may shadow newsroom staff, produce stories for demo reels and online publication, and participate in studio anchor sessions. Digital placements may include pitching and reporting stories, producing video for social platforms, identifying social engagement opportunities, editing video for digital channels, and exploring graphics and data visualization. Community Affairs & Brand Marketing placements may involve community events, partner and influencer research, website articles, and live shots.

The program offers career-development and networking opportunities, a complimentary Peacock subscription, free admission to Universal Parks during the internship, and access to mental health resources. Paid company holidays apply to full-time interns. Needs-based financial assistance for transportation and housing may be available to eligible in-person interns.

Requirements

• Be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution throughout the internship; Spring 2027 graduates are not eligible.
• Have sophomore or higher class standing, with at least 30 credits.
• Be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without requiring current or future NBCUniversal work visa sponsorship.
• Be available to work 40 hours per week from June 7 through August 13, 2027.
• Be willing to work in Washington, DC.
• Candidates on student or exchange visas are ineligible unless they can change or adjust to a status granting work authorization without NBCUniversal sponsorship.
• Any candidate receiving an offer must have an active Social Security number and complete an I-9 within three days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Junior or higher class standing 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, or Research.
• Bilingual Spanish and English proficiency, written and verbal, preferred.
• Ability to multitask and strong organization.
• 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.
• Spanish-language writing and speaking proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the daily news editorial process, including planning, researching, newsgathering, logging, writing, and editing.
• Shadow producers, assignment editors, digital editors, TV producers, and other newsroom staff.
• Produce individual news stories for demo reels and online publication and participate in studio anchor sessions.
• Research viewer calls and tips and assist at the assignment desk.
• Pitch, report, and write news and feature stories.
• Pitch, shoot, and edit packaged video pieces for social media in collaboration with digital staff and on-air reporters.
• Identify opportunities for live social media conversations between reporters and story sources.
• Cut video from linear shows for websites, apps, and social media.
• Identify opportunities for graphics and data visualization.
• Assist with planning 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.
• Assist with planning and setting up live shots in the community.

Benefits

• Paid internship; hourly rate is $19.00.
• 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

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed