Telemundo 44 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, and Peacock. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. The company emphasizes improving communities, giving back, and fostering an inclusive culture. The Academic Year Internship Program offers paid internships where students work on real projects, contribute to meaningful work, and build skills in a collaborative environment. The program is designed for curious, driven students excited about media, entertainment, and technology, providing opportunities for learning and growth over two full semesters. NBCUniversal Local, the company's local media division, delivers news, sports, weather, and entertainment to diverse audiences in 31 U.S. markets and Puerto Rico through various platforms, including the NBC Owned Television Stations, NBC Sports Regional Networks, and the Telemundo Station Group. Interns will have placement opportunities in areas such as News, Digital, and Community Affairs within Telemundo 44 DC.

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
• 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
• Bilingual in Spanish and English strongly preferred (written and verbal)
• 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, and SEO tools such as Google Trends

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
• Paid internship

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees