Universal Television Entertainment Production, Development, & Programming Internships – Academic Year

NBCUniversal•Universal City, CA

1h•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

As an NBCUniversal Academic Year intern, you will work on real projects, be part of a collaborative culture, and receive support for growth across two full semesters. The Internship Program focuses on impact, offering the chance to contribute to meaningful work while building essential skills. This environment is designed for learning and growth for individuals who are curious, driven, and excited about media, entertainment, and technology. All internships are paid and include additional benefits. The program runs from September 21, 2026, to April 23, 2027, requiring 16-24 hours per week, with the exact schedule determined by business needs. Opportunities are located in Universal City, CA. The recruitment timeline involves applications opening April 20, closing May 8, with first-round video interviews from early May to mid-June, second-round interviews from mid-June to mid-July, and offers extended throughout July. To apply, candidates must submit a one-page resume, a cover letter highlighting their passion for NBCUniversal and areas of interest, and an unofficial transcript confirming active enrollment in a degree-granting program.

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)
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 Universal City, CA
Any candidate receiving an internship offer must complete I-9 form with Social Security number within 3 days of hire
Submit a one-page resume that outlines your work experience, accomplishments, and your graduation month and year
Submit a cover letter that highlights your passion for NBCUniversal and your top areas of interest
Upload a transcript (unofficial transcripts are fine) that confirms your status as an actively enrolled student in a degree-granting program

Nice To Haves

Students with class standing of junior or above preferred
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
Strong interest in the entertainment industry, particularly television and streaming content (scripted, unscripted, or genre programming)
Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize information and contribute ideas
Organized and detail‑oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with guidance
Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a team‑based environment
Proactive, motivated, and eager to learn; able to take direction and adapt to new assignments
Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Suite (Word/Docs, Excel/Sheets, PowerPoint/Slides)
Familiarity with creative, editing, or media tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar) is a plus, but not required
Interest in inclusive storytelling, content creation, or talent development within media and entertainment
Fluent in media and technology
Voracious appetite for books and a general understanding of publishing landscape
Interest in television development
Interest in entertainment marketing, production, and project management
Interest in television, inclusion, and programming strategy

Responsibilities

Support our West Coast portfolio
Collaborate cross functionally with NBCU leadership and business teams to ensure strategic and operational alignment
Help guide partners through onboarding
Provide desk coverage across the departments as needed, including scheduling, rolling calls, and emailing with both internal personnel and external assistants
Read scripts and provide written coverage, that includes a summary and comments on if the material would be well suited to adapt for TV
Help the UTV coordinators with keeping grids and reports up to date
Participate in a self-guided project to hone industry knowledge and skills relevant to the intern’s career aspirations in entertainment
Maintain department databases of incoming and outgoing IP submissions
Format and create copy for internal memos
Read prospective material to succinctly pitch or pass in internal meetings
Cover desks, phones, and administrative tasks for coordinators
Spearhead special research projects and create presentation decks
Organize incoming submissions
Maintain talent list
Update writer samples as well as tracking international festival films
Write coverage and feedback on scripts and manuscripts
Participate in weekly meetings with the team to track new books, IP, materials that are coming to market
Organize and update staffing, OWA, and ODA grids as needed
Practice giving script and cut notes
Write coverage on manuscripts we're interested in pursuing
Cover desks when coordinators are out of office
Develop and schedule original scripted programming for NBC and Peacock
Support Comedy Development, Drama Development, and Current Programming from pitch through premiere
Assist with weekly newsletters, script coverage, creative call and pitch notes, and administrative support for department coordinators
Help manage office needs and contribute to additional projects that support daily operations
Conduct research, development grids, case checks, watching cuts, and providing creative input on pitches and talent
Track talent across current series, read scripts, watch cuts, and curate daily casting news
Attend and participate in meetings to stay up to date with projects
Help to manage NBCU’s internal screening system
Review and audit post production materials in wrap bibles
Support Production Managers/Coordinators with document review, updating production spreadsheets, and distributing production information
Work with other departments to find most up to date information and documents for shows in production
Manage assets and trackers
Assist with press materials
Report music usage
Pitch promotional content
Review project materials and provide feedback to department
Conduct research, social media and internal communications, and administrative support across talent development programs