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

NBCUniversal•New York, NY

2h•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies, creating world-class content distributed across film, television, and streaming, and brought to life through global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. The company owns and operates leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock. They produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate theme parks worldwide through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. The company is committed to improving communities, giving back, and fostering an inclusive culture to attract and develop a talented workforce. As an NBCUniversal Academic Year intern, individuals 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 valuable skills. It provides an environment designed for learning and growth for curious, driven individuals excited about media, entertainment, and technology.

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 New York, NY.
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.
Must complete I-9 form with Social Security number within 3 days of hire.
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).

Nice To Haves

Students with class standing of junior or above preferred.
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
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.

Responsibilities

Support NBC’s Entertainment Group by assisting with shows currently in production, including reviewing episode cuts and providing notes, pulling clips for producers, summarizing hot sheets, creating entertainment and pop culture trade reports, and maintaining departmental grids and lists.
Support Production Coordinators with ad hoc projects.
Support Universal Television Entertainment by partnering with marketing, tech, and production teams to improve workflows, tools, and communication.
Gain hands-on experience managing various platforms, supporting cross-functional initiatives, documenting processes, and helping ensure smooth execution across marketing production.