Universal Television Entertainment Production, Development & Programming Internships – Summer 2027

NBCUniversal • Universal City, CA

3h • Onsite

About The Position

NBCUniversal’s Summer Internship Program provides real-world experience in media and entertainment, alongside career development, networking, and learning opportunities. Universal Television Entertainment programs and markets content across Bravo, NBC, and Peacock, and produces television through Universal Studio Group. Summer 2027 opportunities are based in Universal City, California, and run from June 7 through August 13, 2027, at 40 hours per week; exact schedules depend on business needs. The internship is paid at $19 per hour. Interns may receive paid company holidays if full-time, a complimentary Peacock subscription, free admission to Universal Parks, access to mental health resources including counseling sessions, and robust networking and learning and development opportunities. Needs-based financial assistance for transportation and housing may be available to eligible in-person interns. Full-time interns at the Universal City office may also access fully subsidized transit passes through the NBCUCommutes program.

Placement areas may include campaign project management, casting, creative acquisitions, production and operations, scripted programming, television and streaming inclusion, UGT creative development and current programming, unscripted content, programming content acquisitions, and UTV programming and creative. Duties vary by placement and can include research, script and project-material review, written coverage and feedback, tracking submissions and talent, maintaining databases and grids, preparing reports and presentations, providing administrative and desk support, coordinating with internal and external partners, and contributing to development and promotional projects.

Applicants must remain enrolled in a degree-granting program throughout the internship, have sophomore standing or above with at least 30 credits, be authorized to work in the United States without current or future NBCUniversal visa sponsorship, and be available for the full 40-hour-per-week program in Universal City. Spring 2027 graduates are not eligible. Junior standing or above and a GPA of 3.0 or higher are preferred.

Requirements

• Be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution throughout the entire internship; Spring 2027 graduates are not eligible.
• Have sophomore class standing or above and at least 30 credits.
• Be authorized to work for any employer in the United States and not require 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 Universal City, California.
• Have an active Social Security number to complete the required I-9 process within three days of hire.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize information and contribute ideas.
• Be organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple tasks and priorities with guidance.
• Be comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment; be proactive, motivated, adaptable, and willing to take direction.
• Have basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Junior class standing or above.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Strong interest in the entertainment industry, particularly television and streaming content, including scripted, unscripted, or genre programming.
• Familiarity with creative, editing, or media tools such as Adobe Creative Suite or Canva.
• Interest in inclusive storytelling, content creation, or talent development within media and entertainment.
• For creative acquisitions placement, a voracious appetite for books and general understanding of the publishing landscape.
• Fluency in media and technology for programming content acquisitions placement.

Responsibilities

• Support on-air and off-air campaigns by managing assets and trackers, assisting with press materials, reporting music usage, and pitching promotional content, depending on placement.
• Track talent and casting news; read scripts, watch cuts, and conduct talent research and competitive reporting.
• Maintain databases of incoming and outgoing intellectual-property submissions; prepare internal memos and presentation decks; read and pitch prospective material; provide desk, phone, and administrative support; and conduct research.
• Participate in project meetings; help manage the internal screening system; review postproduction materials and wrap bibles; review documents, update production spreadsheets, distribute production information, and coordinate with departments to locate current materials.
• Support scripted development and current programming with newsletters, script coverage, creative call and pitch notes, administrative support, office needs, and related projects.
• Review project materials and provide feedback; support research, social media, internal communications, and talent-development programs.
• Organize submissions; maintain talent lists, writer samples, and tracking grids; track international festival films; review scripts, books, intellectual property, and other materials; provide feedback; and participate in submission meetings.
• Support alternative, formats, crime, and documentary development through research, development grids, case checks, viewing cuts, and creative input on pitches and talent.
• Support post-deal partner relationships and collaborate with NBCUniversal leadership and business teams on strategic and operational alignment.
• Provide desk coverage, scheduling, call handling, and email support; read scripts and prepare written coverage; update grids and reports; and complete a self-guided project related to entertainment-industry knowledge and career goals.

Benefits

• Paid internship at $19 per hour.
• Paid company holidays for full-time interns.
• Robust 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.
• Fully subsidized transit passes through NBCUCommutes for full-time lower-lot employees at the Universal City office.

What This Job Offers

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