Job Description

Summer 2026 Feature Technical Direction Internship:

• Applications close: March 16, 2026 at 11:59pm PT

• Program Dates: June 8 - August 14, 2026

• Time Commitment: Full-Time (40 hours per week required)

• Format: In Person

Responsibilities: “What would you say you do here?”

• Observe and assist Technical Directors with writing tools for the production pipeline

• Craft and develop new software tools and applications to assist artists in large-scale feature animation productions

• Test, debug, and extend existing tools and systems

• Provide technical support to production artists

• Support additional administrative and data-wrangling tasks as needed

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: “What do I need to have in order to do this job?”

• Programming experience

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to work independently

• Pursuing an Associate, Bachelor, or Graduate degree at a College/University (or equivalent), or a recent graduate (within six months)

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Must be willing to work in Glendale, California

• Ability to provide own relocation, housing and transportation

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

Desired Qualifications: “What can I offer?”

• Major in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Visualization, or Digital Media (or equivalent)

• Experience in programming languages such as Python, C++, or JavaScript

• Knowledge of computer graphics

• Experience with project-tracking software such as Jira or equivalent

• Understanding of digital content creation applications such as Maya, Houdini, and/or Nuke

• Interest in Feature Animation

• Solid grasp of revision control systems such as Git

• Familiarity with User Experience (UX) concepts and/or User Interface (UI) design and development

Hourly Rate: $17.87

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.