Job Description

See yourself at NBCU! Be a part of our intern community, a group of curious and passionate trailblazers who we believe are the future of our industry.

The NBCUniversal Internship Program allows students to unlock their potential by contributing to big projects in meaningful ways that matter. To thrive as an NBCU intern, you are ready to bring your passion for media, entertainment, and technology along with your desire to learn each day.

In addition to all of our internships being paid, we will also offer the following for our Summer 2026 interns:

• Paid company holidays for full-time interns.
• Robust networking, learning and development opportunities.
• Complimentary Peacock subscription during your internship.
• Free admission to Universal Parks to use during your internship.
• Access to mental health resources including counseling sessions.
• Financial assistance to offset expenses for transportation and housing may be available on a needs-based basis for eligible in-person interns. More details about eligibility for this assistance will be provided at the time of offer.
• At our Universal City office interns will have access to the NBCUCommutes program, which provides fully subsidized transit passes to full-time lower lot employees, good for unlimited rides on all Metro bus and rail, such as the Metro Red Line.

Summer 2026 Recruitment Timeline:

November 10 – December 5: Applications Open (may close early due to applicant volume)

Mid November – Late December: First round video interviews ****

Mid – Late January: Second round interviews

Late January – February: Selected candidates receive offers

Summer 2026 Internship Program:

• Applications Close: December 5th at 11:59pm ET. Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!
• Program Dates: June 1 – August 7, 2026
• Time Commitment: 40 hours per week. Exact schedule to be determined based on business need.
• Format: Opportunities listed will require an intern to work from Universal City, CA.

To Apply:

• 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, the locations (listed below) you are open to for internships, and your top areas of interest (opportunities listed below).
• Upload a transcript (unofficial transcripts are fine) that confirms your status as an actively enrolled student in a degree-granting program.

NBCUniversal Local Stations is NBCUniversal’s local media division that delivers English and Spanish-speakers and bilingual audiences in 31 U.S. markets and Puerto Rico, the very best in local sports, news, weather, consumer and investigative reporting, and lifestyle entertainment across any platform and screen. NBCUniversal Local is comprised of three individual media groups including the NBC Owned Television Stations, the NBC Sports Regional Networks and the Telemundo Station Group. NBCUniversal Local’s stations and networks serve diverse audiences and communities across linear, streaming, OTT, digital web, mobile and audio, and cable platforms and work together to keep local audiences informed anytime and anywhere.

Areas of placement may include, but are not limited to:

• KNBC/KVEA Newsroom: Looking for passionate, hard-working, and curious emerging journalists who are ready to be part of a dynamic, major market newsroom. Interns assist assignment editors, show producers, package producers, writers, editors, and reporters - working under deadline and across platforms while helping with a full range of news gathering activities. Responsibilities may include: identifying/pitching compelling stories, following up on story leads, supporting fact-checking and story development, finding visual news elements and getting clearances, identifying story sources/experts, pre-interviewing subjects, logging breaking news events, and assisting in all manner of news gathering. Specific areas of placement within news include, but are not limited to: Politics, Sports, Assignment Desk, and General Newsroom. __If you are moved forward to a video interview step and/or hiring team interview, please be prepared to share which of the following areas you’re most experienced or interested in: Breaking News, Community News, Consumer News, Entertainment, Investigative, Longer length in-depth, Politics, Special Projects, and/or Sports. Some of our newsroom positions are scheduled to work nights and/or weekends. Please also be prepared to discuss your interest and availability to work during these hours.

• KNBC/KVEA Local Integrated Media: Interns will work with an integrated digital news team alongside veteran award-winning journalists who publish on the TV stations’ websites in English and Spanish, post to their branded social channels, and much more. Interns will cultivate news writing skills, work in a fast-paced environment, sharpen reporting skills, and learn to work in a multitude of programs toward one major goal: breaking accurate news online fast. The team works in tandem with the TV stations’ newscasts, converting on-air scripts to easy-to-read digital stories with attention-grabbing headlines. Responsibilities may include: making calls, interviewing sources, writing stories and publishing in a CMS (content management system), clipping reporter videos for the website with SEO-friendly and attention-grabbing headlines and descriptions, and crafting social posts for the stations’ branded accounts and/or gathering UGC (user generated content) from social media to use on the website, on-air broadcast, or social accounts.

• KNBC/KVEA Sales Marketing Research: Interns will assist the Sales Marketing team with the following responsibilities: creating PowerPoint presentations for use by Account Executives, writing scripts for sales segments, performing air-checks for on-air clients, performing research on potential ad sales clients, providing support with sweepstakes execution, and supporting the Sales Marketing team on ad hoc projects.

• KNBC Lifestyle: Interns will assist the California Live team with the following responsibilities: supporting the end-to-end production process of live lifestyle segments, contributing to the development and execution of content strategies across various social media platforms, performing copy editing tasks for scripts, social media posts, and promotional materials, coordinating the booking and scheduling of guests for live segments, participating in live shoots and providing on-site support to ensure the smooth execution of outdoor segments, engaging with the program's audience through social media and other digital platforms, conducting research on potential topics, trends, and guests, and supporting the marketing and promotions team in creating compelling promotional materials to boost viewership and audience engagement for both live and recorded segments.

• KVEA Marketing: Interns will assist the with the logistic of ACCESO Total show, including the following responsibilities: coordinating and booking guests for the show, going on location to record segments and conduct interviews, assisting photographers with productions needs at local events, assisting with writing scripts for segments, creating social media content for ACCESO Total show, covering junkets and red carpets to produce VO’s and SOTs for ACCESO Total , representing ACCESO Total in local events, and scouting locations for different segments.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program. Spring 2026 graduates are not eligible for our Summer 2026 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 40 hours per week from June 1 – August 7, 2026.
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA.

For further clarification, 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.

NBCUniversal is an E-Verify company, requiring all employees to have an active Social Security number. Any candidate receiving an internship offer must complete I-9 form with Social Security number within 3 days of hire. ****

Desired Characteristics:

• Students with class standing of junior or above preferred.

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

• Strong interest in news, journalism, and/or media.

• Strong writing, time management, and interpersonal skills.

• Academic background in Broadcast Journalism, Journalism, English, Communications, Media Studies, Political Science, or other related fields preferred.

• Experience working with a campus TV station, newspaper, or website.

• Comfortable with shooting and editing on cellphone as well as desktop editing.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus.

• For Newsroom: Fluent in the news of the day and the Los Angeles news market (i.e., local politics, sports, culture, etc.); Strong writing skills; Strong time management skills; Ability to condense and prioritize information; Strong interpersonal skills; Willing to take on new projects; Eye for unique and community-based stories; Comfortable reaching out and communicating with viewers, subject matter experts, and local government agencies; Fluency with various social media platforms; Ability to shoot and edit social media videos. ****

• For Local Integrated Media: Proficiency in AP Style; Experience writing and reporting for school newspapers/websites; Above-average news judgment and what qualifies as a quality news story; Experience posting for a university publication’s branded social accounts and a working knowledge of social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter); Ability to multitask; Bilingual in written English and Spanish a plus; Experience with WordPress, Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, and/or Wildmoka a plus. ****

• For Sales Marketing Research: Interest in sales, marketing, and market research; Strong communication and creative skills; Multicultural awareness; Bilingual in written English and Spanish a plus.

• For KNBC Lifestyle/KVEA Marketing: Interest in Production; Multimedia Production Skills: Proficiency in basic video production, editing, and photography; Familiarity with industry-standard software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Premiere Pro) and equipment (cameras, microphones); Social Media Savvy: Strong understanding of social media platforms (such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok) and their respective best practices; Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills:; Ability to think creatively and bring fresh ideas to content production and problem-solving; Organizational and Time Management Abilities. ****

The hourly rate for student interns is $19.00.

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.

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU intern, your internship and the responsibilities associated with it may transition to Versant in the future. You will be joining at an exciting and pivotal time for the business as it evolves.