Job Description

NBC 5/Telemundo Chicago is seeking interns who have a strong interest in Community Relations and Special Events.

If you are a team player who is looking to learn how to work with Community Leaders and how to organize/participate in different community events this is the internship for you.

Responsibilities:

• Help plan, coordinate, and execute community events such as town hall meetings festivals and parade participation.
• Assist with writing community calendar, social media posts and business correspondences.
• Help coordinate station appearances and conduct station tours.

This internship runs on an Academic Year through April 2026:

• Applications Close on August 27, 2025 at 11:59 PM CT. **** Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – don't delay!
• Recent graduates will NOT be eligible for this program
• Internships at NBCUniversal are paid and do not require course credit

To Apply:

• Submit a one-page resume that outlines your work experience, accomplishments, and your graduation month and year
• Upload a transcript (unofficial transcripts are fine) that confirms your status as an actively enrolled student in a degree-granting program.

Qualifications

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the length of the program and be able to provide documentation to confirm your degree progress
• 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.
• Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits).
• Must be willing to work in Chicago, IL
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

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:

• Responsible, punctual, creative, and professional
• Ability to speak, read and write fluently in English and Spanish
• Knowledge of all digital platform
• Ability to work evenings and weekends when needed

Base Salary is $16.60 per hour

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.

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.