Job Description

Spring 2023 Internship Program: 

• APPLICATIONS CLOSE: October 7, 2022 at 11:59pm ET. PRO TIP: SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE – DON'T DELAY! 
• PROGRAM DATES: January 17 – April 21, 2023 
• TIME COMMITMENT: 16-24 hours per week. Exact schedule to be determined based on business need. We will do our best to accommodate course schedules.

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.

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

NBC News Group Consumer Insights 

The NBC News Group Consumer Insights team looks to identify and understand the ‘why’ behind the ratings. Consumer Insights use a variety of quantitative research (surveys, dial tests) and qualitative methods (focus groups, online communities, content analysis) to understand audience connection points with the NBC News, MSNBC and CNBC brands and programs. Our research informs editorial, marketing and ad sales efforts across linear and digital platforms. 

NBC News Audience Development (Newsletters & Paid Media, SEO) 

The Audience Development team is a cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team that is deeply embedded in departments across the News Digital org – editorial, product, e-commerce, data and analytics, to name a few. The primary goal of the Audience Development team is to acquire new audiences and grow existing ones, using real-time data and analytics to inform success. Major responsibilities of the team include SEO (search engine optimization), paid content distribution and performance marketing, newsletter operations and tech, and reengagement and recirculation tactics. Interns on this team have an amazing opportunity to participate in all of these responsibilities and partner directly with writers, editors, producers and executives.  

NBC News Communications 

This intern will work strictly on digital PR which is a cross department group for NBC News, TODAY and MSNBC. Responsibilities may include creating press lists, organizing files, setting up meetings/calendar requests, research, award submissions, light pitching, etc. Interns focus primarily on product/digital promotion.    

MSNBC Media Relations/Press Office 

The MSNBC Media Relations intern will assist the Media Relations team with day-to-day activities managing publicity and communications of MSNBC. Responsibilities may include assisting in media monitoring and daily clippings, managing the MSNBC Media Relations’ social media account, including monitoring and drafting tweets, pitching daily show content and writing press releases, attending press events including press tours and special events, and more.  

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the length of the program. 
• Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits). 
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by NBCUniversal. 
• Must be working from a location within the United States during all hours worked.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS: 

• Students with class standing of junior or above preferred. 
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. 
• Interest in both quantitative and qualitative research.  
• Highly organized and able to prioritize and execute multiple projects.  
• Ability to work as part of a team and under tight deadlines.  
• Proactive problem solver.  
• Strong interest in the media industry; knowledge of business news is a plus.  
• Commitment to building an inclusive work environment.  
• Ability to multitask and highly organized.  
• Excellent verbal and written communication.  
• Desired Majors: Brand Management, Broadcast Media, Business, Communications, Digital Media, Digital Video, English, Finance, Journalism, Market Research, Marketing, Mass Media, News Writing and Reporting, Production, Public Relations, Social Media

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment. 
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or adhere to enhanced protocols in select work settings or where jurisdictionally mandated. 
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

Additional Information

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 in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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