Job Description

Academic Year Internship Program:

• Applications Close : June 9, 2023 at 11:59pm ET. Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – don't delay!
• Program Dates : September 18, 2023 – April 19, 2024
• 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:

CNBC Digital Development

Digital Development interns will develop and create compelling video content that works effectively across various platforms and resonates with different audiences, work closely with video producers to help keep our audience up to date on the latest business news, grow CNBC’s audience, and craft mini documentaries that explain how the business world works. Your primary assignments will be to use photoshop to develop engaging thumbnails and work on transcription.

CNBC Direct to Consumer Marketing

DTC Marketing interns will assist with the design and execution of subscription marketing campaigns, help support email marketing campaigns, develop marketing copy for marketing campaigns, and manage projects for marketing campaigns and special offers. Interns will also track marketing results with data analytics to develop solutions for the marketing group and support the marketing team with testing and QA support.

CNBC Social Media

The social media intern will work with the U.S. editorial social media team to help manage CNBC’s social presence on our flagship accounts. You’ll work closely with social media editors to help keep our readers up to date on the latest business news, grow CNBC’s audience, and craft our social voice. You’ll get hands-on experience writing and producing content for platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and more.

CNBC On Air Promotions

Interns will be instructed and become fully immersed in the CNBC Marketing & Creative Services Department. Responsibilities will vary from day to day and could include assisting producers with the production of on-air & marketing materials specifically: screening & logging tapes, music selection, obtaining b-roll footage. Duties may also include possible script writing assignments and working with producers & crew on location during promo shoots: keeping take sheets, scene continuity, and other responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements :

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration 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 willing to work in Englewood Cliffs, NJ.

Desired Characteristics :

• Students with class standing of junior or above preferred.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• 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.
• Interest in both quantitative and qualitative research.
• Previous internship experience or college/university leadership; newsroom environment preferred.
• For Production/Editorial: Experience on a school newspaper or campus news station is a plus.
• For Creative/Digital: Experience with social media platforms and various creative tools (i.e. Adobe Photoshop or Premiere, Avid) preferred.
• Desired Majors: Brand Management, Broadcast Media, Business, Communications, Digital Media, Digital Video, English, Finance, Human Resource Management, Journalism, Market Research, Marketing, Mass Media, News Writing and Reporting, Production, Social Media.

The hourly rate for student interns is $17.00.

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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