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Company Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

If you think all the fun only happens in summer, think again! As an NBCUniversal Academic Year intern, you’ll get immersed in exciting work, experience our unique NBCU culture, and feel the real support and guidance for 2 whole semesters. 

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 our internships being paid, we will also offer the following for our Academic Year interns: 

  • Paid time off for mental health, school exams, and personal holidays. 

  • Robust networking, learning and development opportunities. 

  • Complimentary Peacock subscription during your internship. 

  • Free admission to Universal Parks to use during your internship. 

 

Universal City: 

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. 

 

Academic Year Recruitment Timeline:   

April 21 – May 9: Applications Open (may close early due to applicant volume)  

Early May – Mid June: First round video interviews   

Mid June – Mid July: Second round interviews  

Throughout July: Selected candidates receive offers  

 

Academic Year Internship Program: 

  • Applications Close: May 9th at 11:59pm ET. Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!  

  • Program Dates: September 15, 2025 – April 17, 2026 

  • 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. 

  • 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. 
     

Advertising Sales division is large and complex, but these are the general business areas. Ad sales at NBCU Advertising & Partnerships is a multifaceted operation that supports clients through various specialized teams. The Client Team builds and maintains relationships with advertisers, while Ad Strategy and Programmatic ensure targeted and data-driven ad placements. Global Planning and Agency Planning focus on media planning across regions and agencies. Digital Sales Operations handles the technical aspects of digital ad delivery, with Account Services providing client support. Creative Partnerships craft innovative ad content, and Sports Sales capitalizes on NBCU's extensive sports portfolio. Finally, Marketing and Brand Partnerships drive collaborative campaigns, while Data, Measurements, Insights analyze performance to optimize strategies.  

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

 

Media & Business Operations 

  • Agency Partnerships: The Agency Partnerships team serves as the central point of contact between NBCU Sales, and the major agency holding companies. This team works in collaboration with the Client Team, Sales, Research, Data, and Marketing teams to create new ways of working with our agency partners to grow revenue for our portfolio of advertising products and services.  

  • Account Services: Provide daily operational support to the Account Service Representatives (ASRs) and Account Services management teams across National Offices, the Hispanic team, and AdSmart. This role is integral to the smooth execution of ad campaigns and overall account service operations.  

  • The Skycastle Digital Studio: Skycastle produces innovative digital advertising products for the NBCUniversal Local portfolio, which includes NBC, Telemundo, NBC Sports, and Peacock. As a Design Intern, you will play an integral role in developing compelling digital ad experiences that span a variety of formats—including display ads, custom video, out-of-home (OOH), and more. 

  • Marketing & Brand Partnerships: From The Real Housewives to WWE, the Creative Partnerships team works across a wide range of NBCUniversal content, pushing the boundaries of creativity and delivering innovative, co-branded solutions. We operate in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, focused on the ideation and production of engaging video content for both linear television and social platforms. We respond to multiple RFPs each week from our Sales and Development teams, crafting custom creative concepts that align brand partners with NBCU programming. Our goal is to develop compelling content that not only elevates our clients' campaigns but also spotlights our network talent in meaningful ways. 

  • The Advanced Digital Creative Partnerships: This team of collaborative digital experts represents The Fandango Network (Fandango, Fandango at Home, and Rotten Tomatoes) and Sports Next & Golf Now brands. 

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: 

  • Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program (September 2025 through April 2026). December 2025 graduates are not eligible for our 2025-2026 Academic Year 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 16-24 hours per week from September 15, 2025 – April 17, 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. 

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)   

  • For Marketing and Brand Partnerships: Proficiency in Avid or Adobe Premiere 

  • For Account Services: Finance/Business background 

  • For Account services: comfortability with math and Excel, data analysis 

  • For Digital: Interactive design, Animation, Coding: (HTML/CSS/JS), Adobe CC, InDesign, Media Encoder 

The hourly rate for student interns is $17.50. 

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 [email protected].

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

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