Job Description

See yourself at NBCU! Be a part of our intern community, a diverse 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 2025 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. 

Summer 2025 Recruitment Timeline:

November 4 – December 6: 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 

Job Description

Summer 2025 Internship Program:

• Applications Close: December 6th at 11:59pm ET. Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!
• Program Dates: June 2 – August 8, 2025
• 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 Miami, FL.

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.

Join the team supporting coverage of the South region for NBC’s flagship broadcast network shows, TODAY and NIGHTLY NEWS, along with our expanding cable and online platforms, MSNBC and NBC News Now. This area is a hot bed for news, so you will have the opportunity to work on all kinds of news stories, ranging from politics to weather to sports. You will collaborate with our assignment desk, producers and correspondents and learn how to get a network news story on the air from the ground up.   

Responsibilities

• Providing editorial support to the NBC news assignment desk- making phone calls, booking interviews, logging press conferences.   
• Assisting producers with location support, including booking travel and scouting live shot positions.   
• Pitching, researching, and developing stories for various platforms. 

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program (June 2025 through August 2025). May 2025 graduates are not eligible for our Summer 2025 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 willing to work in Miami, FL.

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 the media industry.     
• Commitment to building an inclusive work environment.     
• Previous internship experience and on-campus involvement.     
• Strong interest in and demonstrated knowledge of current affairs.     
• Desired majors: Journalism or Broadcast Journalism, Digital/New Media Studies, Communications, Production.  

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. 

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