NBC News Digital Editorial Internships u2013 Summer ...

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. 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. Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world. Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') 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. See yourself at NBCU Be a part of our intern community, a group of curious and passionate trailblazers who we believe are the future of our industry.u00a0 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.u00a0 In addition to all of our internships being paid, we will also offer the following for our Summer 2026 interns:u00a0u00a0u00a0 + Paid company holidays for full-time interns.u00a0u00a0 + 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 ofu00a0offer. Summer 2026 Recruitment Timeline:u00a0u00a0 November 10 u2013 December 5: Applications Open (may close early due to applicant volume)u00a0 Mid November u2013 Late December: First round video interviews u00a0 Mid u2013 Late January: Second round interviewsu00a0 Late January u2013 February: Selected candidates receive offers Summer 2026 Internship Program: + Applications Close: December 5th at 11:59pm ET. Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible u2013 applications could close earlier due to applicant volume + Program Dates: June 1 u2013 August 7, 2026 + Time Commitment: 40 hours per week. Exact schedule to be determined based on business need.u00a0 + Format: Opportunities listed will require an intern to work from New York, NY. 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. More Americans watch NBC News than any news organization in the world. NBC Newsu2019 leading and award-winning television news broadcasts include TODAY, NBC Nightly News, Meet the Press, and Dateline NBC. The rapidly-growing NBC News Digital Group u2013 including its streaming news services NBC News NOW and TODAY All Day u2013 and the networku2019s award-winning original podcast and audio unit provide continuous content to consumers wherever they are, whenever they want it. Areas of placement may include, but are not limited to: Commerce + Shop TODAY u2013 responsible for helping manage the Shop TODAY social editorial calendars, writing multiple social-first shopping stories a week, assisting in larger projects and initiatives and keeping track of social posting and reporting data. + Select News u2013 responsible for building articles in our CMS, tracking editorial workflow, helping shape new copy flows and more. You will also have the opportunity to write new e-commerce content for the site, as well as update existing content. Editorial + Digital Documentary u2013 responsible for assisting in pre- and post-production including research, gathering, and cataloguing material from NBC archives. You will also be pitching stories and assisting in story development. + Digital Platforms u2013 responsible for marketing promotion plans and alerts for top stories. You will be writing different variations of headlines for stories to optimize click-through rate and engagement. + Digital Tech u2013 responsible for pitching, writing, and reporting stories about the world of technology and the internet, from the latest developments in AI technology to the way TikTok is transforming digital culture. + Digital Health & Medical u2013 responsible for reporting and writing timely, in-depth original features on a wide range of health topics for the website. The intern will be interviewing experts about medical studies, pitching story ideas, and identifying trends in lifestyle and wellness, including nutrition and womenu2019s and menu2019s health. + u2013 responsible for assisting editors across u2019s news/trending and lifestyle teams, and writing for sections including Pop Culture, Health, Food, Parents, Style and TMRW. Social + Social Newsgathering u2013 responsible for using digital platforms to find user-generated content, verify social media-sourced content, interview sources and obtain information for the network's coverage. You will be covering a range of stories from breaking news to investigations and feature topics. + NBC News Social, TODAY Social u2013 You will be responsible for helping drive social media production and publication to multiple social media accounts. You will be writing headlines, editing video and graphics, and distributing content across social media platforms.u00a0 Basic Requirements: + Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program. Spring 2026 graduates are not eligible for our Summer 2026 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 tou00a0retain authorization to work in the United States. + Must be available to work 40 hours per week from June 1 u2013 August 7, 2026. + Must be willing to work in New York, NY. 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. u00a0 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, Political Science, Production, Social Media, English, Business. The hourly rate for student interns is $19.00. 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 . Although you'll be hired as an NBCU intern, your internship and the responsibilities associated with it may transition to Versant in the future. You will be joining at an exciting and pivotal time for the business as it evolves.

Created: 2025-11-12