NBC News Production Internships u2013 Summer 2026

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. 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 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: TODAY Work directly with producers on stories/segments, with Production Managers in the control room and green room, log tapes, conduct research on assigned topics. Weekend TODAY Assist producers with research and gathering content for upcoming segments, compile different news stories to pitch to producers for segments, log and transcribe interviews for producers and record music hit times for music cues. Nightly News Log video, research for stories, answer newsroom phones, pitch story ideas, daily distribution of rundown/scripts. Weekend Nightly News Log video, research for stories, answer newsroom phones, pitch story ideas, daily distribution of rundown/scripts. Dateline Plan for morning editorial/pitch meeting: log shows, build slide decks, research stories. Log b roll, transcripts and help prepare for edit. Specials Compile research for editorial preparation, compile research packets, select and compile footage & stills for on-air elements, design and manage graphics, print and deliver scripts. Investigative Unit Researching, filing records requests, analyzing data, organizing media, and assisting on local shoots. Booking Unit Assist the team with guest research and upcoming events, manage lists/pitch packets, support the team with in-studio guests/shoots. Business Technology & Innovation Unit Assist digital, television, and investigative teams with research, newsgathering, and story production, monitor news outlets for breaking news, pitch enterprise news stories. Climate/Weather Unit Forecast research, WSI Tru Vu Max graphic creation and updating, researching and presenting information on Climate change and Climate solutions. Network Desk Assist during breaking news by making calls to relevant sources, by listening to radio traffic by EMS or local police, by logging press conferences and by checking social media postings from witnesses and others. Assist w/the logistics of sending NBC News teams (correspondents, producers, crews, engineers, etc) to cover the news on location. NBC News Now Research and fact check stories, assist in editing video and graphics, pitch stories for daily and future segments, mine and edit video and sound. 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. + 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, Meteorology.u00a0 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