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Summer Intern - NBC 4

NBCUniversal

New York, NY 5 days ago
 
  • Paid
  • Internship
  • Entry (0-2 years) Experience
Job Description
Responsibilities

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 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.

NBCUniversal Local is NBCUniversal's local media division that delivers English and Spanish-speakers and bilingual audiences in 31 US markets and Puerto Rico, the very best in local sports, news, weather, consumer and investigative reporting, and lifestyle entertainment across any platform and screen. NBCUniversal Local is comprised of three individual media groups including the NBC Owned Television Stations, the NBC Sports Regional Networks and the Telemundo Station Group. NBCUniversal Local's stations and networks serve diverse audiences and communities across linear, streaming, OTT, digital web, mobile and audio, and cable platforms and work together to keep local audiences informed anytime and anywhere.    

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

Better Get Baquero  
Our interns do research, telephone interviews, book shoots, and log video. Our interns work closely with an on-camera reporter and segment producer and will learn how to generate news content as part of a team.

New York Live  

New York Live is a daily entertainment and lifestyle show highlighting local restaurants and businesses, celebs, Broadway shows, and people making a difference in their communities. We're a small team so we rely on our interns heavily. From assisting producers and talent on field shoots and in the studio to editing segments for the show.

News Planning 

Find stories, call contacts for details, fact check production and talent schedules, assist during breaking news, shadow reporters and producers in the field/control room, pre-interview guests and more. Interns often sit on the desk and get pulled into breaking news, answering phones and immersed in the news making process.

Newsroom  

The Assignment Desk is the heartbeat of the newsroom. We are on top of all the news that's going on for the day and beyond. We make sure that the producers and reporters have the most up to date information and that all our info has been verified. The Assignment Desk is on top of all the breaking news that's reported and we're also responsible for sending the reporters and crews to cover those stories.

Digital  

WNBC/WNJU Digital is the digital team of NBC New York, the flagship NBC local station. We run a 24/7 digital newsroom supporting a website, an app, OTT channels, social channels and other networks in the NBC family, with a mixture of text, audio and video products. The intern will be expected to contribute to all of those products, from processing AP stories and writing original copy, to shooting and editing video, to writing and producing podcasts, plus other duties as assigned.

Creative Services

The Creative Services department is a duopoly department, servicing WNBC and WNJU. The group ensures the promotion of programming, talent and special initiatives that the businesses undertake including Clear the Shelters, Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting and many more. In addition, the department supports divisional and network promotional efforts. This intern will shadow the Graphic Design manager through the creation of motion graphics for video deliverables, projects and initiatives, as well as work with the Manager as promotions and projects go from concept to design and assist in the execution of graphic projects.

Sales & Marketing    
Our ideal candidate is someone who has some tv, social and/or digital marketing business or research knowledge and/or experience. Projects for this internship will include creating PowerPoint presentations, updating and gathering content for Sales & Marketing portfolio, assisting Account Executives and the marketing team with research, rating reports and assist with event activations.

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 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.

Desired Characteristics:
• Students with class standing of junior or above preferred.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• A background in any of the following areas: Journalism, Production, Communications, English, Digital Media, Research, Sales, Finance, Marketing.
• Strong interest in the media industry.
• Commitment to

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4bm9q-18-97-14-85-42 in your application.

Salary Details
Salary: $17.50 Per Hour ($ USD)