Summer Intern - Today , NBC Local

Job Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies.
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.

Job Description
Get hands-on experience in how to plan and execute a daily Chicago Lifestyle Show.
Intern will work side by side with producers in researching story ideas, local activities, and citizens of note. You'll be tasked with research and gathering content, among other responsibilities. You'll also be giving opportunities to pitch show ideas, edit, write, and eventually produce your own segment on our show. This internship will help you develop your ability to see individual stories and a whole show come together, grow your writing and editorial judgment, as well as absorb a tremendous amount of production knowledge. There will also be opportunities to help with field shots.
Summer 2025 Internship Program:
• Recent graduates will NOT be eligible for this program
• Internships at NBCUniversal are paid and do not require course credit
To Apply:
• Submit a one-page resume that outlines your work experience, accomplishments, and your graduation month and year
• Upload a transcript (unofficial transcripts are fine) that confirms your status as an actively enrolled student in a degree-granting program
• Recent graduates will NOT be eligible for this program
Qualifications
• Studying journalism/media
• Basic video editing skills
• 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.
• 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.
• Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits).
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be willing to work in Chicago, IL
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week
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:
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Students with class standing of junior or above preferred
• Must have strong writing ability, good content judgment, creativity and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-6kkb50-216-73-216-175-42 in your application.