Spring Virtual Intern - Content Operations & Editorial

Job Description

Responsibilities

Spring 2023 Internship Program:
• Applications Close: October 7, 2022 at 11:59pm ET. Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – don't delay!
• Program Dates: January 17 – April 21, 2023
• Time Commitment: 16-24 hours per week. Exact schedule to be determined based on business need. We will do our best to accommodate course schedules.

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.

Peacock:

At Peacock you'll find more than a job. Here you'll find a fast-paced, high-flying team for unique birds that want to be at the epicenter of technology, sports, news, tv, movies and more. We work hard to connect people to what they love, each other and the world around them by creating shared experiences through culture-defining entertainment.

Adding to the rich history of NBCUniversal, Peacock is able to leverage a vast portfolio that includes broadcast and cable networks, classic and blockbuster films, sports and news. As a company, we embrace the power of difference. Our team is committed to creating an organization that champions diversity and inclusivity for all by curating content and a workforce that represents the world around us.

We continue to challenge ourselves and the industry by being customer-centric, data-driven creatures of innovation. At Peacock, we are determined to forge the next frontier of streaming through creativity, teamwork, and talent. Here you can fly to new heights!

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

Content Operations – On the Content Operations team, this intern will support Peacock's mission critical video publishing supply chain and quality assurance efforts; continuously monitoring program availability schedules, communication channels, and content servicing handoffs between key workstreams.

Content Quality Assurance (QA) – This intern will help us uphold quality assurance guidelines and control standards for all on demand video in our growing library. Your diligence in operational efficiencies will be immediately reflected on the platform, giving users a relaxed viewing experience that will help us continue to grow in the digital marketplace.

Metadata Quality Assurance (QA) – This intern will help us enforce our copywriting style guidelines and artwork specifications, taking part in projects focused on a wide breadth of content, from Peacock Original series to sporting events. With your proofreading and copyediting skills, you will ensure that all editorial video-related content meets all the standards set within Peacock.

Short Form Video – At Peacock, we are determined to forge the next frontier of streaming through creativity, teamwork, and talent. This intern will work to provision trailers that will appear on the product by helping to upload video files, gather metadata and thumbnails and publish through a multi-system pipeline.

TVE Solutions and Operations – The TVE editorial team is responsible for the editorial curation and programming of nbc.com and the NBC app, as well as programming the suite of NBCU Cable Entertainment network apps, including Bravo, SYFY, USA and others. The intern will gain experience in the workflows for publishing and curating editorial content across the various brand apps, as well as measuring content performance.

TVE Video Distribution & Content Ops – This operations-focused internship within Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) at NBC Entertainment is an opportunity to get hands-on experience across multiple essential operations for NBC.com and the One App product.

Video Editorial - Long Form – At Peacock, we are determined to forge the next frontier of streaming through creativity, teamwork, and talent. This intern will assist with content provisioning for Peacock including setup, delivery and auditing while providing quality control support of media assets with the Peacock Video Editorial team.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:
• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the length of the program.
• Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits).
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by NBCUniversal.
• Must be working from a location within the United States during all hours worked.

Desired Characteristics:
• Students with class standing of junior or above preferred.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• For Content Operations: Basic knowledge of metadata related programming/markup languages, syntaxes and database management including, but not limited to: XML, JavaScript, JSON, SQL.
• For Content QA: Understanding of digital content QA and QC governance. Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (including Jira, Confluence, Airtable and/or Smartsheets). Familiarity with metadata related programming/markup languages and syntaxes (including XML, JSON).
• For Metadata QA: Must possess excellent grammar skills and familiarity with the AP Stylebook. Working knowledge of digital artwork deliverables (including key art, title treatment and episode thumbnails). Bilingual in Spanish a major plus.
• For Short Form Video: Experience using Adobe Premiere, Encoder, and Photoshop and Familiarity with content management systems (YouTube, Facebook, etc.) preferred. Basic understanding of digital video file formats, publishing workflows, and troubleshooting techniques.
• For Video Editorial - Long Form: Familiarity with content management systems (YouTube, Facebook, etc.) along with general understanding of digital data transfer methods.

Additional Requirements:
• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or adhere to enhanced protocols in select work settings or where jurisdictionally mandated.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

Additional Information

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. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g400wz-216-73-216-84-42 in your application.