NBCUniversal Academic Year Intern
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Job Description
About the Company:
Comcast NBCUniversal is a leading entertainment and news media company, owning and operating a diverse portfolio of brands across film, television, streaming, theme parks, and consumer experiences. Its holdings include NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock (its premium ad-supported streaming service). The company produces and distributes entertainment through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and operates world-renowned theme parks via Universal Destinations & Experiences. Comcast NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. A significant development is the planned spin-off of a new publicly traded company (SpinCo) in 2025. SpinCo will comprise most of NBCUniversal’s cable television networks (USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel) along with digital assets like Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The company emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and corporate social responsibility.
Job Description: NBCUniversal Academic Year Internship Program
NBCUniversal offers a paid Academic Year Internship Program running from September 15, 2025, to April 17, 2026 (16-24 hours/week). The program provides students with immersive work experience, mentorship, and networking opportunities within NBCU’s culture. Benefits include paid time off for mental health, school exams, and personal holidays; robust learning and development opportunities; a complimentary Peacock subscription; free Universal Parks admission; and (for Universal City office interns) subsidized transit passes via the NBCUCommutes program.
Application Details:
• Application Deadline: May 9th, 2025, at 11:59 pm ET (may close earlier).
• Required Materials: One-page resume, cover letter highlighting interest in NBCUniversal, preferred locations, and top areas of interest; unofficial transcript.
• Eligibility: Actively enrolled in a degree-granting program (September 2025 – April 2026); sophomore standing or above (30 credits); authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship; available to work 16-24 hours/week in Universal City, CA. December 2025 graduates are ineligible.
• Preferred Qualifications: Junior or senior standing; GPA 3.0 or above; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Sharepoint and Excel); experience with CRM or AirTable; strong attention to detail; interest in marketing, advertising, and streaming; initiative and ownership.
• hourly Rate: $17.50 (undergraduate); $25.00 (graduate).
Specific Internship Opportunity: Peacock Audience Development
This internship within the Media Group focuses on supporting Peacock’s Audience Development Team. The team works on strategies and campaigns to enhance user experience on the Peacock streaming platform and TV Everywhere apps. The intern will contribute to various aspects, including:
• Responsibilities: Requesting, tracking, and trafficking campaign creatives; researching titles/themes for on-platform curations; assisting with email campaign development (content selection, copywriting, briefing design teams, proofing); maintaining impression reporting; analyzing marketing campaign results and making recommendations.
Important Note: While hired as an NBCU intern, the internship and responsibilities might transition to SpinCo in the future, given the planned spin-off.
