Summer 2025 Internship Program
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Job Description
About the Company:
NBCUniversal is a leading media and entertainment company with renowned brands like NBC News, MSNBC, and CNBC. They offer a wide range of news broadcasts (TODAY, NBC Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline NBC), cable programming (MSNBC), and business news (CNBC), reaching a global audience of over 557 million people monthly. Their digital presence is substantial, encompassing streaming services like NBC News NOW and TODAY All Day, along with podcasts and audio content. The company emphasizes its commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Job Description: Summer 2025 Internship Program at CNBC
Program Overview: The NBCUniversal Summer 2025 Internship Program at CNBC offers paid internships ($17.50/hour) running from June 2nd to August 8th, 2025, requiring a 40-hour-per-week commitment. Internships are located in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, with various perks including paid company holidays, networking opportunities, a complimentary Peacock subscription, free Universal Parks admission, access to mental health resources, and potential financial assistance for transportation and housing (needs-based). CNBC headquarters offers amenities such as an onsite fitness center, gourmet cafeteria, massage therapy, and free shuttle service to Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken, and Jersey City.
Application Details: Applications are open from November 4th to December 6th, 2025 (11:59 pm ET), but may close early due to high applicant volume. Applicants should submit a one-page resume, a cover letter highlighting their passion for NBCUniversal, desired internship locations, and areas of interest, and an unofficial transcript.
Internship Areas at CNBC:
• CNBC Digital Development: Involves creating engaging video content for various platforms, working with video producers, and using Photoshop for thumbnail creation and transcription.
• CNBC Direct to Consumer Marketing: Assists with subscription marketing campaigns, email marketing, marketing copy development, project management, data analytics, and QA support.
• CNBC Social Media: Manages social media presence across platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram, creating and scheduling content.
• CNBC Marketing & Promotion: Assists with production of on-air and marketing materials, including tasks such as tape screening, music selection, b-roll acquisition, script writing, and on-location support.
• CNBC Events: Rotational experience focusing on various projects within the editorial, audience development, production, and sales & marketing groups for their virtual and in-person events.
• CNBC Councils: Supports the Business Operations team, managing member databases, tracking engagement, conducting competitive analysis, and creating content for members across various platforms.
• CNBC Talent Development: Hands-on experience in production, strategic planning, and project management, including research, clip reel creation, and observation of studio productions.
• CNBC Strategic Content: Writing for cnbc.com, supporting content production for TV, and learning about podcasting.
Qualifications:
• Basic Requirements: Active enrollment in a degree-granting program (June-August 2025), sophomore standing or above (30 credits), US work authorization without sponsorship, willingness to work in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. May 2025 graduates are ineligible.
• Desired Characteristics: Junior or senior standing preferred, GPA 3.0 or above, strong interest in media (business news a plus), commitment to inclusivity, multitasking skills, excellent communication, interest in research, prior internship experience, and relevant skills depending on the specific internship area (e.g., Photoshop, Premiere, social media management).
