Summer 2026 Internship Program

Job Description

About Company

Lensa is a career site that facilitates job seekers in finding employment opportunities in the US. It operates as a platform that promotes jobs on LinkedIn for its direct clients, recruitment ad agencies, and marketing partners, rather than functioning as a staffing firm or agency that hires directly. Lensa partners with organizations like DirectEmployers to promote roles for companies such as NBCUniversal. When users click “Apply Now” or “Read more” on Lensa, they are redirected to the job board or employer’s site, where any collected information is subject to that site’s terms and privacy policy.

NBCUniversal is a global leader in the media and entertainment industry, renowned for creating world-class content distributed across its extensive portfolio of film, television, and streaming platforms. The company also brings its content to life through its theme parks and various consumer experiences. NBCUniversal owns and operates prominent entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock (its premium ad-supported streaming service). It produces and distributes premier filmed entertainment and programming via Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and manages world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

NBCUniversal is deeply committed to improving the communities where its employees, customers, and audiences live and work, upholding a rich tradition of giving back and enabling employee community service. The company champions an inclusive culture and endeavors to attract and develop a talented workforce that can create and deliver a diverse range of content reflecting the global world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced plans to create a new publicly traded company, named Versant, expected to complete its spin-off during 2025. Versant will comprise most of NBCUniversal’s cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel, alongside complementary digital assets such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. This well-capitalized entity is envisioned as a significant, pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports, and entertainment content.

Job Description, Detailed

NBCUniversal invites students to join its Summer 2026 intern community, described as a group of curious and passionate trailblazers considered the future of the industry. The NBCUniversal Internship Program aims to help students unlock their potential by enabling them to contribute to significant projects in meaningful ways. Ideal candidates are those ready to bring their passion for media, entertainment, and technology, coupled with a desire for continuous learning.

Internship Benefits:
• Paid Internship: All internships are paid. The hourly rate for student interns is $25.00.
• Paid Company Holidays: For full-time interns.
• Networking & Development: Robust opportunities for networking, learning, and professional development.
• Complimentary Peacock Subscription: Provided for the duration of the internship.
• Free Universal Parks Admission: Available for use during the internship.
• Mental Health Resources: Access to mental health resources, including counseling sessions.
• Financial Assistance: May be available on a needs-based basis for eligible in-person interns to offset transportation and housing expenses. Eligibility details will be provided with an offer.
• NBCU Commutes Program: Interns at the Universal City office will have access to fully subsidized transit passes for full-time lower lot employees, valid for unlimited rides on all Metrobus and rail, including the Metro Red Line.

Summer 2026 Recruitment Timeline:
• Applications Open: November 10 – December 5 (may close early due to applicant volume).
• First Round Video Interviews: Mid November – Late December.
• Second Round Interviews: Mid – Late January.
• Offers: Late January – February for selected candidates.

Summer 2026 Internship Program Details:
• Applications Close: December 5th at 11:59 pm ET. (Pro Tip: Submit early, as applications may close sooner).
• Program Dates: June 1 – August 7, 2026.
• Time Commitment: 40 hours per week. Exact schedule to be determined by business need.
• Format: All opportunities listed require interns to work in-person from Universal City, CA.

To Apply:
• Resume: Submit a one-page resume detailing work experience, accomplishments, and your graduation month and year.
• Cover Letter: Highlight your passion for NBCUniversal, indicate the locations you are open to for internships (listed below), and specify your top areas of interest (opportunities listed below).
• Transcript: Upload an unofficial transcript confirming your status as an actively enrolled student in a degree-granting program.

Areas of Placement (may include, but are not limited to):

• Global Distribution Controllership: Intern will assist Global Distribution Accounting and Reporting with monthly/quarterly close processes, financial audits, SOX compliance, customer audits, and monthly reporting to third-party distribution agents.
• International Finance: Intern will be an integral part of the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team, involved in sales and revenue forecasting, working with the sales organization to develop/review revenue budgets in over 100 territories, creating/maintaining deal analysis/financial models, and providing insights into market trends.
• Production Finance: Intern will support the NBCU Studio Group, which oversees the development, production, marketing, and distribution of Film & TV Content. The Studio Group Finance team handles financial consolidation, reporting, and analysis for the Film & TV studios.
• Film Finance: Intern will support the team responsible for the overall consolidation and financial planning & analysis of the Film Studio’s financials, including annual budget, long-range planning, monthly forecast, and close processes.
• Film & TV Cost Controllership: Intern will support the Film studios team that accounts for all indirect business costs, such as compensation, rent, insurance, and other enterprise costs like systems.
• Universal Products & Experiences FP&A: This Finance Intern will be a key contributor to the Global Consumer Products FP&A team, primarily providing support for various financial processes and ad hoc tasks, especially during forecasting cycles.
• Universal Products & Experiences Strategy & Business Development: This team supports and advises the global consumer products licensing organization and the global parks merchandise and retail team to develop key enterprise capabilities and long-term commercial opportunities. Responsibilities may include: conducting in-depth research on industry trends, competitive landscapes, emerging technologies, and consumer behavior in retail; analyzing market data to identify opportunities; assisting in the development and execution of strategic projects (e.g., market entry assessments, product line expansions, operational efficiency improvements); supporting financial modeling and quantitative analysis; and contributing to the evaluation of potential partnerships/new business opportunities through initial due diligence and summary reports.
• USG TV Production Finance: Intern will own digital records archiving for assigned series, including supporting document preparation for scanning, reconciling scan batches for accuracy, completing daily ad hoc projects (ledger inquiry research, analysis, forensic accounting, p-card management, invoice processing, check printing), and updating/distributing weekly production tracking spreadsheets.
• USG FP&A: Intern will work on Monthly Pacings/Forecasts, assisting in pulling reports from the Finance database (BPC SMART) for variance analysis (OCF & FCF), such as Content Delivery & Airing Schedule Analysis. They will also work on the 13-Week Forecast, 3rd Party Collections Reconciliation, and with the Development Finance Assist team in tracking development projects. Proactivity, adaptability, and a team-minded approach are key for this role due to regular collaboration with partners across TV Distribution, Home Ent, and Studios/Corporate finance.
• DTC (Peacock) Revenue & Digital Integrations: The Peacock’s Revenue Growth & Monetization team seeks a Digital Integrations Intern to support the development and implementation of revenue-generating sponsorship campaigns across Peacock, TV Everywhere, and social media platforms. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Digital Integrations, this highly collaborative and cross-functional role will involve working with Ad Sales, Consumer Marketing, Platform Editorial, Product, Video Operations, and social media teams to implement campaigns, secure revenue, and maximize performance. This role is ideal for students interested in project management, advertising sales, content monetization, streaming revenue, and operations, requiring attention to detail, relationship building, collaboration, and client satisfaction.

Basic Requirements:
• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution for the entire duration of the program. Spring 2026 graduates are not eligible for the Summer 2026 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. (Candidates currently on student or exchange visas like F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, J-1, M-1 are not eligible unless they can change to a status granting work authorization without NBCUniversal sponsorship).
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week from June 1 – August 7, 2026.
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA.
• NBCUniversal is an E-Verify company; all employees require an active Social Security number. Intern offer recipients must complete the I-9 form with an SSN within 3 days of hire.

Desired Characteristics:
• Class standing of junior or above preferred.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Students pursuing a degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field preferred.
• Previous internship or work experience within finance, accounting, and/or data preferred.
• Strong interest in the media industry.
• Ability to multitask and highly organized.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Accommodations:
NBCUniversal is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The company provides equal 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, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. NBCUniversal will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, consistent with relevant legal requirements (including City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, and California Fair Chance Acts).
Qualified individuals with a disability or disabled veterans requiring support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of their disability have the right to request a reasonable accommodation by contacting AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

Note on Versant Transition:
While hired as an NBCU intern, your internship and its associated responsibilities may transition to Versant in the future, as you will be joining at an exciting and pivotal time for the business as it evolves.