Public Relations and Communications Intern - Universal Networks

NBCUniversal; Sydney; On-site; AUD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

NBCUniversal is offering a part-time Public Relations and Communications Internship with Universal Networks in Sydney. The 9-month program runs from March 2027 to December 2027 and requires full study enrollment for the period.

You will assist external communications across lifestyle, entertainment and family channels, and collaborate with global PR teams. Requirements include proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and Excel, strong attention to detail, organization, initiative, and excellent

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and organized with strong prioritization.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Excellent communication and a great team player.
• Passionate about PR, media, entertainment and television/film industry.

Responsibilities

• Work with the team to develop external communications across our brands, promoting new shows and channels.
• Collate press clippings and track media coverage for brands and priority series.
• Assist and compile internal PR coverage reports and decks.
• Manage media contact lists and keep them updated with media movements.
• Track industry trends, talent movements and calendar updates.
• Support creation and distribution of monthly programming highlights to media.
• Assist with asset delivery and management, including images and screeners.
• Support red carpet opportunities for Bravo host on film releases.
• Tailor international releases for the local market.
• Develop pitches to secure coverage for programming priorities.
• Provide talent support for interviews and on-ground shoots.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organized prioritization

Initiative & independence

Communication & teamwork

PR & media passion

Tools

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

MS Outlook

MS Excel

Job description

Public Relations and Communications Intern - Universal Networks

• Intern


• Business Segment: Universal Film

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

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.

Universal Networks International, a division of NBCUniversal, is one of the world’s premier entertainment networks, delivering quality content and compelling brands across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia. Universal Networks International has the following core brands in the portfolio; DIVA, Syfy, Studio Universal, Universal Channel, 13th Street, E! and Style – which deliver a full range of entertainment experiences to local audiences across the globe. Universal Networks International is part of NBCUniversal, a Comcast Corporation, and is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience

Reporting to the Public Relations and Marketing Executive you will be integral in assisting the team with external communications and PR across the lifestyle, entertainment and family portfolio of channels in the region, including Bravo, DreamWorks, Studio Universal and NBCUniversal’s reality streaming service Hayu.

Responsibilities:

• Working alongside the team to develop external communications across our portfolio of brands, promoting new and exciting shows and/or channels.


• Collating press clippings and tracking all media coverage for brands and priority series.


• Assisting and compiling internal PR coverage reports and decks.


• Managing media contact lists and ensuring they are kept up to date with media movements.


• Tracking industry trends, relevant talent movements and calendar updates.


• Working with programming and our global PR teams to assist with the creation and distribution of the monthly programming highlights, sent to media.


• Asset delivery and management, including images, screeners and interview requests for media, affiliates and PR agencies.


• Assisting and tracking red carpet opportunities for our 7Bravo host on upcoming film releases.


• Tailoring international media releases for the local market.


• Targeting media outlets and developing pitches to secure coverage to promote programming priorities.


• Talent support, including interviews, on-ground shoots and red-carpet events.


• Assist with finance tracking.

Basic Requirements:

• Proficient in MS PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and Excel


• Excellent attention to detail


• Well organized with great prioritization skills


• Ability to take initiative and work independently


• Excellent communication and a great team player


• Passionate about PR, media, entertainment and the television/film industry.


• A people person with an optimistic approach and can-do attitude

Desired Characteristics:

• Background in communications and/or PR


• An interest in working in media and developing a career within the broadcast and entertainment industry

This part-time internship requires a 9-month commitment from March 2027 to December 2027.

To be eligible, you must be enrolled in your studies for the full duration of the internship.

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. 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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [e-mail].