TV Programming Intern - Universal Networks

NBC Universal; Sydney; On-site; AUD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

NBCUniversal in Sydney invites applications for a TV Programming Intern. This part-time role supports scheduling, audience analysis, and cross-team projects within the Programming department.

Expect hands-on exposure to content planning, ratings, and inventory management while collaborating with Marketing, Research, and Operations. The internship runs from March 2027 to December 2027, requiring two onsite days weekly and a strong interest in TV programming.

Qualifications

• Able to work onsite at the Sydney office for two days/week during the internship period.
• Passion and Interest in TV Programming and /or working within TV scheduling.
• Ability to manage and maintain data and reporting with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proactive, can-do attitude, and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the maintenance and preparation of program schedules across NBCUniversal channels.
• Support scheduling changes, content updates, and program line-up planning.
• Ensure programming information is accurate and updated across internal systems.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders to support the effective delivery of programming schedules.
• Assist in the preparation of ratings reports and audience analysis.
• Monitor program performance and identify trends in viewer behaviour.
• Support the team in analysing ratings data and competitor schedules.
• Contribute insights that help optimise content scheduling and audience engagement.
• Assist with content tracking and management of program inventories.
• Support the preparation of programming presentations and updates for internal stakeholders.
• Monitor upcoming content and ensure schedules reflect programming priorities.
• Conduct research into industry trends, audience preferences, and competitor activity.
• Participate in programming meetings and planning discussions.
• Support special projects across the Programming department.
• Collaborate with teams including Marketing, Creative, Research, Commercial, and Operations.
• Contribute ideas that improve processes, reporting, and audience outcomes

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

TV Programming Intern - Universal Networks

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.

International Networks and DTC

As one of the world's premier entertainment portfolios, NBCUniversal International Networks & Direct-to-Consumer delivers quality content and compelling brands to over 160 territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Delivering a full range of entertainment experiences to local audiences across the globe, the unique brands include Universal TV, Sci-Fi, 13th Street, DIVA, Studio Universal, Telemundo, Bravo and DreamWorks. Universal+ (a hybrid linear and non-linear service) aggregates the group's brands on affiliate platforms, offering subscribers both live programming and an extensive range of compelling VOD content, including territory premieres and boxsets, available all in one place.

NBCU’s direct-to-consumer activity outside the US includes Hayu, the all-reality SVOD service available in 45 territories - including the UK, Canada and across Europe and Asia Pacific.

Job Description

The TV Programming Intern is part of the Programming team reporting to the Program Manager. This will include working on programming a TV channel and all that entails, from the viewing and acquisition of shows to the strategy of their placement on linear and non-linear platforms

Responsible for providing support and administrative assistance across the programming department working on multiple channels.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Content Scheduling & Planning

• Assist with the maintenance and preparation of program schedules across NBCUniversal channels.
• Support the team with scheduling changes, content updates, and program line-up planning.
• Ensure programming information is accurate and updated across internal systems.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders to support the effective delivery of programming schedules.
• Monthly Video On DemandPriorities for Bravo NZ
• Create the Monthly Programming Priorities

Audience Analysis & Reporting

• Assist in the preparation of ratings reports and audience analysis.
• Monitor program performance and identify trends in viewer behaviour.
• Support the team in analysing ratings data and competitor schedules.
• Contribute insights that help optimise content scheduling and audience engagement.
• Assist with content tracking and management of program inventories.
• Support the preparation of programming presentations and updates for internal stakeholders.
• Monitor upcoming content and ensure schedules reflect programming priorities.
• Conduct research into industry trends, audience preferences, and competitor activity.

Team Projects

• Participate in programming meetings and planning discussions.
• Support special projects across the Programming department.
• Collaborate with teams including Marketing, Creative, Research, Commercial, and Operations.
• Contribute ideas that improve processes, reporting, and audience outcomes

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

• Able to work onsite at the Sydney office for two days/week during the internship period
• Passion and Interest in TV Programming and /or working within TV scheduling
• Ability to manage and maintain data and reporting with a high level of accuracy
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proactive, can-do- attitude, and detail oriented

Desired Characteristics

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite - Outlook and Excel in particular
• An interest in working in media and developing a career within the broadcast industry

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

Additional Information

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 [emailprotected].