Sales Intern (TV Distribution)

NBC Universal; London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive employee discounts

Access to myPerks NBCU programme

Free streaming access to Hayu and NOW

Job summary

NBCUniversal offers a 12-month internship in Central London for students returning to full-time education. You will work on reporting, client communication and cross-departmental collaboration within Sales, Marketing, Distribution, Finance and Legal teams, gaining insight into content licensing and market strategies.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience, ad-hoc projects, and a hybrid candidate with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Currently an undergraduate studying at University and returning to full-time education in Autumn 2028
• Willing to gain work experience after completing A-Levels or equivalent
• Eligible to work in the UK for the duration of the internship
• Able to work on-site in NBCUniversal's Central London office four days per week

Responsibilities

• Use in-house database systems to produce reports listing available product across all programming.
• Proactively update clients with product information and gather feedback.
• Liaise with clients regarding product queries and deal updates in internal systems.
• Support Sales Administrator throughout deal lifecycle including inputting data and updating clients.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Team player with initiative

Education

Undergraduate student in progress

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

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.

Job Description

To join one of our 12-month Internships you must meet one of the following criteria:

• You’re currently an undergraduate studying at University and returning to full time education in Autumn 2028
• You’re looking to gain work experience after completing your A-Levels, an equivalent course or an Apprenticeship

Additionally, you must also:

• Be eligible to work in the UK without restriction for the duration of the internship from Monday 5th July 2027 – Friday 21st July 2028
• Be able to work in NBCUniversal's Central London office on-site fourdays per week

We recommend applying to just one internship role, this helps ensure your application is considered for the opportunity that best matches your interests and skills. Choosing one allows us to focus on what excites you most and where you’ll shine brightest.

What will I be doing?

NBCUniversal is a leader in delivering entertainment programming to the US & international marketplaces. Its Television Distribution division is responsible for the global distribution of NBCUniversal products to all forms of television throughout the world. This includes distribution of current and library films & TV series in the Pay, Free, Basic and New Media markets.

• Using in-house database systems to produce reports listing available product across all programming including Feature Films, Scripted Series, Non-Scripted Series, Documentaries and TV/Film Specials including creating curated lists for clients upon request.
• Regularly updating clients with product information & pro-actively gathering customer feedback.
• Liaising with clients with respect to product queries.
• Supporting Sales Administrator throughout deal admin lifecycle including inputting in internal systems & updating clients on deal updates/changes when required
• Work closely with several internal departments including Marketing team to ensure client support & provision of marketing materials, Distribution team regarding supply of broadcast materials to clients, Finance team regarding payment & billing queries and Legal team to ensure contracts are signed.
• Maintaining internal tracking documents for upcoming TV series to enable team focus on key Sales opportunities
• Creation of presentation decks and ad-adhoc analysis, liaising with Business Development, Marketing & Product teams as required
• Assisting with ad-adhoc office, diary and travel management as required
• Ad hoc projects

What will I learn from this opportunity?

• Understanding of the work of a Sales team of a major film & TV studio, and the structure of the Film & TV Licensing deal negotiation process.
• Understanding of the UK Media Market and insight into the needs of clients (channels & platforms) regarding content and rights acquisition.
• Detailed knowledge of different product types distributed by NBCUniversal, including the lifecycle from theatrical release/original broadcast to library.
• Insight into sales strategy, budgeting and legal processes.
• Contact with clients in multiple markets.

Qualifications

What do I need to bring to the role?

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• A passion for TV and Film
• Strong organizational skills: reliable, detail focused, strong sense of initiative with the ability to multitask
• Able to balance and prioritise a busy workload in a fast-moving environment
• Proactive and solution focused individual with a positive attitude
• Great interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently yet as an integral part of a close-knit team, in a hybrid office/home environment.

In addition to valuable hands‑on experience, UK interns receive a competitive benefits package that supports their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Additional perks include exclusive employee discounts, access to ‘myPerks’ NBCU’s employee programme with opportunities to win tickets to attend movie premieres, swag bundles and more. Plus, you’ll get free streaming access to your favourite platforms like Hayu and NOW TV.

The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.

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 [e-mail].