Government Affairs Internships - Summer 2027

Nbcuniversal3; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Networking & development

Peacock subscription

Free Universal Parks admission

Mental health resources

Needs-based transportation/housing aid

Job summary

NBCUniversal in Washington, DC offers a paid Summer Internship Program for aspiring legal professionals. The internship focuses on Corporate Legal and Government Affairs, with JD-level responsibilities and real-world exposure to regulatory and public policy matters.

Participants should be enrolled in a degree program, available to work 40 hours per week from June to August, and able to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program during the entire duration of the program.
• Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits).
• Must be presently authorized to work in the United States without NBCUniversal sponsorship.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week from June 7 to August 13, 2027.
• Must be willing to work in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

• Prepare briefing memos, talking points, and other written materials.
• Attend virtual and in-person hearings, conferences, and events.
• Collaborate with Government Affairs team to assess federal actions impact.

Skills

Entertainment/media interest

Team-oriented

Professional maturity

Education

J.D. candidate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Your future in media starts here. The NBCUniversal Summer Internship Program is your chance to help shape what's next in media and entertainment. Whether you're supporting major news coverage, creating content for iconic brands, or contributing to innovative projects, you'll bring your ideas, creativity, and perspective to make an impact throughout your internship.

Beyond your day-to-day role, you'll take part in a thoughtfully designed program focused on career development, building your professional presence, and growing your workplace confidence. Through real-world experience and a community of fellow interns, you'll explore what's possible in this ever changing and exciting industry.

In addition to all of our internships being paid, we will also offer the following for our Summer 2027 interns:

• Paid company holidays for full-time interns.
• Robust networking, learning and development opportunities.
• Complimentary Peacock subscription during your internship.
• Free admission to Universal Parks to use during your internship.
• Access to mental health resources including counseling sessions.
• Financial assistance to offset expenses for transportation and housing may be available on a needs-based basis for eligible in-person interns. More details about eligibility for this assistance will be provided at the time of offer.

Summer 2027 Program Details

Program Dates: June 7 - August 13, 2027

Time Commitment: 40 hours per week. Exact schedule to be determined based on business need.

Format: Opportunities listed will require an intern to work from Washington DC.

Summer 2027 Recruitment Timeline

• November 9 - December 4: Applications Open (may close early due to applicant volume)
• Mid November - Late December: First round video interviews
• Mid - Late January: Second round interviews
• Late January - February: Selected candidates receive offers

Areas of placement may include, but are not limited to:

• Corporate Legal - Government Affairs (JD-level): NBCUniversal's Government Affairs team focuses on regulatory, legislative, and public policy matters related to broadcasting/media/film/streaming issues, including broadcast licensing and media regulations, programming and advertising standards, accessibility, privacy, intellectual property, and content piracy. Responsibilities for the Government Affairs legal intern may include but are not limited to: preparing briefing memos, talking points, comment summaries, and other written material; attending virtual and in person hearings, conferences, and events; partnering with team members to determine the impact of federal actions on the organization; developing presentations and other written materials on findings; and acting as an internal consultant to the government affairs team.

Basic Requirements:

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program. Spring 2027 graduates are not eligible for our Summer 2027 internship 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 to work in the United States.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week from June 7 - August 13, 2027.
• Must be willing to work in Washington DC.
• For further clarification, candidates currently on any student or exchange visa (e.g. F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, J-1, M-1) are not eligible to apply unless they will be able to change or adjust to another status that grants work authorization without NBCUniversal sponsorship.
• NBCUniversal is an E-Verify company, requiring all employees to have an active Social Security number. Any candidate receiving an internship offer must complete I-9 form with Social Security number within 3 days of hire.

Desired Characteristics:

• Must be a current J.D. candidate in good standing.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• An educational background in any of the following areas: Political Science, Government, English, History, Communications, or other related majors.
• Previous legal experience or demonstrable interest.
• Strong interest in entertainment/media.
• Strong professional maturity and judgment.
• Collaborative and enjoys working in a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

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