Human Resources & Culture Internships – Universal City

NBC Universal; California; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid company holidays

Peacock subscription

Free Universal Parks admission

Mental health resources

Transportation/housing assistance

NBCUCommutes transit passes

Job summary

NBCUniversal offers a paid Summer Internship Program based in Universal City, CA. Interns will support multiple teams in media and entertainment, contribute to real-world projects, and gain professional development opportunities.

The program emphasizes learning, collaboration, and exposure to major brands across NBCUniversal's portfolio. Highlights include a 40-hour work week from June 7 to August 13, 2027, with on-site duties and access to development and networking resources.

Qualifications

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program during the entire duration of the internship.
• Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits).
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Support diverse teams across NBCU’s operations and production functions.
• Assist with HR, programming, or operations projects as assigned by mentors.
• Contribute to content creation, social media tasks, and data analysis as needed.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Time management

Education

Enrolled in a degree-granting program

Tools

SAP

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 ofoffer.
• At our Universal City office interns will have access to the NBCUCommutes program, which provides fully subsidized transit passes to full-time lower lot employees, good for unlimited rides on all Metro bus and rail, such as the Metro Red Line.

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 Universal City, CA.

Universal Film consists of the operations to produce, acquire, market and distribute filmed entertainment worldwide in various media formats for theatrical, home entertainment, television and other distribution platforms. The division operates globally with colleagues spread across 20 countries. We pride ourselves in supporting and amplifying diverse stories told by unique voices. We want to bring in driven, dedicated, and diverse talent into our organization who are just as passionate as we are in continuing to tell stories that reflect our global audience.

Universal Television Entertainment is responsible for world-class television entertainment. The division programs and markets content acrossleading entertainment brandsBravo, NBC and Peacock, and produces over 3,000 hours of television annually through Universal Studio Group, the studio business comprised of Universal Television, Universal Global Television and Universal Television Alternative Studio.

Operations & Technology functions as a global shared service within NBCUniversal performing critical functions including Media, Broadcast and Studio Operations & Production, Content Supply Chain, Information Technology and Engineering, as well as Cyber Security. The group operates from numerous locations around the world, including New York, New Jersey, Los Angeles, Connecticut, and London.

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

• Universal Film Human Resources: As an intern with the Theatrical Marketing Human Resources team, you will report to the HR Manager and collaborate with team members across the business. Through hands-on work in recruiting, employee engagement, employee lifecycle activities, and HR initiatives, you will gain insight into the unique talent needs of a creative, dynamic organization.
• TV Programming, Inclusion: NBCU LAUNCHis the umbrella brand that houses the comprehensive inclusion efforts across NBCUniversal’s entertainment television portfolioin support of the company’s goal to produce authentic and compelling content. These efforts span across writers, directors, unscripted producers, casting, and below-the-line crew members who work in scripted, unscripted,and late-night programming. Interns will work closely with the Executive Assistants and Coordinators to write script coverage of materials from current and alumni talent; draft summaries and provide analysis;work with the team in creating and posting social media on a weekly basis; discoverNBCUniversal content, writecopy, anddesignthe social media strategy for posts across different platforms; and design, develop,and contribute to the monthly internal report out, as well as other tasks.
• Operations & Technology Human Resources: The West Coast Studio Operations HR team at NBCUniversal is looking for a high-energy, results-driven, and innovative HR Intern. The role is a perfect launch pad for someone interested in a career in HR, providing experience in both generalist and specialist work.We support the West Coast Studio Operations business at NBCU with a rich history in Film & TV as well as industry-leading production and post-production facilities and services, broadcast operations, studio property management, employee amenity services, special events, and marketing.In this role, you will have exposure to HR projects that span: onboarding, rewards and recognition, performance feedback, talent attraction and development, and HR’s business impact. In the day‑to‑day, you will help solve problems involving: Benefits, Payroll, Compensation, HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, Finance, and Data Analytics.

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 toretain 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 Universal City, CA.

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:

• Students with class standing of junior or above preferred.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Interest in the HR field,corporatecommunications and culture, and/or employee engagement.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.
• Strongproblem-solvingskills, with the ability to self-start and streamline.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, withprofessionalcommunicationat all levels.
• Well-organized with strong time management& multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to take direction from multiple stakeholders& balancenumerousprojects simultaneously.
• Proficiencyin MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Experience withSAPa plus.

The hourly rate for student interns is $19.00.

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.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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].