Legal Internships - Summer 2027

Nbcuniversal3; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays for interns

Networking and development programs

Peacock subscription during internship

Free admission to Universal Parks

Mental health resources

Needs-based housing/transport support

Job summary

NBCUniversal is offering a Summer Internship Program that gives students hands-on experience in media and entertainment, from supporting news coverage to contributing to creative projects. You’ll participate in a structured development program, build your professional presence, and learn through real-world experiences with a community of fellow interns.

The program runs June 7 to August 13, 2027, requires 40 hours per week, and is based in New York, NY.

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 for any employer in the United States and not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Areas of placement may include Corporate Legal Rotational (JD-level) and Platform Distribution & Partnerships Legal (JD-level) internships with related drafting, reviewing, and negotiating of agreements.
• Interns will participate in a 10-week program featuring training, exposure, and opportunities to work with corporate legal teams and business legal affairs, under supervision.

Education

Active enrollment in a degree-granting program

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.

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 New York, NY.

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

Benefits and Additional Perks

• 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.

NBCU Corporate groups are uniquely positioned at the core of our organization. Employees within these groups use their area of expertise to support all businesses across the company, keeping the heart of each brand at the forefront.

Platform Distribution & Partnerships is a division of NBCUniversal's media group responsible for the distribution and monetization of the company's multi-billion-dollar linear and streaming services portfolio to pay-tv providers, NBC broadcast affiliates, consumer technology platforms and devices, and consumer brands. A key revenue-generator, the division is comprised of content distribution, affiliate relations and strategic partnerships across NBC, Peacock, Telemundo and various FAST channels.

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

• Corporate Legal Rotational (JD-level): The NBCU Corporate Legal Function is hosting a Legal Rotational Experience for law students interested in Entertainment Law. This program is designed to positively impact inclusion in the legal profession. The Legal Rotational Experience will be a program that provides training, exposure, and opportunities to law students. Interns will work in one Corporate Legal group and one Business Legal group during the course of the 10-week internship. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: assisting team members with drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of legal agreements; providing timely and thorough analysis on potential risks and issues and proposing practical, responsive solutions; and working collaboratively with lawyers to identify and implement improvements to contract forms and processes.
• Platform Distribution & Partnerships Legal (JD-level): The PD&P Legal intern will conduct legal and contractual research - including reviewing existing agreements and summarizing relevant contractual provisions and obligations - to assist NBCUniversal's Platform Distribution and Partnerships Business and Legal Affairs team in managing and negotiating the company's distribution agreements for its linear television portfolio, Peacock, and FAST channels.

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 New York, NY.
• For further clari