Media Asset & Archival Management Internships - Summer 2027

Nbcuniversal3; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays for interns

Networking & development opportunities

Peacock subscription during internship

Universal Parks admission

Mental health resources

Housing/transport assistance (needs-‑b

Job summary

NBCUniversal offers a Summer Internship Program based in North Bergen, NJ, designed to expose students to media and entertainment workflows. Interns will support news coverage, content creation, and innovative projects, bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to the team.

Beyond daily tasks, the program emphasizes career development, professional growth, and networking within NBCUniversal’s global operations.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in a degree-granting program during the entire 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.
• Available to work 40 hours per week from June 7 to August 13, 2027.
• Must be willing to work in North Bergen, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Production Services and Media Desk Operations.
• Learn to add descriptive metadata to video for quick retrieval in the MAM system.
• Support archival video restoration and inventory tracking; assist in tape digitization efforts.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress

Tools

Avid applications

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.

Benefits & 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.

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 North Bergen, NJ.

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

Operations & Technology

O&T 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 NewYork, New Jersey, Los Angeles, Connecticut, and London.

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

Production Services, Media Desk Ops: T he Media Assets team is responsible for creating, maintaining, researching, and restoring from the vast NBC News archival collection (both digital and physical assets). Our clients include producers across NBC News, Telemundo, and affiliates. An internship would involve learning to add descriptive metadata to video to enable quick retrieval in the future, and how to locate archival video in the MAM system and restore it back to the workgroup. An intern might also be involved in tracking physical inventory or assisting in tape digitization efforts at the Central Archives facility in NorthBergen.

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 North Bergen, NJ.
• 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.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in communications, journalism or liberal arts field preferred.
• Experience with Avid applications a plus.

The hourly rate for student interns is $20.00.

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