Media Asset & Archival Management Internships – Summer 2027

confidential; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The NBCUniversal Summer Internship Program offers hands-on experience in media and entertainment, with opportunities to support major news coverage and create content for iconic brands.

Beyond daily work, the program focuses on career development, professional growth, and networking, with paid internships and access to resources including a Peacock subscription and mental health support. The internship occurs in North Bergen, NJ and runs 40 hours per week from June 7 to August 13, 2027.

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 available to work 40 hours per week from June 7 – August 13, 2027 and be willing to work in North Bergen, NJ; must be authorized to work in the United States without NBCUniversal sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support major news coverage and create content for iconic NBCUniversal brands.
• Participate in career development and build professional presence.
• Assist in metadata tagging and archival video tasks in NBC News assets.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree candidate in communications, journalism or liberal arts

Sophomore status or above (30 credits)

Tools

Avid applications

Job description

Company 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.

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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

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.

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 New York, New Jersey, Los Angeles, Connecticut, and London.

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

Production Services, Media Desk Ops: The 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 North Bergen.

Qualifications

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.

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 .