NBC Bay Area - Community Engagement Internship – Fall 2026

NBCUniversal; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust networking opportunities

Peacock subscription during internship

Free admission to Universal Parks

Job summary

NBCUniversal Local Stations in San Jose, CA, offers a Fall 2026 internship program. Time commitment is 20 hours per week, with the program dates September 21 – December 18, 2026. Interns work on community engagement, partnerships, and event planning at our San Jose station.

The paid internship includes opportunities to learn about communications, community outreach, and media operations while gaining hands-on experience and access to NBCU resources.

Qualifications

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree‑granting program during the entire duration of the internship.
• Current class standing of Junior or above.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without NBCUniversal sponsorship.
• Must be available to work 20 hours per week.
• Must be willing to work in San Jose, CA.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing community engagement campaigns and station initiatives.
• Collaborate with News, Marketing, Sales, and other departments to develop partnerships.
• Build and maintain relationships with nonprofit organizations and community partners.
• Coordinate production of Community Calendar listings and PSAs.
• Draft press materials and press releases to promote initiatives and events.
• Research community organizations and story ideas aligned with station priorities.
• Identify compelling community stories and potential guests for programming.
• Write PSA scripts, event articles, newsletters, and social media content.
• Capture photography and video at community events for promotional use.
• Represent NBC Bay Area and Telemundo 48 as a station ambassador at events.
• Support project management by maintaining timelines and tracking results.
• Utilize MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite to support initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Social media experience

Storytelling

Education

Enrollment in degree program (Marketing/Communications/Public Relations/Journalism)

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

See yourself at NBCU! Be a part of our intern community, a group of curious and passionate trailblazers who we believe are the future of our industry.

The NBCUniversal Internship Program allows students to unlock their potential by contributing to big projects in meaningful ways that matter. To thrive as an NBCU intern, you are ready to bring your passion for media, entertainment, and technology along with your desire to learn each day.

In addition to all of our internships being paid, we will also offer the following for our Fall 2026 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.

Fall 2026 Recruitment Timeline:

• July 28 – August 14: Applications Open (may close early due to applicant volume)
• Mid – Late August: Interviews ****
• Mid – Late August: Selected candidates receive offers

Fall 2026 Internship Program:

• Applications Close: August 14, 2026 at 11:59pm ET. Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!
• Program Dates: September 21 – December 18, 2026
• Time Commitment: 20 hours per week. Exact schedule to be determined based on business need.
• Format: Opportunities listed will require an intern to work from our station in San Jose, CA.

NBCUniversal Local Stations is NBCUniversal’s local media division that delivers English and Spanish‑speakers and bilingual audiences in 31 U.S. markets and Puerto Rico, the very best in local sports, news, weather, consumer and investigative reporting, and lifestyle entertainment across any platform and screen. NBCUniversal Local is comprised of three individual media groups including the NBC Owned Television Stations, the NBC Sports Regional Networks and the Telemundo Station Group. NBCUniversal Local’s stations and networks serve diverse audiences and communities across linear, streaming, OTT, digital web, mobile and audio, and cable platforms and work together to keep local audiences informed anytime and anywhere.

KNTV Community Engagement:

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing community engagement campaigns, station initiatives, and special events throughout the Bay Area, including occasional weekend activations.
• Collaborate with News, Marketing, Sales, Creative Services, and other station departments to develop community partnerships, execute strategic initiatives, and create meaningful impact throughout the Bay Area.
• Build and maintain relationships with nonprofit organizations, community leaders, sponsors, and community partners in support of station initiatives.
• Coordinate the production of Community Calendar listings, Public Service Announcements (PSAs), and other promotional materials by working with community partners and internal teams.
• Assist in drafting press materials, media advisories, press releases, and other communications to promote community initiatives, partnerships, and station events.
• Research community organizations, events, partnership opportunities, and story ideas that align with station priorities.
• Identify compelling community stories, nonprofit partners, and potential guests for news and community affairs programming.
• Write PSA scripts, community event articles, newsletters, post‑event recaps, social media content, and other digital communications.
• Capture photography and video, including b‑roll, at community events for promotional, editorial, and social media use.
• Represent NBC Bay Area and Telemundo 48 as a professional and engaging station ambassador at community events.
• Assist with project management by maintaining event timelines, organizing marketing materials, tracking campaign results, managing department invoices, and supporting day‑to‑day operations.
• Gather and distribute on‑air news clips and other promotional assets to community partners.
• Utilize Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and other digital tools to support departmental initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Community Engagement team.

Join us in moving the community forward. Gain valuable hands‑on experience in community engagement, strategic partnerships, communications, and event planning.

Qualifications:

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree‑granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program. Recent graduates are not eligible for our internship program.
• Current class standing of Junior or above.
• 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 20 hours per week during duration of internship.
• Must be willing to work in San Jose, 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:

• Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field preferred.
• Passion for community engagement, storytelling, and serving diverse communities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Self‑motivated, collaborative, and eager to learn.
• Experience with social media, digital content creation, photography, or videography is a plus.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.

Base Salary is $18.45 per hour

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 [e-mail].