NBC Local Boston News Internships – Summer 2027

Nbcuniversal Media, LLC; Needham Heights (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Networking opportunities

Free park admissions

Mental health resources

Transportation/housing assistance

Job summary

NBCUniversal Local Boston offers Summer 2027 News Internship opportunities in Needham, MA. Interns support NBC Boston News, Sports, Digital, Creative Services, Original Content, and Sales/Marketing with hands-on editorial, video, social media, and reporting tasks.

Program runs June 7–August 13, 2027, 40 hours/week. Paid at $19/hour. Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program, able to work in Needham, MA, and may qualify for housing or transportation assistance.

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 in the United States and must not require work visa sponsorship.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week from June 7 – August 13, 2027.
• Must be willing to work in Needham, MA.

Responsibilities

• Support NBC Boston News with editorial tasks, planning, researching, writing, and editing.
• Collaborate with Sports News, Digital, and Creative Services on content creation and social media.
• Assist with on-air scripts, field shoots, and post-production tasks.
• Contribute to community campaigns and special projects.
• Learn and apply newsroom best practices and industry workflows.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

Pursuing a degree in Journalism or related field

Tools

Final Cut Pro

Adobe Creative Suite

Google Trends

Job description

NBC Local Boston News Internships – Summer 2027

• Intern
• Business Segment: NBCUniversal Local
• Compensation: USD 19 - USD 19 - hourly

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. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

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.

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.
• 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.

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 Needham, MA.

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

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

• NBC Boston News: TheNBC Boston News internship offers hands-on experience in the editorial process, including planning, researching, newsgathering, writing, and editing. The intern will learn both editorial and technical aspects of news production, shadowproducersand assignment editors, and create individual news stories for demo reels and online platforms.Additionalresponsibilities includeparticipatingin studio anchor sessions,assistingwith viewer calls and tips, and contributing to special projects.
• Sports News: The Sports News intern willcollaborate with content producers across social, digital, linear, and audio platforms. The role involves hands-on experience in content creation, including shooting andediting video, designing graphics, executing social media content, creating motion graphics, conducting research, archiving feeds, and writing copy.
• Digital: The Digitalinternshipinvolves creating and adapting content for digital platforms, including pitching, reporting, and writing news and feature stories, as well as producing and editing video pieces for social media in collaboration with digital staff and on-air reporters. Interns will transform linear broadcasts into short-form content,identifyopportunities for interactive engagement and data visualization, and cut video for use across websites, apps, and social channels. Additionally, the role includes shadowing various newsroom professionals andassistingwith social media management.
• Creative Services/Social Media: This internship will support station marketing strategies and initiatives across various digital platforms, including social media and YouTube.Responsibilities includestory selection and editing of social videos for NBC10 accounts,collaboratingwith the Programming Department on content for The Hub Happenings and community initiatives,creatingdaily YouTube thumbnails, attendingon-site events to capture photos and videos for social media, and brainstormingcreative ideas to engage followers and elevate marketing messages across all platforms.
• Original Content & Community: This internship will involve learning to write on-air scripts, produce segments, andassistwith field shoots. Responsibilities include managing on-site guests, running the teleprompter, editing video and social media content, planning live shots, researching community features, and writing web articles. The role also involves helping withthelogistics, data, and activations ofcommunity campaigns.
• Sales/Marketing: The Sales Marketing Internship assists with partnership initiatives, sponsorship fulfillment, and proof-of-performance executions, including gathering sponsorship clips and screengrabs, maintaining updated tracking documents, and working with Creative Services, Operations, and other internal teams to provide materials for Recaps and Special Requests.

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 Needham, MA.

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.
• Pursuing a degree in Journalism or Broadcast Journalism, Digital/New Media Studies, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Production, English,Social Media, or Research.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English a plus (written and verbal).
• Commitment to building an inclusive work environment.
• Ability to multitask and highly organized.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Previousinternship experience within a corporate setting.
• Experience with Social Media Platforms,Final Cut Pro,Adobe Creative Suite,and SEO tools such as Google Trends a plus.

The hourly rate for student interns is $19.00.

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].