NBC News Bureau Internships - Summer 2027

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Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 34,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Networking opportunities

Peacock subscription

Universal Parks pass

Mental health resources

Need-based housing/transport aid

Job summary

NBCUniversal is offering paid summer internships in Chicago, IL. The program emphasizes career development, professional presence, and real-world newsroom experience. Interns will work from Chicago and contribute to NBC News coverage, with opportunities across desks, production, and online platforms.

The Summer 2027 Internship runs June 7 to August 13, 2027, at 40 hours per week. Eligible students will receive access to mentorship, networking, and perks including Peacock access and event

Qualifications

Must be actively enrolled in a degree granting program for the duration of the internship.
Current class standing and ability to work 40 hours per week.
Authorized to work in the United States without NBCUniversal sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Provide editorial support to NBC News assignment desk, including calling, booking interviews, and logging press conferences.
Assist producers with location support, travel bookings, and scouting live shot positions.
Pitch, research, and develop stories for various platforms.

Skills

Editorial support

Interview coordination

Phone communication

Research

Education

Active student in degree 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.

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 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 Chicago, IL.

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

More Americans watch NBC News than any news organization in the world. NBC News' leading and award winning television news broadcasts include TODAY, NBC Nightly News, Meet the Press, and Dateline NBC. The rapidly growing NBC News Digital Group - including its streaming news services NBC News NOW and TODAY All Day - and the network's award winning original podcast and audio unit provide continuous content to consumers wherever they are, whenever they want it.

Join the team supporting coverage of the Midwest region for NBC's flagship broadcast network shows, TODAY and NIGHTLY NEWS, along with our expanding online platforms.

Our intern will have the opportunity to work on all types of stories, from breaking news to features, with topics ranging from crime to the economy to weather. The intern will collaborate with our assignment desk, producers and correspondents and gain an understanding of the inner workings of network news - from pitching stories to seeing the final product on air.

Providing editorial support to the NBC news assignment desk- making phone calls, booking interviews, logging press conferences.
Assisting producers with location support, including booking travel and scouting live shot positions.
Pitching, researching, and developing stories for various platforms.

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 Chicago, IL.
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.

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