NBC News Creative & Digital Design Internships – Summer 2027

Nbcuniversal Media, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid company holidays

Networking opportunities

Free park admission during internship

Mental health resources

Needs-based housing/transportation aid

Job summary

NBCUniversal invites eligible students to apply for the Summer 2027 NBC News Creative & Digital Design Internship in New York, NY. This paid summer internship offers hands-on experience across NBC News editorial graphics, digital art, and on-air design workflows.

You will work 40 hours per week during June 7 – August 13, 2027, with opportunities to collaborate with editors and designers across platforms. Housing and transportation support may be available; interns gain professional development

Qualifications

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program during the entire internship period.
• Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits).
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without NBCUniversal sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week from June 7 – August 13, 2027.
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY.

Responsibilities

• Artworks: learn the design process and contribute to the daily graphic production; integrate graphics on air using Adobe tools.
• Digital Art & Photo: assist with photo editing, illustrations, and social graphics for articles on today.com, msnbc.com, and nbcnews.com.

Skills

Creative thinking

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Currently enrolled in degree program

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Cinema 4D

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

NBC News Creative & Digital Design Internships – Summer 2027

• Intern
• Business Segment: NBC Editorial
• Compensation: up to USD 19 - weekly

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 New York, NY.

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.

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

• Artworks: This intern will learn the design process and contribute to the daily graphic production. They will also learn about the process of integrating graphics on air. We are looking for interns majoring in Graphic Design or Animation with experience in Adobe Suite and Cinema 4D.
• Digital Art & Photo: The NBC News Digital Art and Photo Department works with the editorial departments across our newsrooms to photo edit, illustrate, and create visual design work for our sites, apps, and social platforms. This intern will work with art directors, reporters, and editors to select and edit images for articles on today.com, msnbc.com, and/or nbcnews.com, and our digital platforms. They will produce conceptual, photo-based illustrations with Photoshop and Illustrator and design and produce social graphics.

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 New York, NY.

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.
• Strong interest in the media industry.
• Previous internship experience and on-campus involvement.
• Strong interest in and demonstrated knowledge of current affairs.
• Technical Skills: Adobe Creative Suite, Cinema 4D, strong knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Desired majors: Digital/New Media Studies, Communications, Graphic Design, Animation.

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].