NBC News Production & Digital Editorial Internships – Summer 2027

Nbcuniversal Media, LLC; California; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid company holidays for interns

Networking and professional events

Free admission to Universal Parks

Mental health resources

Transportation/housing assistance (on/

NBCUCommutes transit passes

Job summary

NBCUniversal is seeking a Summer 2027 intern for NBC News Production & Digital Editorial in Universal City, CA. This paid internship runs June 7–August 13, 2027, at 40 hours per week, with opportunities to support major news coverage and digital projects.

Areas of placement may include Digital Platforms and Digital Culture & Trends, where you will write headlines, contribute to stories, and collaborate with reporters and editors while gaining hands-on newsroom experience.

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 for any employer in the United States without visa 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 Universal City, CA.

Responsibilities

• Areas of placement may include Digital Platforms: writing variations of headlines to optimize click-through rate and engagement.
• Areas of placement may include Digital Culture & Trends: writing and reporting stories on pop culture, internet trends and lifestyle news.

Skills

Writing

Reporting

News judgement

Education

Majors: Journalism/Broadcast Journalism

Majors: Digital/New Media Studies

Majors: Communications

Majors: English

Job description

NBC News Production & Digital Editorial 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.
• At our Universal City office interns will have access to the NBCUCommutes program, which provides fully subsidized transit passes to full-time lower lot employees, good for unlimited rides on all Metro bus and rail, such as the Metro Red Line.

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 Universal City, CA.

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:

• Digital Platforms: Marketing promotion plans and alerts for top stories. You will be writing different variations of headlines for stories to optimize click-through rate and engagement.
• Digital Culture & Trends: Writing and reporting stories on pop culture, entertainment, internet trends and lifestyle news. You’ll work alongside reporters and editors to pitch and write stories for NBCNews.com, contribute to breaking news coverage and help cover major pop culture events.

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 Universal City, 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:

• Students with class standing of junior or above preferred.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Strong interest in and demonstrated knowledge of current affairs, including politics, social justice, international affairs, science, sports, and pop culture.
• Strong news judgement and an instinct for what will resonate with a broad digital audience.
• Previous internship experience and on-campus involvement.
• Desired majors: Journalism or Broadcast Journalism, Digital/New Media Studies, Communications, Political Science, Production, Social Media, English.

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.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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] .