Paid Summer Media Internship in DC — Launch Your News Career

Nbcuniversal3; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays for interns

Networking opportunities

Peacock subscription

Universal Parks admissions

Mental health resources

Travel/housing assistance (needs-based

Job summary

NBCUniversal Local in Washington, DC is offering a paid Summer Internship Program for Summer 2027. You will support major news coverage, create content for iconic brands, and contribute to innovative projects while bringing your ideas and perspective to the team.

The program emphasizes career development, professional growth, and networking, with internships requiring 40 hours per week from June 7 to August 13, 2027, and a requirement to work in Washington DC.

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 without visa sponsorship for NBCUniversal 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 Washington DC.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily editorial process: planning, researching, newsgathering, logging, writing and editing
• Learn editorial and technical aspects of news gathering
• Shadow producers and assignment editors
• Produce individual news stories for demo reels and online
• Participate in studio anchor session
• Assist with planning community meetings and receptions for 50-100 people
• Refresh stations' partner and influencer lists
• Research feature opportunities for community segments and shows
• Write engaging solution-focused articles for station websites
• Assist with planning and set up of dynamic live shots in the community

Skills

News editing

Journalism basics

Digital content

Social media engagement

Education

Currently enrolled in degree program

Job description

NBCUniversal Local in Washington, DC is offering a paid Summer Internship Program for Summer 2027. You will support major news coverage, create content for iconic brands, and contribute to innovative projects while bringing your ideas and perspective to the team.

The program emphasizes career development, professional growth, and networking, with internships requiring 40 hours per week from June 7 to August 13, 2027, and a requirement to work in Washington DC.