Paid Summer News Internship in DC — Build Your Reel

Nbcuniversal3; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Networking opportunities

Peacock subscription

Universal Parks access

Mental health resources

Travel/housing assistance

Job summary

NBCUniversal Local's Summer Internship Program offers paid opportunities across News, Digital, and Community Affairs & Brand Marketing in Washington, DC. You'll gain hands-on experience, contribute to editorial, production, and storytelling efforts, and learn from seasoned professionals in a fast-paced media environment.

Participants commit to a 40-hour week from June 7 to August 13, 2027, with designed career development activities, networking, and potential housing/ transportation assistance.

Qualifications

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program during the entire duration of the internship.
• Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits).
• Must be presently authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week from June 7 - August 13, 2027.
• Must be willing to work in Washington DC.

Responsibilities

• News: Participate in daily editorial process including planning, researching, newsgathering, logging, writing and editing.
• News: Learn editorial and technical aspects of news gathering.
• News: Shadow producers and assignment editors.
• News: Produce individual news stories for demo reels and online.
• News: Participate in studio anchor sessions and assist on the assignment desk.
• Digital: Pitch, report and write news and features.
• Digital: Pitch, shoot and edit packaged video for social media.
• Digital: Identify opportunities for interaction on social media with live conversations.
• Digital: Cut video from linear shows for websites, apps and social media.
• Digital: Identify opportunities for graphics and data visualization.
• Digital: Shadow digital editors, TV producers, assignment desk editors and others.
• Community Affairs & Brand Marketing: Assist with planning community meetings and receptions for 50-100 people.
• Community Affairs & Brand Marketing: Refresh partner and influencer lists.
• Community Affairs & Brand Marketing: Research feature opportunities for community segments and shows.
• Community Affairs & Brand Marketing: Write engaging solution-focused articles for station websites.
• Community Affairs & Brand Marketing: Assist with planning and setup of dynamic live shots in the community.
• Spanish language writing and speaking proficiency a plus.

Education

Enrolled in a degree-granting program

Job description

NBCUniversal Local's Summer Internship Program offers paid opportunities across News, Digital, and Community Affairs & Brand Marketing in Washington, DC. You'll gain hands-on experience, contribute to editorial, production, and storytelling efforts, and learn from seasoned professionals in a fast-paced media environment.

Participants commit to a 40-hour week from June 7 to August 13, 2027, with designed career development activities, networking, and potential housing/ transportation assistance.