Platform Distribution & Partnerships: Business Development, Sales & Marketing Internships – Summer 2027

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays for interns

Robust networking and development

Free Universal Parks admission

Mental health resources access

Transportation/housing assistance (in‑

Job summary

NBCUniversal is offering a Summer 2027 Platform Distribution & Partnerships internships in New York, NY. The program runs June 7–August 13, 2027, at 40 hours per week and pays up to $19 per hour.

Interns will support Sales and Partner Marketing teams across NBCU’s distribution and marketing efforts, with opportunities to present research to leadership. Qualifications include active enrollment in a degree program, sophomore standing or higher, US work authorization without sponsorship, and

Qualifications

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program during the entire internship.
• Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits).
• Must be presently authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from NBCUniversal.
• 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

• Support Sales team by learning distribution rights, market research, and contract obligations.
• Assist Partner Marketing in developing integrated marketing initiatives to drive distributor revenues.

Education

Currently enrolled in a degree-granting program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Platform Distribution & Partnerships: Business Development, Sales & Marketing Internships – Summer 2027

• Intern
• Business Segment: NBCU Corporate
• Compensation: up to USD 19 - hourly

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

Media Group: The Media Group at NBCU supports a powerhouse collection of consumer-first brands including Peacock, NBC, Bravo, NBC Sports, and NBCU International. Withunequalledscale, our teams make the most out of every opportunity to collaborate and learn from one another.We’realways looking for ways to innovate faster, accelerate ourgrowthand consistently offer thevery bestin consumer experience. Butmostofall,we’rebacked by a culture of respect. We embrace authenticity and inspire people to thrive.

Platform Distribution & Partnerships is a division of NBCUniversal that drives the North American distribution of the company's multi-billion-dollar television portfolio to cable, satellite, and telco providers, as well as live streaming services, and other digital platforms. A key revenue-generator, the division oversees the distribution of NBC, Telemundo, Bravo, Peacock, a variety of free ad supported TV networks, as well as major NBCUniversal tentpoles such as the Olympics.

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

• Sales: The intern will support the Sales team that negotiates the content distribution rights of NBCUniversal broadcast/cable portfolio and the Peacock app in the United States and the Caribbean. Interns will learn about the media landscape and specifically how NBCU network distribution contracts are managed. The intern will support the strategic opportunity analysis of the distribution of Peacock on various platforms. The Intern will have opportunities to collaborate with other departments including Marketing, Legal and Digital Product.Tasks will include analyzing industry, subscriber, and distributor trends and supporting account management and compliance of contract obligations and entitlements. There will be several opportunities over the course of the internship to pitch and present intern’s own research to Senior Leadership.
• Partner Marketing: The Intern’s primary function is to support the Partner Marketing Team in their efforts to develop innovative integrated marketing initiatives that secure distribution, drive distributor and NBCUniversal revenues and reinforce the value of the NBCUniversal portfolio with our distribution partners.

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.
• Seeking a degree in business, communications, finance, or marketing.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Interested in the media landscape and content distribution on various platforms.

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].