Program Management & Operations Internships - Summer 2027

Nbcuniversal3; California; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Networking opportunities

Peacock subscription

Universal Parks pass

Mental health resources

Housing/transportation assistance (may

NBCUCommutes transit passes

Job summary

NBCUniversal invites students to join the Summer Internship Program at Universal City, CA, to gain real-world experience in media and entertainment. You will contribute ideas, creativity, and perspective across news coverage, content creation, and innovative projects.

Through a thoughtfully designed program, interns build professional presence, grow confidence, and network with peers in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The internship is paid and on-site.

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 NBCUniversal sponsorship for visa
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week from June 7 to August 13, 2027
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA

Responsibilities

• Support major news coverage, content creation, or innovative projects across NBCUniversal properties
• Contribute ideas, creativity, and perspective to internship projects
• Gain hands-on experience with real-world media operations and workflows

Education

Enrolled in a degree-granting program

Job description

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.
• Complimentary Peacock subscription during your internship.
• 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 of offer.
• 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.

Summer 2027 Program Details

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

Operations & Technology: O&T functions as a global shared service within NBCUniversal performing critical functions including Media, Broadcast and Studio Operations & Production, Content Supply Chain, Information Technology and Engineering, as well as Cyber Security. The group operates from numerous locations around the world, including New York, New Jersey, Los Angeles, Connecticut, and London.

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

Technical Operations, GMO - Business Operations: The Media Operations team at NBCUniversal supports the end-to-end operational delivery of content across digital platforms and distribution partners. Our group works cross-functionally with Product, Technology, Legal, Platform Operations, and external partners to ensure content is delivered accurately, efficiently, and on time. The intern will gain hands-on exposure to high-visibility initiatives including content delivery workflows, operational process improvement, emerging AI use cases, and platform launches. This role provides a strong foundation in project management within a fast-paced media environment, with opportunities to support both day-to-day operations and forward-looking initiatives focused on automation, tooling, and scale.

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 to retain 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. Currently pursuing a de