Studio Operations, Data Analytics Internships - Summer 2027

Nbcuniversal3; California; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid company holidays

Networking opportunities

Peacock subscription

Universal Parks access

Mental health resources

Needs-based housing/transportation aid

Job summary

NBCUniversal offers a paid Summer Internship Program in Universal City, CA, focused on media and entertainment. Interns will support news coverage, content creation, and innovative projects while developing professionally within a structured program.

Interns gain access to networking, learning opportunities, and mental health resources, with potential needs-based financial assistance for housing or transportation. The program runs June 7–August 13, 2027, requiring 40 hours per week on-site.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a degree-granting program during the entire duration of the internship.
• Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits).
• Authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the internship; no visa sponsorship needed.
• Available to work 40 hours per week from June 7 to August 13, 2027.
• Willingness to work in Universal City, CA.

Responsibilities

• Assist Global Inventory Planning with reporting and process improvements.
• Collaborate with operational teams to understand business needs and develop reporting solutions.

Skills

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Education

Pursuing a degree in Business, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Operations or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

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:

Studio Services - Global Iven Planning: Global Inventory Planning supports Studio Operations across three areas: Systems, Inventory Management, and Billing Management. The team supports Arts, Transportation, and Set Lighting & Grip across multiple locations in the U.S. and U.K. The intern will primarily work with the Systems team and gain exposure to how technology, data, and business processes support day-to-day studio operations. They will have opportunities to collaborate with different operational teams, understand their business needs, and help develop reporting and process improvements.

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 degree in Business, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Operations, or a related field.
• Experience or coursework with Power BI, Tableau, Excel, or another data visualization or reporting tool.
• Strong