Telemundo 44 DC News Internships - Summer 2027

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

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.

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 Washington DC.

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

NBCUniversal Local is NBCUniversal's local media division that delivers English and Spanish-speakers and bilingual audiences in 31 U.S. markets and Puerto Rico, the very best in local sports, news, weather, consumer and investigative reporting, and lifestyle entertainment across any platform and screen. NBCUniversal Local is comprised of three individual media groups including the NBC Owned Television Stations, the NBC Sports Regional Networks and the Telemundo Station Group. NBCUniversal Local's stations and networks serve diverse audiences and communities across linear, streaming, OTT, digital web, mobile and audio, and cable platforms and work together to keep local audiences informed anytime and anywhere.

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

News

• 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
• Research view calls and tips and assist on the assignment desk

Digital

• Pitch, report and write news and features
• Pitch, shoot and edit packaged video pieces for social media platforms in conjunction with the Digital staff and on-air reporters
• Identify opportunities for interaction on social media platforms with live conversations between reporters and story sources
• Cut video from linear shows for use on websites, apps and social media
• Identify opportunities for graphics and data visualization
• 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
• 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
• Spanish language writing and speaking proficiency a plus

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 Washington DC.