TV Entertainment & USG Production, Development & Programming Internships - Academic Year 2025-2[...]

NBC Universal; California (MO); On-site; USD 20,057,856 - 30,086,784; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health PTO

Networking opportunities

Peacock subscription

Universal Parks admission

Transit subsidy

Job summary

NBCUniversal’s TV Entertainment & USG Production, Development & Programming Internship for Academic Year 2025–2026 is a paid on-site role in Universal City, CA. It runs Sep 15, 2025–Apr 17, 2026, at $17.50/hour with 16–24 hours per week and flexible scheduling for classes.

Interns will engage in projects across production, development, casting, and content acquisition. Benefits include mental health PTO, networking, Peacock subscription, Universal Parks admission, and transit subsidies where

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in a degree-granting program for Sep 2025–Apr 2026.
• Sophomore or above (≥30 credits).
• Authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship required.
• Available to work 16–24 hours per week.
• Willing to work on-site in Universal City, CA.

Responsibilities

• Assist Production Assistants and teams with projects; manage assets via Dropbox.
• Track production calendars in Airtable and support press leads.
• Research talent, determine casting news, and compile premiere dates.
• Plan logs for networks and coordinate with marketing on promo strategies.
• Attend meetings and support post‑production materials review.

Skills

Strong writing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Research skills

Education

Active enrollment in degree program

Sophomore or above (≥30 credits)

Authorized to work in the United States

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Airtable

IMDBPro

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

TV Entertainment & USG Production, Development & Programming Internship – Academic Year 2025‑2026 (NBC Universal)

Program Overview

Interns will work full‑time at Universal City, CA, from September 15, 2025 through April 17, 2026. The internship is paid at $17.50 per hour and requires a commitment of 16–24 hours per week, with scheduling flexibility to accommodate course schedules. Eligible students will participate in a range of projects across production, development, casting, and content acquisition.

Benefits include:

• Paid time off for mental health, school exams, and personal holidays.
• Robust networking, learning, and development opportunities.
• Complimentary Peacock subscription.
• Free admission to Universal Parks.
• Universal City Commutes transit subsidy for qualified employees (Metro bus and rail passes).

Responsibilities

• Campaign Project Management: Assist Production Assistants and teams with on‑air and off‑air projects; manage show assets and deliverables via Dropbox; track production calendars in Airtable; support press leads with screeners, press clips, and promotional content; manage asset logs.
• Entertainment Casting: Maintain internal talent database; curate daily casting news; research theater and comedy shows; compile TV premiere dates and cancellations; manage Competitive Pilot Report and track showcases during pilot season.
• Entertainment Scripted Content: Schedule and track meetings and pitches for junior executives; file and submit development pitches; create weekly “Premiere Week” newsletters; conduct script coverage; take notes during creative calls and pitches.
• Multiplatform Strategy & Planning: Plan and schedule daily logs on selected networks; collaborate with the marketing group to determine optimal promotion strategies for large‑scale campaigns across scripted, unscripted, news, and live events.
• Production & Operations: Attend meetings; support FineCut and NBCU’s internal screening system; review post‑production materials; update production spreadsheets; provide production information; coordinate with other departments for up‑to‑date show data.
• Unscripted Content – Alternative, Lifestyle & Documentary: Attend production and show‑development meetings; research and track talent, competition, and industry trends; prepare documents; assist with scheduling, phones, and expenses; manage and update development grids; watch new programming cuts and provide feedback.
• West Coast Content Acquisition: Conduct partner relationships and onboarding; collaborate cross‑functionally with NBCU leadership and business units to ensure strategic alignment.
• UCP Current Programming & Development: Organize staffing, OWA, and ODA grids; write manuscript coverage; cover desks during absences; perform additional tasks as needed.
• Universal International Studio – Scripted Programming: Organize incoming submissions; maintain talent lists; track international festival films; write script coverage; participate in weekly meetings for new books and IP.
• USG Creative Acquisitions: Maintain department databases; format internal memos; pitch material in meetings; cover desks; lead research projects and presentation decks.
• UTV Programming & Creative: Provide desk coverage across departments; schedule, rolling calls, and email communications; read scripts and provide coverage; maintain grids and reports; pursue self‑guided learning projects.
• Production & Operations (SpinCo): Attend and participate in meetings; support FineCut; audit post‑production materials; maintain spreadsheets; facilitate information flow.
• Scripted Content (SpinCo): Schedule and track meetings and pitches; file development pitches; create “Premiere Week” newsletters; conduct script coverage; take notes during creative calls.
• Unscripted Content (SpinCo): Attend production and development meetings; research and track talent, industry trends, and new show ideas; support scheduling; manage development grids; provide feedback and ownership of slate information.

Qualifications – Basic Requirements

• Actively enrolled in a degree‑granting program at an accredited institution for the entire program period (September 2025–April 2026). December 2025 graduates are not eligible.
• Current class standing of sophomore or above (≥30 credits).
• Authorized to work in the United States for any employer; no current or future need for visa sponsorship through NBCUniversal.
• Available to work 16–24 hours per week during the internship period.
• Willing to work on‑site in Universal City, CA.

Desired Characteristics

• Junior or above class standing.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Strong writing, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Excellent project and time management, problem‑solving, and research skills.
• Social media savvy and awareness of global trends.
• Interest in production, development, casting, talent management, unscripted content, crime and documentary content, entertainment news, or pop culture.
• Preferred: Script coverage experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides), Airtable, and IMDBPro.
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere, Media Encoder, After Effects).

Selection Process

External candidates may be required to attend an in‑person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations before a hiring decision.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an E‑Verify company, NBCUniversal requires all employees to have an active Social Security number. Internship offers are accompanied by an I‑9 form within 3 days of hire.

We 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. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories or records in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. Submit your request to [e-mail].

Future Considerations

Internship responsibilities may transition to the SpinCo business unit in the future as the organization evolves.