Universal Pictures Publicity & Marketing Internships - Summer 2027

Nbcuniversal3; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Networking opportunities

Peacock subscription

Universal Parks admission

Mental health resources

Need-based housing/transport aid

Job summary

NBCUniversal's Summer Internship Program in New York offers paid internships from June 7 to August 13, 2027, requiring 32–40 hours per week. Interns will gain hands-on experience in media and entertainment, contributing to news coverage, content creation, and project work within a dynamic, collaborative team.

Participants receive a structured program focused on career development, networking, and professional growth, with benefits such as holidays, Peacock access, and potential housing/transit

Qualifications

• 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 NBCUniversal sponsorship.
• Available to work 40 hours per week from June 7 – August 13, 2027.
• Willing to work in New York, NY.

Responsibilities

• Publicity: help prepare for press junkets, research media outlets & contacts, and compile coverage reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Research

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Active enrollment in a degree program

Sophomore or higher (30+ credits)

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: 32-40 hours per week. Exact schedule to be determined based on business need.
• Format: Opportunities listed will require an intern to work from New York.

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

Universal Pictures is a division of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, within NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. For more than a century, the Studio has helped to redefine global popular culture, ensuring that audiences have access to stories by artists who look like them, who see them, and who celebrate them. Universal's deep library includes many of the world's most beloved films and homegrown franchises, including Jaws, Back to the Future, Bourne, Jurassic World, Fast & Furious, Mamma Mia!, Fifty Shades of Grey, Jordan Peele's Get Out and Nope, Blumhouse's The Purge franchise and M3GAN, Christopher Nolan's Academy Award-winning Oppenheimer, as well as animated blockbusters from Illumination and DreamWorks Animation. In addition to its lineup of groundbreaking originals, Universal Pictures works with leading content creators around the world to distribute and market their films to its global audience.

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

• Publicity: Intern will help with preparing for press junkets, researching media outlets & contacts, and compiling coverage reports.

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 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.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, strategic thinker, creative, researcher, energetic, resourceful, self-starter, great time-management.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of organization and ability to manage multiple projects with various deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and con