Universal Television Entertainment Production, Development & Programming Internships - Summer 2027

Nbcuniversal3; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid company holidays

Network & development opportunities

Peacock subscription

Universal Parks access

Mental health resources

Needs-based housing/transportation aid

Job summary

NBCUniversal invites promising students to join its Summer Internship Program in New York for Summer 2027. Interns will contribute to key entertainment initiatives, collaborate with teams across production, marketing, and operations, and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic media environment.

The program is paid and includes holidays, networking, mental health resources, and housing/transportation support where eligible.

Qualifications

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program during the entire duration of the program.
• Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits).
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require visa sponsorship from NBCUniversal.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week from June 7–August 13, 2027.
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY.

Responsibilities

• Current Production, Unscripted: support NBC Entertainment Group by assisting with shows in production; review episode cuts, provide notes, pull clips, summarize hot sheets, create entertainment reports, maintain grids and lists; assist Production Coordinators with ad hoc projects.
• Marketing Production Operations: support Universal Television Entertainment by partnering across Creative, Operations, Technology, and Engineering to improve processes in the marketing production pipeline; manage platforms, document processes, and help ensure smooth execution across marketing production.

Education

Currently 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 New York, NY.

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 Television Entertainment is responsible for world-class television entertainment. The division programs and markets content across leading entertainment brands Bravo, NBC and Peacock, and produces over 3,000 hours of television annually through Universal Studio Group, the studio business comprised of Universal Television, Universal Global Television and Universal Television Alternative Studio.

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

• Current Production, Unscripted: This intern will support NBC's Entertainment Group by assisting with shows currently in production. Responsibilities include reviewing episode cuts and providing notes, pulling clips for producers, summarizing hot sheets, creating entertainment and pop culture trade reports, and maintaining departmental grids and lists. Interns will also support Production Coordinators with ad hoc projects. This role is ideal for a highly organized multitasker with a strong interest in unscripted television production and a genuine passion for storytelling and entertainment.
• Marketing Production Operations: This intern supports Universal Television Entertainment by partnering with Creative, Operations, Technology, and Engineering partners to evaluate and improve processes throughout the creative marketing production pipeline. Interns gain hands‑on experience managing various platforms, supporting cross-functional initiatives, documenting processes, and helping ensure smooth execution across marketing production.

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.
• Strong interest in the