Looking to ace your upcoming academic year? As an NBCUniversal Academic Year intern, you’ll work on real projects, be part of our collaborative culture, and get the support you need to grow - across two full semesters. Our Internship Program is all about impact, giving you the chance to contribute to meaningful work while building skills that matter. If you’re curious, driven, and excited about media, entertainment, and technology, we provide an environment designed to help you learn and grow every day.
In addition to all of our internships being paid, we will also offer the following for our Academic Year interns:
Paid time off for mental health, academic exams, and personal holidays.
Robust networking, learning and professional development opportunities.
Complimentary Peacock subscription for the duration of the internship.
Free admission to Universal Parks to use during your internship.
Access to mental health resources, including counseling sessions.
Academic Year Internship Program Details
Program Dates: September 21, 2026 – April 23, 2027
Time Commitment: 16-24 hours per week. Exact schedule to be determined based on business need. We will do our best to accommodate course schedules.
Format: Opportunities listed will require an intern to work in New York, NY.
Academic Year Recruitment Timeline
April 20: Applications open
May 8: Applications close at 11:59pm ET (we recommend you submit your application as soon as possible – applications may close earlier due to applicant volume!)
Early May – Mid June: First round video interviews
Mid-June – Mid July: Second round interviews
Throughout July: Selected candidates receive offers
To Apply:
Submit a one-page resume that outlines your work experience, accomplishments, and your graduation month and year.
Submit a cover letter that highlights your passion for NBCUniversal and your top areas of interest (opportunities listed below).
Upload a transcript (unofficial transcripts are fine) that confirms your status as an actively enrolled student in a degree-granting program.
Areas of placement may include, but are not limited to:
Production, Operations & Casting
Entertainment Current Production, 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.
Entertainment Production Operations, this intern supports Universal Television Entertainment by partnering with marketing, tech, and production teams to improve workflows, tools, and communication. Interns gain hands-on experience managing various platforms, supporting cross-functional initiatives, documenting processes, and helping ensure smooth execution across marketing production.