NBC Sports Operations & Production Internships – Academic Year

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.
• At NBC Sports Headquarters in Stamford, CT, you’ll have access to great perks and amenities including free shuttle service to/from the Metro North Stamford train station and the office, as well as discounted admission to Chelsea Piers Athletic Club.

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 from Stamford, CT.

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.

NBC Sports connects audiences to the moments that matter most, serving fans around the clock with world-class live events, insightful studio coverage, and original storytelling. Its premier sports content is showcased across leading linear platforms, NBC, and the Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, as well as across a robust digital ecosystem, including Peacock. With one of the most expansive portfolios of media rights in the industry, NBC Sports partners with the world’s most iconic sports organizations, including the International Olympic Committee, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, the NFL, Notre Dame, the Premier League, the NBA, and many others.

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

Production:

Olympic Profile Production

Olympic Production

Digital Video Production

NBC Sports Programming

NBCSports.com Video

Highlight Production

Broadcast Engineering

Operations:

Logistics & Inventory

Studio & Remote Operations

Olympic Operations

Olympic Manpower Operations

Administration