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 Miami, FL. 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
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.
Operations & Technology, Media Tech: Here at NBCU, we strive to be at the forefront of leading-edge technology and are looking for the next generation of technologists to join our Media Tech Internship Program. The Media Tech Internship Program provides students with practical experience across NBCUniversal’s Operations & Technology organization, giving interns the opportunity to apply their technical skills to real-world projects while gaining exposure to the teams and technologies that power our business. The internship also serves as a key entry point into our early-career technology pipeline and the primary pathway for consideration into the Media Tech Associate Program, our two-year rotational program designed to build technical breadth, business knowledge, and professional skills through meaningful work experiences, mentorship, networking, and development opportunities. Throughout the internship, students will gain insight into how one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies uses technology to solve business challenges, build innovative solutions, and shape the future of media. Many of our past interns have gone on to join the Media Tech Associate Program. More information can be found at nbcunicareers.com/mediatech/associate-program.
Areas of placement may include, but are not limited to:
- Production Engineering, Telemundo: The team provides engineering leadership and technical expertise across production technology. We design, implement, and support solutions that enable reliable production operations. We drive technology projects and operational improvements that strengthen our production capabilities.
Qualifications
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 Miami, FL.
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.
- Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Broadcast/Media Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- Hands-on experience through coursework, labs, personal projects, or internships involving technical systems, hardware, software, or networking.
- Familiarity with technical documentation and diagramming tools, with an interest in learning professional broadcast system design and integration processes.
The hourly rate for student interns is $43.00. Additional Information As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to 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. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
