Finance Internships

Job Description

See yourself at NBCU! Be a part of our intern community, a group of curious and passionate trailblazers who we believe are the future of our industry. 

The NBCUniversal Internship Program allows students to unlock their potential by contributing to big projects in meaningful ways that matter. To thrive as an NBCU intern, you are ready to bring your passion for media, entertainment, and technology along with your desire to learn each day. 

In addition to all of our internships being paid, we will also offer the following for our Summer 2026 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 2026 Recruitment Timeline:  

November 10 – December 5: 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 

Summer 2026 Internship Program:

• Applications Close: December 5th at 11:59pm ET. Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!
• Program Dates: June 1 – August 7, 2026
• 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.

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, the locations (listed below) you are open to for internships, 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.

NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a world-class media company leading the industry in the production and distribution of high-quality Spanish-language content to U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world.    

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

• Telemundo Accounting: The Telemundo Miami Controllership team is primarily responsible for Corporate policy implementation, oversight of internal controls, SOX compliance, the accounting month-end close process for all Telemundo Network U.S. legal entities, Telemundo consolidation activities, and financial reporting. The intern will gain exposure to a wide range of day-to-day accounting and financial operations, such as journal entry preparation and review, account reconciliations, and balance sheet variance analysis. The intern will also assist in preparing quarter-end financial reporting packages and support other functions including intercompany transactions, customer billing, wire requests, and corporate card monitoring and reconciliations. In addition to the above core responsibilities, the accounting intern will have the opportunity to contribute to several exciting ongoing projects and experience a rich learning environment in a fast-paced media organization, with opportunities to collaborate across international teams and build a strong foundation in corporate accounting and financial reporting.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program. Spring 2026 graduates are not eligible for our Summer 2026 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 1 – August 7, 2026.
• 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.
• In pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Prior internship or academic experience in accounting or finance is recommended.  
• Basic accounting knowledge including understanding of foundational accounting concepts such as accrual accounting, journal entries, financial statements, typically gained through coursework.
• Proficiency in MS Office and comfortability using Excel for organizing data, updating trackers, and performing basic functions like vLookup, pivot tables, and formulas.
• Familiarity with accounting software or ERP systems (e.g., SAP) is a plus.
• Experience using Copilot or ChatGPT or other AI tools is a bonus.
• Eager to learn, ask questions, and take initiatives to engage with ongoing projects and tools like AI-driven reporting.

The hourly rate for undergraduate and graduate student interns is $25.00.