Creative Marketing Intern

NBCU Local Chicago, Summer 2026

Posted on 11/21/2025

NBCUniversal

NBCUniversal

Compensation Overview

$16.60/hr

+ Hourly rate

Chicago, IL, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role; requires in-office presence in Chicago for at least four days per week.

Job Description

Telemundo Chicago/NBC 5 is seeking interns who have a strong interest in promo and commercial production. If you are a team player looking to get hands-on experience in video production and interested in experimenting with what it is like to be part of a creative team and a supportive team of producers/editors, then this is the internship for you. 

Responsibilities:

  • Assist producers and editors daily
  • Attend promo and commercial shoots
  • Assist in writing scripts when needed
  • Help on station events when needed
  • Other production functions as needed

Summer 2026 Internship Program:

  • Applications Close: December 19, 2025, at 11:59 pm CT. Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – don't delay! 
  • Recent graduates will NOT be eligible for this program
  • Internships at NBCUniversal are paid and do not require course credit

To Apply: 

  • Submit a one-page resume that outlines your work experience, accomplishments, and your graduation month and year
  • Upload a transcript (unofficial transcripts are fine) that confirms your status as an actively enrolled student in a degree-granting program 

Qualifications

  • Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program (June 2026 through August 2026. May 2026 graduates are not eligible for our Summer 2026 Internship Program.
  • 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.
  • Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits).
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must be willing to work in Chicago, IL
  • Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week

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
  • Ability in writing scripts
  • Knowledge of basic lighting
  • Experience in editing on Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Knowledge of Graphics production
  • Knowledge in aftereffects and experience working with clients are a big plus
  • Knowledge in shooting with DSLR cameras
  • Knowledge of Photoshop
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Previous Internship Experience
  • Bilingual - English/Spanish preferred

The hourly rate for student interns is $16.60