NBC News Bureau Internship

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 Washington D.C.

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.

More Americans watch NBC News than any news organization in the world. NBC News’ leading and award-winning television news broadcasts include TODAY, NBC Nightly News, Meet the Press, and Dateline NBC. The rapidly-growing NBC News Digital Group – including its streaming news services NBC News NOW and TODAY All Day – and the network’s award-winning original podcast and audio unit provide continuous content to consumers wherever they are, whenever they want it.

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

Meet The Press

Participate in planning, research and taping involved in the production of a national network news program. Assist in maintaining extensive political research files as well as in compiling research for the show and other projects.

White House Unit 

Assist with screening and logging of Presidential events and Senior Administration Official remarks and briefings, transcribe interviews and sound bites, research stories, prepare information for White House Correspondents.

Political Unit

Collaborate directly with reporters and editors to generate story ideas related to campaigns, elections and polling, contact and interview subjects for political stories, contribute daily research to the “From the Politics Desk” newsletter and work on additional long-term research projects.

Capitol Hill Unit

Log and transcribe press conferences, hearings and interviews, research stories about politics and policy for Hill correspondents and producers, assist producers with logistics and editorial planning, attend stakeouts on Capitol Hill, produce liveshots for correspondents.

TODAY/Weekend TODAY

Transcribe interviews, maintain a record of news elements, collect news elements like sound, images, and b-roll.

Hallie Jackson NOW

Assist Hallie and Segment Producers with research for segments, transcribe interviews and soundbites, pitch stories.

General Assignment

Assist with the various teams in the DC Bureau.

Technical Production

Assist technical crew with daily assignments, screen and log video, transcribe interviews, observe different areas such as audio, video, mobile studio truck, satellite truck, studio crew, engineering services, editors, archivists, etc.

Justice & National Security

Research stories and leads about national security, foreign policy and the justice department, assist with TODAY, Nightly News, and NBC News Now packages, find and contact interview subjects, set up interviews, log and transcribe press conferences, hearings and interviews.

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 Washington D.C.

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.
• Strong interest in the media industry.     
• Commitment to building an inclusive work environment.     
• Previous internship experience and on-campus involvement.     
• Strong interest in and demonstrated knowledge of current affairs.     
• Desired majors: Journalism or Broadcast Journalism, Digital/New Media Studies, Communications, Political Science, Production, Social Media, English, Business.

The hourly rate for student interns is $19.00.