NBC Boston Production & Digital Intern

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:   

• 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.

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: 20 hours per week. Exact schedule to be determined based on business need. 
• Format: Opportunities listed will require an intern to work from Needham, MA.

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 Local is NBCUniversal’s local media division that delivers English and Spanish-speakers and bilingual audiences in 31 U.S. markets and Puerto Rico, the very best in local sports, news, weather, consumer and investigative reporting, and lifestyle entertainment across any platform and screen. NBCUniversal Local is comprised of three individual media groups including the NBC Owned Television Stations, the NBC Sports Regional Networks and the Telemundo Station Group. NBCUniversal Local’s stations and networks serve diverse audiences and communities across linear, streaming, OTT, digital web, mobile and audio, and cable platforms and work together to keep local audiences informed anytime and anywhere.     

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

Social Media

The Social Media intern will support station marketing strategies and initiatives across various digital platforms, including social media and YouTube. Responsibilities include story selection and editing of social videos for NBC10 accounts, collaborating with the Programming Department on content for The Hub Today and community initiatives, creating daily YouTube thumbnails, attending on-site events to capture photos and videos for social media, and brainstorming creative ideas to engage followers and elevate marketing messages across all platforms.

Programming

The Programming intern will support The Hub Today, a daily lifestyle program, by learning to write on-air scripts, produce segments, and assist with field shoots. Responsibilities include managing on-site guests, running the teleprompter, editing video and social media content, planning live shots, researching community features, and writing web articles. The role also involves helping with the logistics, data, and activations of community campaigns.

Digital

The Digital internship involves creating and adapting content for digital platforms, including pitching, reporting, and writing news and feature stories, as well as producing and editing video pieces for social media in collaboration with digital staff and on-air reporters. Interns will transform linear broadcasts into short-form content, identify opportunities for interactive engagement and data visualization, and cut video for use across websites, apps, and social channels. Additionally, the role includes shadowing various newsroom professionals and assisting with social media management.

Technical Operations

The Technical Operations intern will be part of the Boston Media Center Operations and Technology team, gaining hands-on experience in live broadcast production. Responsibilities include learning broadcast technologies, shadowing control room staff during newscasts and live events, training on Automated Production Control systems, assisting with live feed coordination and media management, working across five studios, and supporting remote productions.

Telemundo

The Telemundo internship offers hands-on experience in the editorial process, including planning, researching, newsgathering, writing, and editing. Interns will learn both editorial and technical aspects of news production, shadow producers and assignment editors, and create individual news stories for demo reels and online platforms. Additional responsibilities include participating in studio anchor sessions, assisting with viewer calls and tips, and contributing to special projects.

Sports

The Sports intern will collaborate with content producers across social, digital, linear, and audio platforms. The role involves hands-on experience in content creation, including shooting and editing video, designing graphics, executing social media content, creating motion graphics, conducting research, archiving feeds, and writing copy.

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 20 hours per week from June 1 – August 7, 2026.
• Must be willing to work in Needham, MA.

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.
• Pursuing a degree in Journalism or Broadcast Journalism, Digital/New Media Studies, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Production, English, Social Media, Research.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English strongly preferred (written and verbal).
• Commitment to building an inclusive work environment.
• Ability to multitask and highly organized.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Previous internship experience within a corporate setting.
• Social Media Platforms, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, SEO tools such as Google Trends.

The hourly rate for student interns is $19.00.