Local Stations Production & Editorial 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 New York, NY.

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 Stations 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:

• LXTV: NBCU Skycastle and LXTV are creative divisions of NBCUniversal Local. LXTV produces lifestyle and entertainment content, while Skycastle focuses on marketing and promotional campaigns for both general and Hispanic audiences. Together, they form a full-service production and creative team, delivering localized advertising content in English and Spanish. Interns gain hands-on experience in TV production and post-production. Responsibilities may include: assisting producers with planning, guest booking, and pre-production; assisting crew members on set; editing segments for various platforms; assisting with music cue sheets, talent and location releases and closed captioning; and engaging and assisting with all social media platforms.
• Digital – Agile: This candidate will be working with the digital Product & Technology team and have in-depth exposure to the development and release of digital products across multiple platforms: Desktop, MobileWeb, OTT and Mobile Apps. Working with the Agile Program Team, the candidate will have a high-level introduction to Agile Project Management for Local News.
• Digital – Editorial: The Digital Editorial team helps NBCU Local’s websites provide a full news report each day, from making sure interesting local stories are shared widely to posting national and international ones, and we provide the stations with short broadcast voice overs. The intern would post stories, write original stories, and help with research for data-driven articles. We are looking for an intern who is passionate and enthusiastic about local and national news. Responsibilities may include: publishing wires, pitching and writing enterprise stories, conducting interviews, and assisting with research.

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 New York, NY.

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.
• A background in any of the following areas: Journalism, Communications, Advertising, Production, Marketing, or related fields.
• Strong interest in the media industry.
• Interest and experience in video editing using Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro X.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish preferred.

The hourly rate for student interns is $19.00.