Data Science & Analytics 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:    

• 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.   
• At NBC Sports Headquarters in Stamford, CT, you’ll have access to great perks and amenities including free shuttle service to/from the Metro North Stamford train station and the office, as well as discounted admission to Chelsea Piers Athletic Club. 

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 needs.  
• Format: Opportunities listed will require an intern to work in Stamford, CT. 

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. 

Media Group: The Media Group at NBCU supports a powerhouse collection of consumer-first brands including Peacock, NBC, Bravo, NBC Sports, and NBCU International. With unequalled scale, our teams make the most out of every opportunity to collaborate and learn from one another. We’re always looking for ways to innovate faster, accelerate our growth and consistently offer the very best in consumer experience. But most of all, we’re backed by a culture of respect. We embrace authenticity and inspire people to thrive. 

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

• Decision Sciences – Sports Content Analytics: The Decision Sciences Content Analytics team acts as the main source of data and insights on all things NBC Sports, both on Linear TV and Peacock, providing program performance tracking, audience demographics, forecasting, business and brand strategy, portfolio optimization, and all forms of research-based guidance. The team works closely with many groups across the business including marketing, programming, production, finance, and ad sales.  An intern supporting our groups will be an integral part of how we report performance data for all our sports properties to key stakeholders, utilizing multiple data management and analytics tools in their day-to-day. The internship will offer in-depth training on Research Operations such as inputting titles and times into NCL to generate accurate ratings data, TV ratings and audience research, including involvement in various cross-platform projects, and ownership over various weekly and daily reporting. 

• Decision Sciences – Sports Consumer Insights: The NBC Sports Consumer Insights team gives the voice of the fan a seat at the table where key business decisions are made. Part of the Decision Sciences organization, the Consumer Insights team collaborates with key insights and analytics colleagues to bring to light the “why” behind trends and consumption habits of fans. The team supports the NBC Sports organization with best-in-class insights to bring the best sports product to fans. The intern will have a unique opportunity to contribute to our team supporting some of the biggest sports properties, including the return of the NBA on NBC, NFL, College Football and the Olympics.  The internship will provide the opportunity to learn about the sports media landscape, how consumer insights support the organization across platforms and departments, while getting hands on experience throughout the consumer insights process to support the organization. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about sports.  

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 Stamford, CT. 

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 a 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. 
• Knowledge of TV Ratings, Nielsen, or data visualization/data storytelling tools like Tableau or Power BI preferred. 
• Ability to digest large data sets - especially with ratings and viewership data. 
• Experience with statistical programming languages (R, Python, etc.) is a plus. 
• Interest in learning and conducting custom market research. 
• Interest in sports and the sports media business. 

The hourly rate for undergraduate student interns is $30.00. 

The hourly rate for graduate student interns is $35.00.