Advertising & Partnerships Marketing and Communications Internships – Acade at NBCUniversal

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jul, 26

Salary

19.0

Posted On

21 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Marketing, Communications, Public relations, Project management, Data analysis, Storytelling, Content strategy, Brand partnerships, PowerPoint, Excel, Canva, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Creative thinking, Media relations

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

Company Description NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information. Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world. Job Description Looking to ace your upcoming academic year? As an NBCUniversal Academic Year intern, you’ll work on real projects, be part of our collaborative culture, and get the support you need to grow - across two full semesters. Our Internship Program is all about impact, giving you the chance to contribute to meaningful work while building skills that matter. If you’re curious, driven, and excited about media, entertainment, and technology, we provide an environment designed to help you learn and grow every day. In addition to all of our internships being paid, we will also offer the following for our Academic Year interns: Paid time off for mental health, academic exams, and personal holidays. Robust networking, learning and professional development opportunities. Complimentary Peacock subscription for the duration of the internship. Free admission to Universal Parks to use during your internship. Access to mental health resources, including counseling sessions. Academic Year Internship Program Details Program Dates: September 21, 2026 – April 23, 2027 Time Commitment: 16-24 hours per week. Exact schedule to be determined based on business need. We will do our best to accommodate course schedules. Format: Opportunities listed will require an intern to work from New York, NY. Academic Year Recruitment Timeline April 20: Applications open May 8: Applications close at 11:59pm ET (we recommend you submit your application as soon as possible – applications may close earlier due to applicant volume!) Early May – Mid June: First round video interviews Mid June – Mid July: Second round interviews Throughout July: Selected candidates receive offers 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 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. The Advertising & Partnerships division is a multifaceted organization that connects the content portfolio of NBCUniversal to advertisers, brand partners, and consumers. The division is broken out broadly into five core business areas: Ad Sales, which manages relationships with agencies and businesses of all sizes; Advertising Product & Solutions, which develops, operationalizes, and scales the products and solutions that enable innovation, automation, and performance across our ad sales ecosystem; Strategy, which uses research and data to guide big-picture decisions across content and advertising; Enterprise, Marketing & Communications, which manages NBCUniversal's brand and storytelling across the marketplace, and Platform Monetization, which owns and optimizes the entire Pitch-to-Pay process, from building and pricing innovative plans to delivering industry-leading customer service, and driving growth through upsells and renewals. Together, these groups combine to support the division's mission to be the industry's most valuable partner for maximizing media effectiveness for clients of all sizes. Areas of placement may include, but are not limited to: Brand Partnerships The Brand Partnerships team is responsible for developing and executing high-impact, cross-platform brand integrations and sponsorships—often tied to major cultural moments and tentpole events like the Olympics, BravoCon, and the Latin Billboard Music Awards. They collaborate closely with Development, Creative, and Sales to ensure brand alignment, manage escalations, and deliver bespoke solutions that resonate with both clients and audiences. Development: The Development team creates sellable content partnerships and sponsorships that connect brands with NBCUniversal’s IP, products, and audiences. They act as content and idea specialists, working closely with the network and strategy teams to unlock opportunities and define innovative, sellable products—especially across platforms like Peacock and streaming. The Development team brings deep content expertise to shape bespoke brand integrations and activations. Creative The Creative team delivers impactful, award-winning solutions that fuse brands with NBCUniversal’s IP, leveraging top-tier talent across scripting, directing, design, production, and editorial to craft resonant, cutting-edge stories. As B2B brand storytellers, they generate bespoke, non-content-dependent ideas that support major initiatives like the Upfront and experiential events. Their work spans platforms and genres, bringing to life brand narratives that are as strategic as they are visually compelling. Trade Marketing The Trade Marketing team’s mission is to generate demand and drive revenue by elevating NBCU’s brand in the marketplace through strategic communications, thought leadership, and client engagement initiatives. The team is structured across three core areas—Industry Marketing, Partner Marketing, and Content & Growth Marketing—and is responsible for producing best-in-class trade campaigns, sales enablement tools, tentpole event activations, and CRM-driven marketing efforts. Communications The Communications team ensures the organization stays connected—internally through updates like Office Hours and Sales Meetings, and externally by managing media relations for press-worthy client, agency, and partner activations. They help shape the narrative by sharing meaningful developments, spotlighting industry leadership, and highlighting the impact of NBCUniversal’s products and partnerships. Through strategic storytelling, they keep both employees, and the marketplace informed and engaged. Qualifications Basic Requirements: Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program (September 2026 through April 2027). December 2026 graduates are not eligible for this Academic Year 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 16-24 hours per week from September 21, 2026 – April 23, 2027. 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. (Communications) Experience or coursework in communications/public relations preferred. (Trade Marketing) Experience with PowerPoint, Excel, Canva and Adobe products (Illustrator, Photoshop; Creative thinker with a passion for storytelling and data-based insights. (Creative) A finger on the pop-culture pulse and trends across the entertainment industry. Organizational, project management, and production skills. Ability to brainstorm revenue-generating ideas to live in NBCU properties. Passion about pop-culture, News, Daytime, Talk and Syndication, and Entertainment. The hourly rate for student interns is $19.00. Additional Information As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected]. Business Segment: Ad Sales Compensation: USD 19 - USD 19 - hourly

Responsibilities

Interns will contribute to real projects across various business areas including brand partnerships, creative development, and trade marketing. They will support the division's mission to maximize media effectiveness through strategic storytelling and cross-platform brand integrations.