NBC Local Stations Los Angeles Internships – Academic Year at NBCUniversal

Universal City, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Aug, 26

Salary

19.0

Posted On

07 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

News Writing, Journalism, Video Production, Social Media Management, Research, Editing, Interpersonal Communication, Time Management, AP Style, Spanish Fluency, Content Strategy, Market Research, Community Outreach, Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, WordPress

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 Universal City, CA. 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. 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: KNBC/KVEA Newsroom: Looking for passionate, hard-working, and curious emerging journalists who are ready to be part of a dynamic, major market newsroom. Interns assist assignment editors, show producers, package producers, writers, editors, and reporters - working under deadline and across platforms while helping with a full range of news gathering activities. Responsibilities may include: identifying/pitching compelling stories, following up on story leads, supporting fact-checking and story development, finding visual news elements and getting clearances, identifying story sources/experts, pre-interviewing subjects, logging breaking news events, and assisting in all manner of news gathering. Specific areas of placement within news include, but are not limited to: Politics, Sports, Assignment Desk, KVEA Responde, and General Newsroom. If you are moved forward to a video interview step and/or hiring team interview, please be prepared to share which of the following areas you’re most experienced or interested in: Breaking News, Community News, Consumer News, Entertainment, Investigative, Longer length in-depth, Politics, Special Projects, and/or Sports. Some of our newsroom positions are scheduled to work nights and/or weekends. Please also be prepared to discuss your interest and availability to work during these hours. KNBC/KVEA Local Integrated Media: Interns will work with an integrated digital news team alongside veteran award-winning journalists who publish on the TV stations’ websites in English and Spanish, post to their branded social channels, and much more. Interns will cultivate news writing skills, work in a fast-paced environment, sharpen reporting skills, and learn to work in a multitude of programs toward one major goal: breaking accurate news online fast. The team works in tandem with the TV stations’ newscasts, converting on-air scripts to easy-to-read digital stories with attention-grabbing headlines. Responsibilities may include: making calls, interviewing sources, writing stories and publishing in a CMS (content management system), clipping reporter videos for the website with SEO-friendly and attention-grabbing headlines and descriptions, and crafting social posts for the stations’ branded accounts and/or gathering UGC (user generated content) from social media to use on the website, on-air broadcast, or social accounts. KNBC/KVEA Sales Marketing Research: Interns will assist the Sales Marketing team with the following responsibilities: creating PowerPoint presentations for use by Account Executives, writing scripts for sales segments, performing air-checks for on-air clients, performing research on potential ad sales clients, providing support with sweepstakes execution, and supporting the Sales Marketing team on ad hoc projects. KNBC/KVEA Community Relations: The Community Relations Intern will be immersed in the world oof Community Relations & Communications during the academic year, learning about community outreach, nonprofit partnerships, digital content updates, and station-led initiatives that advance NBC4 and Telemundo 52’s community engagement across Southern California. This role is intended for currently enrolled students seeking practical, professional experience aligned with their academic studies and who are comfortable serving as public-facing ambassadors for the stations. The intern will be able to learn and complete projects related to planning, execution, and documentation of community initiatives, campaigns, and special station events, including weekday and occasional weekend activations, in collaboration with Community Relations leadership and cross-functional teams. KNBC Lifestyle: Interns will assist the California Live team with the following responsibilities: supporting the end-to-end production process of live lifestyle segments, contributing to the development and execution of content strategies across various social media platforms, performing copy editing tasks for scripts, social media posts, and promotional materials, coordinating the booking and scheduling of guests for live segments, participating in live shoots and providing on-site support to ensure the smooth execution of outdoor segments, engaging with the program's audience through social media and other digital platforms, conducting research on potential topics, trends, and guests, and supporting the marketing and promotions team in creating compelling promotional materials to boost viewership and audience engagement for both live and recorded segments. KVEA Marketing: Interns will assist the with the logistic of ACCESO Total show, including the following responsibilities: coordinating and booking guests for the show, going on location to record segments and conduct interviews, assisting photographers with productions needs at local events, assisting with writing scripts for segments, creating social media content for ACCESO Total show, covering junkets and red carpets to produce VO’s and SOTs for ACCESO Total, representing ACCESO Total in local events, and scouting locations for different segments. 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 Universal City, CA. 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 news, journalism, and/or media. Strong writing, time management, and interpersonal skills. Academic background in Broadcast Journalism, Journalism, English, Communications, Media Studies, Political Science, or other related fields preferred. Experience working with a campus TV station, newspaper, or website. Comfortable with shooting and editing on cellphone as well as desktop editing. For Newsroom: Bilingual in Spanish and English (written/spoken) preferred; Fluent in the news of the day and the Los Angeles news market (i.e., local politics, sports, culture, etc.); Strong writing skills; Strong time management skills; Ability to condense and prioritize information; Strong interpersonal skills; Willing to take on new projects; Eye for unique and community-based stories; Comfortable reaching out and communicating with viewers, subject matter experts, and local government agencies; Fluency with various social media platforms; Ability to shoot and edit social media videos. For Local Integrated Media: Proficiency in AP Style; Experience writing and reporting for school newspapers/websites; Above-average news judgment and what qualifies as a quality news story; Experience posting for a university publication’s branded social accounts and a working knowledge of social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter); Ability to multitask; Bilingual in written English and Spanish a plus; Experience with WordPress, Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, and/or Wildmoka a plus. For Sales & Marketing Research: Interest in sales, marketing, and market research; Strong communication and creative skills; Multicultural awareness; Bilingual in written English and Spanish a plus. For Community Relations: Prior experience with community service, nonprofit organizations, student organizations, or event marketing activations; Interest in local media, public service initiatives, and multicultural community engagement. Bilingual in written English and Spanish a plus. For Lifestyle: Interest in production; Multimedia Production Skills: Proficiency in basic video production, editing, and photography; Familiarity with industry-standard software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Premiere Pro) and equipment (cameras, microphones); Social Media Savvy: Strong understanding of social media platforms (such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok) and their respective best practices; Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills:; Ability to think creatively and bring fresh ideas to content production and problem-solving; Organizational and Time Management Abilities. For Marketing: Must be bilingual in Spanish and English (written and verbal); Interest in TV production; Generally flexible with schedule. 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. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable. 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: NBCUniversal Local Compensation: USD 19 - USD 19 - hourly

Responsibilities

Interns will support various departments including news, digital media, sales marketing, and community relations through content creation and research. Key tasks include pitching stories, producing live segments, managing social media accounts, and assisting with community engagement initiatives.