Universal Television Entertainment Group Marketing, Communications & Brand at NBCUniversal

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Feb, 26

Salary

19.0

Posted On

11 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Public Relations, Media, Entertainment, Marketing, Social Media, Research, Writing, Communication, Organization, Attention to Detail, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word

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 theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. 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. Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025. 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 our Universal City office interns will have access to the NBCUCommutes program, which provides fully subsidized transit passes to full-time lower lot employees, good for unlimited rides on all Metro bus and rail, such as the Metro Red Line. 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 Universal City, CA. 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. Universal Television Entertainment is responsible for world-class television entertainment. The division programs and markets content across leading entertainment brands Bravo, NBC and Peacock, and produces over 3,000 hours of television annually through Universal Studio Group, the studio business comprised of Universal Television, UCP, Universal International Studios and Universal Television Alternative Studio. Areas of placement may include, but are not limited to: Entertainment Communications- Unscripted: Support communications efforts by maintaining and updating press lists, preparing for press junkets, monitoring press breaks and compiling clip packets, researching media outlets & contacts, and compiling coverage reports, draft tune-ins, assist with press releases and various writing assignments/research projects Entertainment Communications- Scripted: The scripted comms team supports PR efforts for all scripted series across NBCU broadcast and cable TV networks. While every day will be different, the scripted comms intern can expect to work with team members across both coasts and on a variety of series. Opportunities include (but are not limited to) helping track big stories surrounding series, research journalists, publications and trends, garner experience in PR-centric writing, attend team and series meetings, and more Live Events & Specials: Research and share knowledge of current events and trends in the pop culture zeitgeist as they relate to organizational objectives for the team, assist Live Events team with show lead-up materials, day of event needs, and post-show recaps, including collecting content links, competitive outlet research, screen recordings, etc, assist with administrative tasks and projects as needed. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about live events and the hard-work it takes to put a show together behind the scenes NBC Brand & Consumer Engagement: The Brand Marketing & Consumer Engagement team communicates with all departments to build strategies and marketing campaigns for NBC Entertainment programming, in addition to leading promotional activations. The marketing intern will support the brand team throughout these processes, partake in weekly trainings, attend meetings, and assist in daily tasks to understand brand’s role throughout a show’s lifecycle Social Marketing- Bravo: Intern will Identify moments from our series in advance of airing to be clipped for social use, monitor social sentiment on behalf of the networks, write and edit compelling social media copy and schedule content to be dispersed through Bravo social media USG Marketing: Ideating and producing social media content for studio and brand handles, supporting the team through research, asset management, and administrative duties, updating and tracking department documents for overall campaign timelines, reading scripts and summarizing for brand guidelines, brainstorming and presenting ideas (e.g., campaign opportunities, social media initiatives, marketing creative, etc., and more USG Series Publicity: Intern will support the team across series publicity, talent relations and corporate communications initiatives. Duties include, but are not limited to brainstorming and presenting ideas for talent relations/gifting, editorial and press opportunities, speaking engagements, etc., assisting publicists during in-person press opportunities (shoots, junkets, interviews, etc.), compiling comprehensive coverage reports for senior executives and flag breaking news, researching media outlets/contacts and maintaining the team’s master contact data base, auditing critical team documents and reviewing releases/external announcements, and more 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 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. Previous public relations experience is a plus, but not required. Familiarity with Muck Rack, Cision, and Google Alerts a plus, but not required. Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. Ability to write clean copy quickly and efficiently. Experience creating content for various social media platforms. Ability to multitask, highly organized, and strong attention to detail. 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]. Although you'll be hired as an NBCU intern, your internship and the responsibilities associated with it may transition to Versant in the future. You will be joining at an exciting and pivotal time for the business as it evolves.

Responsibilities

Interns will support various teams within Universal Television Entertainment, contributing to communications efforts, marketing campaigns, and live events. They will engage in tasks such as maintaining press lists, drafting press releases, and assisting with social media content.