Local Stations Digital Media & Communication Internships – Summer 2025

Company Description

See yourself at NBCU! Be a part of our intern community, a diverse 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 2025 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 2025 Recruitment Timeline:  

November 4 – December 6: 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

Job Description

Summer 2025 Internship Program:

• Applications Close: December 6th at 11:59pm ET. Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!
• Program Dates: June 2 – August 8, 2025
• 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 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:

NBCU Local Audience Development Intern 

The Audience Development Intern will work closely with a team of Audience Managers and Editors to ensure content reaches wide audiences and retains our most loyal users. The team is looking for a team-player and a self-starter who is interested in understanding how content travels across the web, and what role that plays in the media business. Fluency in Spanish and interest in Sports is a plus. You must be a clear communicator with an understanding of newsgathering, fact-checking, and appropriately attributing quotes. An aptitude for data and analytics is a plus.

HQ - NBCU Local Marketing

The NBCU Local HQ Marketing team specializes in various areas including Brand Management, Streaming Platforms, Media, Regional Sports Networks’ Marketing and Creative Services, Graphic Design, and Syndication. The NBCU Local marketing intern will have the opportunity to engage in diverse projects involving NBC and Telemundo marketers from local stations and streaming channels across the country.

NBCU Local Research

The Intern will support our sales team by analyzing audience data and building sales insights across NBCU Local, Telemundo, Sports, etc. They’ll work with ratings, conduct competitive analyses, and help craft presentations to engage top advertisers in a dynamic, fast-paced media landscape!

NBCU Local National

Are you a visual storyteller? Do you enjoy working on interactive projects that involve data,