NBC Chicago Investigate/Consumer Internship – Summer

Company Description

NBCUniversal internships are true learning and growth opportunities that help set students up for an exciting future career in media. We are committed to developing early career talent, and we are focused on helping our interns realize their potential and their dreams.

NBCU interns are a diverse and curious community of innovators and trailblazers. They bring their passion for media, entertainment, and technology along with their desire to learn each day. They contribute to our vast and diverse portfolio of businesses in hands-on ways that matter. We provide a program full of opportunities for professional development, leadership exposure, connection, networking, and fun.

In addition to all of our internships being paid, we will also offer the following for our Summer 2023 interns:

• Paid company holidays for full-time interns.
• Robust networking, learning and development opportunities for all interns

Job Description

The NBC Chicago Investigative and Consumer Team is looking for an intern to work side-by-side with producers and news reporters.

This internship is for someone who relishes finding out things that no one else has ever taken the time to find out. It’s a job for someone who can tackle new sources and resources. Good investigative interns are curious and persistent, work hard to uncover new facts and are willing to pivot from story to story as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in daily editorial process: planning, researching, analyzing documents, making phone calls to track down stories, researching story tips and ideas
• Talking to viewers and tipsters
• Helping with numbers and statistics
• Tracking down video and logging tapes
• Assist with web articles
• Pre-interviewing and field producing

Qualifications

Summer 2023 Internship Program:

• Applications Close: March 10, 2023 at 11:59pm CT. Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – don't delay! 
• Program Dates:  June 5 – August 11, 2023
• Recent graduates will NOT be eligible for this program

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the length of the program and be able to provide documentation to confirm your degree progress
• Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits)
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by NBCUniversal
• IN-PERSON/HYBRID must be willing to work in Chicago, IL

Desired Characteristics:

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Students with class standing of junior or above preferred
• Must have strong writing ability

Additional Information

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