Research Operations (Nielsen Ratings) Internships – Academic Year

Company Description

If you think all the fun only happens in summer, think again! NBCUniversal has expanded our Academic Year Internship Program. As an Academic Year intern, you’ll get immersed in exciting work, experience our unique NBCU culture, and feel the real support and guidance for 2 whole semesters. 

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 our internships being paid, we will also offer the following for our Academic Year interns: 

• Paid time off for mental health, school exams, and personal holidays. 
• 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. 

Academic Year Recruitment Timeline:   

• April 8 – April 26: Applications Open (may close early due to applicant volume)  
• Mid April – Late May: First round video interviews   
• Early – Mid June: Second round interviews  
• Late June – Early July: Selected candidates receive offers  

Job Description

Academic Year Internship Program: 

• Applications Close: April 26th at 11:59pm ET. Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!  

• Program Dates: September 16, 2024 – April 18, 2025. 

• 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. 

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. 
   

Areas of placement may include, but are not limited to: 

NBCU Analytics, Insights & Measurement, Research Operations: NBCUniversal owns a valuable portfolio spanning across broadcast divisions, cable networks, digital businesses, film, international, local media, Peacock and TV studio productions. 
   
The Analytics, Insights & Measurement team utilizes new data measurement approaches, advanced analytics & tools, to present unified measurement of data across the media landscape, as well as analytics and insights across the NBCU brands.   

The Research Operations team ensures the accuracy of ratings that power billions in business across NBCU by managing programs, program details, schedules, and affiliate lineups utilized in the creation of Nielsen ratings. 

The intern’s role will be to assist our team with submitting schedule information for NBC Broadcast and 1-2 of the Entertainment cable networks to Nielsen to ensure programming is reported accurately.  The intern would also be involved with helping link and release VOD assets for NBC Broadcast and Peacock to Neilsen and assisting with ad hoc projects that may come up. 

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: 

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program (September 2024 through April 2025). December 2024 graduates are not eligible for our 2024-2025 Academic Year Program. 
• Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits). 
• Must be authorized to work in the United States throughout the entire duration of the internship (September 2024 to April 2025). Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 
• Must be available to work 16-24 hours per week from September 16, 2024 to April 18, 2025. 
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY. 

Desired Characteristics: 

• Students with class standing of junior or above preferred. 
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365; knowledge of Nielsen systems & applications and Tableau are a plus. 
• Passion for the ever-changing media landscape. 
• Willingness to learn and utilize new systems. 

Additional Information

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