NBCUniversal 2024 Paris Olympics Internship

Company Description

This Is Your Golden Opportunity

We’re looking for world-class talent to help bring action-packed coverage of the Olympics and Paralympics to viewers across the country.  With the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad set to take place in Paris, France, July 26-August 11, 2024, alongside the 17th Summer Paralympic Games from August 28-September 8, 2024, this is your chance to help shape one of the most monumental moments in sports.

Whether you're fully absorbed in the energy at our state-of-the-art facility in Stamford, Connecticut, or immersed in the vibrant atmosphere of Paris, this is your opportunity to capture the electrifying spirit of competition, to join in the magic, and to ignite inspiration through cutting-edge production and uncompromising storytelling.  Become part of our winning team.  Join us in bringing the most innovative, creative, and compelling Olympics and Paralympics coverage in our history to audiences everywhere.

NBC SPORTS

NBC Sports connects people to the moments that matter most and serves sports fans 24/7 with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original programming. The sports media company presents premier content across linear platforms including NBC, USA Network, & Golf Channel, as well numerous digital sites, including Peacock. It also consists of NBC Sports Next, a subdivision of NBC Sports and home to all NBCUniversal digital applications in sports and technology within its three groups: Youth & Recreational Sports, Golf, and Betting & Gaming. NBC Sports possesses an unparalleled collection of media rights agreements, partnering with some of the most prestigious sports properties in the world: the International Olympic Committee and United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, the NFL, NASCAR, INDYCAR, PGA TOUR, Notre Dame, Big10, PGA of America, USGA, Churchill Downs, Premier League, Tour de France, Roland-Garros, and many more.   

Job Description

Paris 2024 Olympics Internship Program:

• Applications Close: October 6, 2023, at 11:59pm ET. Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – don't delay!
• Program Dates: Assignments can begin as early as May 13, 2024, and as late as August 16, 2024. Internships will run 3-6 weeks on average. Please read through each opportunity thoroughly to determine the length of each specific assignment.
• Time Commitment: 40 hours per week. Exact schedule to be determined based on business need.

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.

This posting represents opportunities across various departments and roles supporting the 2024 Paris Olympics. 

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

Production Assistants 

Responsibilities may include:

• Assisting sport producers with footage needs, transcribing, and basic research.
• Script running for studio shows.
• Building on-air graphics. 

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Candidates must be self-starters, proficient with computers, and have knowledge of sports.
• Position requires accuracy, promptness, and patience.

Digital Production Assistants

Assist in the production of 100+ daily video highlights and features during the Olympic Games, from every Olympic sport, for publication on NBC’s digital platforms. Those include Peacock, NBCOlympics.com, the NBC app, social media channels, and connected television apps.

Responsibilities may include:

• Monitoring live Olympic events, noting and clipping significant moments. 
• Supporting producers & editors with shot selection and story research.
• Preparing video for digital publishing – creating thumbnail images, adding descriptive metadata, etc.

Preferred skills/experience:

• Experience producing sports highlights using AVID or Adobe Premier.
• Experience publishing video to digital/social platforms.
• Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects or Photoshop (a plus).

Digital Editorial Associates

Assist with day-to-day content creation, publishing and management on NBCOlympics.com and in the NBC Sports app.  Responsibilities may include:

• Real-time monitoring of live events during shifts, keeping