NBC News Bureau Internships - Academic Year

Looking to ace your upcoming academic year? As an NBCUniversal Academic Year intern, you’ll work on real projects, be part of our collaborative culture, and get the support you need to grow - across two full semesters. Our Internship Program is all about impact, giving you the chance to contribute to meaningful work while building skills that matter. If you’re curious, driven, and excited about media, entertainment, and technology, we provide an environment designed to help you learn and grow every day. Benefits Paid time off for mental health, academic exams, and personal holidays. Robust networking, learning and professional development opportunities. Complimentary Peacock subscription for the duration of the internship. Free admission to Universal Parks to use during your internship. Access to mental health resources, including counseling sessions. Program Details Program Dates: September 21, 2026 – April 23, 2027 Time Commitment: 16-24 hours per week (exact schedule to be determined based on business need). Format: Opportunities listed will require an intern to work from Miami, FL. Position overview Join the team supporting coverage of the South region for NBC’s flagship broadcast network shows, TODAY and NIGHTLY NEWS, along with our expanding cable and online platforms, MSNBC and NBC News Now. This area is a hot bed for news, so you will have the opportunity to work on all kinds of news stories, ranging from politics to weather to sports. You will collaborate with our assignment desk, producers and correspondents and learn how to get a network news story on the air from the ground up. Responsibilities Providing editorial support to the NBC news assignment desk: making phone calls, booking interviews, and logging press conferences. Assisting producers with location support, including booking travel and scouting live shot positions. Pitching, researching, and developing stories for various platforms. Basic Requirements Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program (September 2026 through April 2027). December 2026 graduates are not eligible. 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. Must be available to work 16-24 hours per week from September 21, 2026 – April 23, 2027. Must be willing to work in Miami, FL. Students on F-1 CPT, OPT, J-1, M-1 are not eligible unless they can adjust to a status granting work authorization without NBCUniversal sponsorship. Desired Characteristics Students with class standing of junior or above preferred. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. Strong interest in the media industry. Commitment to building an inclusive work environment. Previous internship experience and on-campus involvement. Strong interest in and demonstrated knowledge of current affairs. Desired majors: Journalism or Broadcast Journalism, Digital/New Media Studies, Communications, Production. The hourly rate for student interns is $19.00. 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. 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. 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 [emailprotected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr NBCUniversal