Telemundo 44 DC News, Digital, & Community Affairs Internships – Academic Year
NBCUniversal, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Telemundo 44 DC News, Digital, & Community Affairs Internships – Academic Year
Intern
Business Segment: NBCUniversal Local
Compensation: USD 19 - hourly
Telemundo 44 DC News, Digital & Community Affairs Internships – Academic Year provide students the opportunity to work on real projects across two full semesters in Washington, DC, focusing on news, digital, and community affairs.
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. We will do our best to accommodate course schedules.
Format:
Opportunities listed will require an intern to work from Washington, DC.
Areas of Placement News
Participate in daily editorial process: planning, researching, newsgathering, logging, writing and editing.
Learn editorial and technical aspects of news gathering.
Shadow producers and assignment editors.
Produce individual news stories for demo reels and online.
Research view calls and tips and assistance at the assignment desk.
Digital
Pitch, report and write news and features.
Pitch, shoot and edit packaged video pieces for social media platforms in conjunction with the Digital staff and on‑air reporters.
Identify opportunities for interaction on social media platforms with live conversations between reporters and story sources.
Cut video from linear shows for use on websites, apps and social media.
Identify opportunities for graphics and data visualization.
Shadow digital editors, TV producers, assignment desk editors and others.
Community Affairs
Assist with planning community meetings and receptions for 50-100 people.
Refresh station’s partner and influencer lists.
Research feature opportunities for community segments and shows.
Write engaging solution‑focused articles for station websites.
Assist with planning and set up of dynamic live shots in the community.
Spanish language writing and speaking proficiency a plus.
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 for this Academic Year Internship Program.
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 to work in the United States.
Must be available to work 16-24 hours per week from September 21, 2026 – April 23, 2027.
Must be willing to work in Washington, DC.
For further clarification, candidates currently on any student or exchange visa (e.g. F‑1 CPT, F‑1 OPT, J‑1, M‑1) are not eligible to apply unless they will be able to change or adjust to another status that grants work authorization without NBCUniversal sponsorship.
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.
Desired Characteristics
Students with class standing of junior or above preferred.
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
Bilingual in Spanish and English strongly preferred (written and verbal).
Pursuing a degree in Journalism or Broadcast Journalism, Digital/New Media Studies, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Production, English, Social Media, Research.
Commitment to building an inclusive work environment.
Ability to multitask and highly organized.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Previous internship experience within a corporate setting.
Social Media Platforms, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, and SEO tools such as Google Trends.
The hourly rate for student interns is $19.00.
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in‑person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. 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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
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Intern
Business Segment: NBCUniversal Local
Compensation: USD 19 - hourly
Telemundo 44 DC News, Digital & Community Affairs Internships – Academic Year provide students the opportunity to work on real projects across two full semesters in Washington, DC, focusing on news, digital, and community affairs.
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. We will do our best to accommodate course schedules.
Format:
Opportunities listed will require an intern to work from Washington, DC.
Areas of Placement News
Participate in daily editorial process: planning, researching, newsgathering, logging, writing and editing.
Learn editorial and technical aspects of news gathering.
Shadow producers and assignment editors.
Produce individual news stories for demo reels and online.
Research view calls and tips and assistance at the assignment desk.
Digital
Pitch, report and write news and features.
Pitch, shoot and edit packaged video pieces for social media platforms in conjunction with the Digital staff and on‑air reporters.
Identify opportunities for interaction on social media platforms with live conversations between reporters and story sources.
Cut video from linear shows for use on websites, apps and social media.
Identify opportunities for graphics and data visualization.
Shadow digital editors, TV producers, assignment desk editors and others.
Community Affairs
Assist with planning community meetings and receptions for 50-100 people.
Refresh station’s partner and influencer lists.
Research feature opportunities for community segments and shows.
Write engaging solution‑focused articles for station websites.
Assist with planning and set up of dynamic live shots in the community.
Spanish language writing and speaking proficiency a plus.
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 for this Academic Year Internship Program.
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 to work in the United States.
Must be available to work 16-24 hours per week from September 21, 2026 – April 23, 2027.
Must be willing to work in Washington, DC.
For further clarification, candidates currently on any student or exchange visa (e.g. F‑1 CPT, F‑1 OPT, J‑1, M‑1) are not eligible to apply unless they will be able to change or adjust to another status that grants work authorization without NBCUniversal sponsorship.
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.
Desired Characteristics
Students with class standing of junior or above preferred.
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
Bilingual in Spanish and English strongly preferred (written and verbal).
Pursuing a degree in Journalism or Broadcast Journalism, Digital/New Media Studies, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Production, English, Social Media, Research.
Commitment to building an inclusive work environment.
Ability to multitask and highly organized.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Previous internship experience within a corporate setting.
Social Media Platforms, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, and SEO tools such as Google Trends.
The hourly rate for student interns is $19.00.
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in‑person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. 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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
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