Finance Internships Academic Year
NBCUniversal, New York, NY, United States
Job Description
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.
In addition to all of our internships being paid, we will also offer the following for our Academic Year interns:
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.
Academic Year Internship 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 Universal City, CA.
Internship Areas
Areas of placement may include, but are not limited to:
Film Finance:
The Film Finance team is responsible for managing all financial aspects of a film project’s lifecycle—from budgeting and pre‑production, through production, to post‑production. The Finance Intern will work closely with finance managers to assist in the preparation of film budgets, perform ad‑hoc financial analyses, and contribute to the overall financial duties of film projects.
Global Distribution Controllership:
This role will be responsible for assisting Global Distribution Accounting and Reporting with the monthly and quarterly close process, financial audit and SOX compliance, customer audits, and monthly reporting to third parties for whom NBCU serves as the distribution agent.
International Finance and UPHE Global Finance:
The International Finance and UPHE Global Finance interns will be integral parts of the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team. The interns will be involved in sales and revenue forecasting, working directly with the sales organization to develop and review revenue budgets in over 100 territories and will be responsible for creating and maintaining deal analysis/financial models, and providing insights to key trends in the markets.
Production Finance:
The intern will support NBCU Studio Group which oversees the development, production, and marketing/distribution of our Film & TV Content. The Studio Group Finance team is responsible for the financial consolidation, reporting, and analysis of the Film & TV studios.
USG TV FP & A:
This intern will work on Monthly Pacings/Forecasts while assisting in pulling reports from our Finance database (BPC SMART) to help in variance analysis for both OCF & FCF, such as Content Delivery & Airing Schedule Analysis. They will also work on the 13‑Week Forecast, 3rd Party Collections Reconciliation, and with the Development Finance Assist team in tracking development projects within. This team works regularly with partners across the broader organization including TV Distribution, Home Entertainment, and Studios/Corporate finance, so being proactive, adaptable, and team‑minded is key in our day‑to‑day environment.
USG TV Production Finance:
Interns are educated on business unit operations and workflows that support various domestic and international television productions and on‑site accounting teams. Interns partner internally and externally to gain exposure to financial systems, accounts payable, production payroll, budgeting, and cost reporting. Daily ad‑hoc projects include ledger inquiry research, analysis, forensic accounting, p‑card management, invoice processing, and check printing, as well as updating and distributing various weekly production tracking spreadsheets and more.
Qualifications
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 Universal City, CA.
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.
Students pursuing a degree in Finance, Economics, or related field preferred.
Previous internship or work experience within finance, accounting, and/or data preferred.
Strong interest in the media industry.
Ability to multitask and highly organized.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Knowledge of any Finance and FP&A Systems (SAC, BPC, Essbase, Oracle) a plus.
Hourly Rate
$25.00 per hour
Employment Verification & EEO Statement
NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.
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.
We 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.
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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.
In addition to all of our internships being paid, we will also offer the following for our Academic Year interns:
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.
Academic Year Internship 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 Universal City, CA.
Internship Areas
Areas of placement may include, but are not limited to:
Film Finance:
The Film Finance team is responsible for managing all financial aspects of a film project’s lifecycle—from budgeting and pre‑production, through production, to post‑production. The Finance Intern will work closely with finance managers to assist in the preparation of film budgets, perform ad‑hoc financial analyses, and contribute to the overall financial duties of film projects.
Global Distribution Controllership:
This role will be responsible for assisting Global Distribution Accounting and Reporting with the monthly and quarterly close process, financial audit and SOX compliance, customer audits, and monthly reporting to third parties for whom NBCU serves as the distribution agent.
International Finance and UPHE Global Finance:
The International Finance and UPHE Global Finance interns will be integral parts of the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team. The interns will be involved in sales and revenue forecasting, working directly with the sales organization to develop and review revenue budgets in over 100 territories and will be responsible for creating and maintaining deal analysis/financial models, and providing insights to key trends in the markets.
Production Finance:
The intern will support NBCU Studio Group which oversees the development, production, and marketing/distribution of our Film & TV Content. The Studio Group Finance team is responsible for the financial consolidation, reporting, and analysis of the Film & TV studios.
USG TV FP & A:
This intern will work on Monthly Pacings/Forecasts while assisting in pulling reports from our Finance database (BPC SMART) to help in variance analysis for both OCF & FCF, such as Content Delivery & Airing Schedule Analysis. They will also work on the 13‑Week Forecast, 3rd Party Collections Reconciliation, and with the Development Finance Assist team in tracking development projects within. This team works regularly with partners across the broader organization including TV Distribution, Home Entertainment, and Studios/Corporate finance, so being proactive, adaptable, and team‑minded is key in our day‑to‑day environment.
USG TV Production Finance:
Interns are educated on business unit operations and workflows that support various domestic and international television productions and on‑site accounting teams. Interns partner internally and externally to gain exposure to financial systems, accounts payable, production payroll, budgeting, and cost reporting. Daily ad‑hoc projects include ledger inquiry research, analysis, forensic accounting, p‑card management, invoice processing, and check printing, as well as updating and distributing various weekly production tracking spreadsheets and more.
Qualifications
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 Universal City, CA.
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.
Students pursuing a degree in Finance, Economics, or related field preferred.
Previous internship or work experience within finance, accounting, and/or data preferred.
Strong interest in the media industry.
Ability to multitask and highly organized.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Knowledge of any Finance and FP&A Systems (SAC, BPC, Essbase, Oracle) a plus.
Hourly Rate
$25.00 per hour
Employment Verification & EEO Statement
NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.
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.
We 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.
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