NBC News Bureau Internships – Academic Year

Recruitment Information
Recruitment began on April 20, 2026 and the job listing expires on May 21, 2026.

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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.

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 Miami, FL.

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.

Responsibilities

Providing editorial support to the NBC news assignment desk—making phone calls, booking interviews, logging press conferences.

Assisting producers with location support, including booking travel and scouting live shot positions.

Pitching, researching, and developing stories for various platforms.

Qualifications
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 Miami, FL.

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.

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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