NBC News Production & Digital Editorial Internships

About the Role

The NBCUniversal Summer Internship Program offers an opportunity to shape the future of media and entertainment. Interns will contribute to major news coverage, create content for iconic brands, and work on innovative projects. The program includes a focus on career development, professional presence, and workplace confidence.

• Program Dates: June 7 – August 13, 2027
• Time Commitment: 40 hours per week
• Location: New York, NY

Key Responsibilities

• Production
• TODAY: Work with producers on stories/segments, Production Managers, log tapes, and conduct research.
• Weekend TODAY: Assist producers with research and content gathering, pitch news stories, log and transcribe interviews, and record music hit times.
• Nightly News: Log video, research stories, answer newsroom phones, pitch story ideas, and manage daily rundown/scripts.
• Weekend Nightly News: Log video, research stories, answer newsroom phones, pitch story ideas, and manage daily rundown/scripts.
• Dateline: Prepare for editorial/pitch meetings, log shows, build slide decks, research stories, log B-roll and transcripts, and assist with editing preparation.
• Specials: Compile research for editorial preparation, create research packets, select and compile footage & stills for on-air elements, design and manage graphics, and print/deliver scripts.
• Investigative Unit: Conduct research, file records requests, analyze data, organize media, and assist on local shoots.
• Booking Unit: Assist with guest research and upcoming events, manage lists/pitch packets, and support in-studio guests/shoots.
• Business Technology & Innovation Unit: Assist digital, television, and investigative teams with research, newsgathering, and story production; monitor news outlets for breaking news; and pitch enterprise news stories.
• Climate/Weather Unit: Conduct forecast research, create and update WSI Tru Vu Max graphics, and research/present information on climate change and solutions.
• Network Desk: Assist during breaking news by making calls to sources, monitoring radio traffic, logging press conferences, and checking social media; assist with logistics for sending NBC News teams to cover news on location.
• Audio Unit: Gain exposure to daily audio and video production, including researching, booking, writing headlines and interview scripts, studio recording, audio/video editing, and postproduction for various platforms and social media.
• NBC News Now: Research and fact-check stories, assist in editing video and graphics, pitch stories, and mine/edit video and sound.
• Commerce
• NBC Selected: Build articles in CMS, track editorial workflow, help shape new copy flows, and write/update e-commerce content.
• Editorial
• Digital Documentary: Assist in pre- and post-production, including research, gathering, and cataloguing material; pitch stories and assist in story development.
• Digital Platforms: Create marketing promotion plans and alerts for top stories; write different variations of headlines to optimize click-through rate and engagement.
• Digital Culture & Trends: Write and report stories on pop culture, entertainment, internet trends, and lifestyle news; pitch and write stories for NBCNews.com; contribute to breaking news coverage and cover major pop culture events.
• Digital Health & Medical: Report and write timely, in-depth original features on health topics; interview experts, pitch story ideas, and identify trends in lifestyle and wellness.
• Today.com: Assist editors across news/trending and lifestyle teams, and write for sections including Pop Culture, Health, Food, Parents, Style, and TMRW.
• Social
• Social Newsgathering: Use digital platforms to find user-generated content, verify social media-sourced content, interview sources, and obtain information for network coverage.
• NBC News Social, TODAY Social: Drive social media production and publication, write headlines, edit video and graphics, and distribute content across social media platforms.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution for the entire program duration.
• Spring 2027 graduates are not eligible.
• Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits).
• Must be presently authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. and not require visa sponsorship.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week from June 7 – August 13, 2027.
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY.
• Candidates on student or exchange visas may not be eligible unless they can change status without sponsorship.
• Must have an active Social Security number.
• Must complete I-9 form with Social Security number within 3 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Students with class standing of junior or above are preferred.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Strong interest in the media industry.
• Previous internship experience and on-campus involvement are desired.
• Strong interest in and demonstrated knowledge of current affairs.
• Desired majors: Journalism or Broadcast Journalism, Digital/New Media Studies, Communications, Political Science, Production, Social Media, English, Business.

Additional Information

• Hourly rate for interns: $19.00.
• Paid company holidays for full-time interns.
• Networking, learning, and development opportunities.
• Complimentary Peacock subscription during the internship.
• Free admission to Universal Parks during the internship.
• Access to mental health resources, including counseling sessions.
• Financial assistance for transportation and housing may be available on a needs-based basis for eligible in-person interns.
• External candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview.