Media Tech – Business Solutions/Technical Operations Internships – Summer 2026

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

See yourself at NBCU! Be a part of our intern community, a group of curious and passionate trailblazers who we believe are the future of our industry.  

The NBCUniversal Internship Program allows students to unlock their potential by contributing to big projects in meaningful ways that matter. To thrive as an NBCU intern, you are ready to bring your passion for media, entertainment, and technology along with your desire to learn each day.  

In addition to all of our internships being paid, we will also offer the following for our Summer 2026 interns:    

• Paid company holidays for full-time interns.   
• Robust networking, learning and development opportunities. 
• Complimentary Peacock subscription during your internship. 
• Free admission to Universal Parks to use during your internship. 
• Access to mental health resources including counseling sessions. 
• Financial assistance to offset expenses for transportation and housing may be available on a needs-based basis for eligible in-person interns. More details about eligibility for this assistance will be provided at the time of offer.   
• At our Universal City office interns will have access to the NBCUCommutes program, which provides fully subsidized transit passes to full-time lower lot employees, good for unlimited rides on all Metro bus and rail, such as the Metro Red Line. 

Summer 2026 Recruitment Timeline:   

November 10 – December 5: Applications Open (may close early due to applicant volume)  

Mid November – Late December: First round video interviews   

Mid – Late January: Second round interviews  

Late January – February: Selected candidates receive offers  

Summer 2026 Internship Program: 

• Applications Close: December 5th at 11:59pm ET. Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!  
• Program Dates: June 1 – August 7, 2026 
• Time Commitment: 40 hours per week. Exact schedule to be determined based on business need.  
• Format: Opportunities listed will require an intern to work in Universal City, CA. 

To Apply: 

• Submit a one-page resume that outlines your work experience, accomplishments, and your graduation month and year. 
• Submit a cover letter that highlights your passion for NBCUniversal, the locations (listed below) you are open to for internships, and your top areas of interest (opportunities listed below). 
• Upload a transcript (unofficial transcripts are fine) that confirms your status as an actively enrolled student in a degree-granting program. 

Media Tech Internship Program 

Here at NBCU, we strive to be on the forefront of leading-edge technology and are seeking a savvy troop of technologists we call Media Tech Interns. 

Our Media Tech internship program exposes students to technical opportunities across NBCUniversal’s Operations & Technology organizations and serves as the primary pathway for consideration into our Media Tech Associate Program – a challenging two-year rotational program for individuals with a passion for technology. Many of our past interns have gone on to join the Associate Program, which helps participants jump-start their careers by promoting technical breadth through mentorship, networking opportunities, and technical training. More information on this pipeline program can be found at nbcunicareers.com/mediatech/associate-program. 

As an NBCUniversal Media Tech Intern, you will gain hands-on experience, allowing you to apply your classroom knowledge to practical situations. We offer a 2-day in-person orientation in our NY office where we bring all interns together to meet each other and various business leaders. 

Students will experience firsthand how one of the largest media and entertainment companies in the world operates and delivers strategic, innovative solutions. 

Areas of placement may include, but are not limited to: 

• FTVS Studio Tech Solutions – Digital Marketing & Operations: Our team is part of the broader organization that provides technical support and engagement to the Film Entertainment group. We collaborate closely with Global Creative Services, Digital Marketing, and Privacy Enablement to deliver technology solutions that enhance efficiency and compliance across the business. The intern will gain exposure to a mix of operational and strategic initiatives, engaging with both technical teams and business stakeholders. Key projects include implementing a new workflow system for the Global Creative Services team to modernize and streamline their existing processes, as well as aiding a separate compliance effort focused on assessing and improving security controls across a portfolio of more than 200 applications. This work involves ensuring proper data classification, implementing multi-factor authentication, federating applications, and verifying code scanning practices to name a few areas. 

• FTVS Studio Tech Solutions – Theater Distribution: Our team: Film Distribution IT directly supports the systems that help the business plan and distribute our films into cinemas and then collect the associated revenue.  We have a diverse portfolio that offers many opportunities for the Intern to gain experience in different technologies. Exposure: the Intern will have business engagement opportunities (i.e. direct meetings with the product owners), as well as interaction with other IT groups (infrastructure, server support, engineering, etc.).  The role of Intern will be tailored to fit their experience level against the needs of the projects that he/she is assigned.  The Intern will be involved in multiple work streams across our Film Distribution projects. Current projects: ReleaseHub - standardize technology and business processes across the enterprise as it relates to Release Dates/Planning in order to align with the rapidly evolving Global Distribution business, Unistar Replatform (SMART) – move on premises SaaS client/server application to new cloud platform, and other Project Management and initiatives. 

• FTVS Studio Tech Solutions – Marketing & Strategy: Our team is part of the Film & TV Studio Technology team that supports the Universal Entertainment Film & TV businesses (Specifically the Strategy and Marketing teams within Universal Entertainment).  Our team and assignments will strive to provide the intern with the experience to continue to another internship or the Media Tech Associate program. The intern will gain exposure to various stakeholders across O&T and Universal Entertainment Strategy and Marketing business teams. Our diverse application portfolio offers many opportunities for the Intern to gain experience in different technologies and business areas. Depending on current priorities, the intern will have the opportunity to work across some of the following projects: Studio Analytics, Marketing Supply Chain/Asset Management, and Film Strategy & Operations. 

• Corp Tech – Data & Analytics, Finance: We are implementing an enterprise-wide Data & Analytics platform to revolutionize our Finance team's operations, addressing the limitations of our current overly complex and customized analytical environment. By adopting this advanced system now, we will enhance our financial performance and profitability analytics, outpace our competitors, and leverage real-time, accurate data insights. This transformation will streamline manual processes, improve workplace satisfaction, and ensure rapid adoption of cutting-edge technologies, positioning us as a leader in the industry, and securing our competitive edge. Interns will have the opportunity to learn and contribute how the latest technology is being implemented at an enterprise scale and how business benefits are achieved with technology - This role is looking at FP&A space. 

Basic Requirements: 

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program. Spring 2026 graduates are not eligible for our Summer 2026 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 40 hours per week from June 1 – August 7, 2026.  
• 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. 
• Intermediate skills in Excel for tracking and analyzing data. 
• Interest in technology, digital systems, or process improvement. 
• Computer skills, education level, class standing in school, etc. 
• Jira experience is a plus. 
• Excel experience is a plus. 
• SQL experience is a plus. 
• Tableau, PowerBI, or Data Studio experience is a plus. 
• Airtable, Asana, Monday is a plus. 
• Understanding of Financial data. 
• Ability to write code. 
• Understanding of reporting design. 
• Business knowledge and use of AI in business. 

The hourly rate for undergraduate student interns is $35.00. 

The hourly rate for graduate student interns is $35.00. 

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.

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 [email protected].

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU intern, your internship and the responsibilities associated with it may transition to Versant in the future. You will be joining at an exciting and pivotal time for the business as it evolves.