NBC Bay Area - Community Engagement Internship - Academic Year '25-'26

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.

NBC Bay Area's Internship provides students with real world experience and exposure to working in a top ten television market.

Successful interns will demonstrate a passion for learning and the ability to step out of their comfort zone. We are looking for students who are highly motivated and who can function as a team member or independently in a fast-paced news environment.

Internships at NBCUniversal are paid and do not require course credit.

This internship runs on an academic year through April 2026.

The Community Engagement Intern will:

• Assist with planning and participating in special station events and projects, including weekend events.
• Attend community events throughout the Bay Area.
• Possess a friendly and engaging personality, as they will interact with the public and serve as a station ambassador at community events. A positive attitude is essential for this role.
• Experience in setting up marketing activations at community events is a plus.
• Compile the station’s FCC public file, including the development of quarterly and annual reports.
• Update and maintain the nbcbayarea.com online community calendar, including creating event articles.
• Assist in online research of local community events and keep abreast of what’s happening in the Bay Area.
• Have an in-depth understanding of the SF Bay Area non-profit, cultural, and media landscapes.
• Propose new community events to support company priorities and goals.
• Assist in researching potential guests for community affairs programs.
• Write PSA scripts, post-event recaps, newsletters, and event descriptions for website publication.
• Manage the invoicing process and track Community Department expenses.
• Capture footage, including both stills and b-roll, during community events.
• Gather and pull on-air news clips to distribute to community partners.
• Provide their own transportation to and from community event activations throughout the Bay Area.
• Utilize Word, Excel, and other programs in the execution of assignments.
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus.
• Graphic design and Adobe Creative Suite skills are a plus.

Join us in moving the community forward! Gain valuable experience in community engagement and event planning.

Qualifications

• NBCUniversal interns must meet the following criteria:
• In pursuit of an Associate, Bachelor or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution and be able to provide documentation to confirm your degree progress. We will consider recent graduates one semester beyond degree.
• Current class standing of Junior or above
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. without a Visa or sponsorship
• The ability to work at the station, located at 2450 N. First Street, San Jose, CA

Desired:

• Film or TV major a plus but not required.
• All we ask is that you are willing to work hard and you want to learn what it takes to do creative work while having fun.
• In pursuit of a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or related field preferred

Base Salary is $17.95 per hour

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 [email protected].