NBC Boston Programming Intern - 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.

Job Description

• Assist with planning community meetings and functions 
• Research feature opportunities for community segments and shows 
• Write engaging solution-focused articles for station websites 
• Assist with planning and set up of dynamic live shots in the community 
• Thought leader on digital community engagement opportunities 
• Demonstrate good judgment, resourcefulness, confidence, and a positive attitude in response to viewer comments and requests 
• Utilize Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other programs in execution of assignments 
• Must be able to manage multiple assignments with short deadlines 
• Spanish language writing and speaking proficiency a plus 

Basic Qualifications 

• In pursuit of an Associate, Bachelor or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution and be able to provide documentation to confirm your degree progress 
• Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits) 
• Must be 18 years of age or older  
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by NBCUniversal 
• Need to be able to work on-site in Needham, MA 

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

Desired Qualifications 

Desired Backgrounds Include: Journalism or Broadcast Journalism, Digital/New Media Studies, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Production, English, Social Media, Research. 

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) both written and verbal 
• Previous internship experience or on-campus involvement 
• Ability to work effectively in a high-intensity environment, often under tight deadline pressures 
• Strong written and oral communication skills 
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills 
• Strong interest in and demonstrated knowledge of current affairs 
• Excellent computer skills (especially search skills) 

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].