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NBC4/T44 Community Affairs Internship – Academic Year

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

If you think all the fun only happens in summer, think again! NBCUniversal has expanded our Academic Year Internship Program. As an Academic Year intern, you’ll get immersed in exciting work, experience our unique NBCU culture, and feel the real support and guidance for 2 whole semesters.

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.

Academic Year Internship Program:

+ Applications Close: May 30th at 11:59pm ET. Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!

+ Program Dates: September 2025 – April 2026

+ 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.

To Apply:

+ Submit a one-page resume that outlines your work experience, accomplishments, and your graduation month and year.

+ Upload a transcript (unofficial transcripts are fine) that confirms your status as an actively enrolled student in a degree-granting program.

JOB DESCRIPTION

+ Assist with planning community meetings and receptions for 50-100 people

+ Refresh stations’ partner and influencer lists

+ 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

Schedule requirements: Hybrid work arrangement with minimum two days per week in office. Days flexible and dependent on tasks to be completed. Some early mornings, evenings and weekends based on department needs and intern availability.

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic Requirements:

+ Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program (September 2025 through April 2026). December 2025 graduates are not eligible for our 2025-2026 Academic Year Program.

+ Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits).

+ Must be authorized to work in the United States throughout the entire duration of the internship (September 2025 to April 2026). Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

+ Must be available to work 16-24 hours per week

+ Must be willing to work in Washington, DC

Desired Characteristics:

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

+ Students with class standing of junior or above preferred.

+ Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

+ 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)

The hourly rate for student interns is $17.95

INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ATTENDING U.S. UNIVERSITIES:

To participate in NBCUniversal’s 2025-2026 Academic Year internship program, you must confirm at the time of interview that you will be able to provide US work authorization documentation for the entire duration of the internship. Since the NBCU Academic Year Internship Program spans the traditional “Fall” and “Spring” semesters, you should talk to the DSO at your school’s International Students Services Office about your need to apply for CPT work authorization twice to ensure you are authorized to work both semesters and throughout the entirety of the program.

Please also note that future visa sponsorship at NBCUniversal is rarely available for post-grad employment opportunities.

NBCUniversal is an E-Verify company, requiring all employees to have an active Social Security number. Any candidate receiving an internship offer must complete Form I-9 with their Social Security number within 3 days of hire.

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].