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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 from 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.

NBCUniversal’s Filmed Entertainment Global Distribution is responsible for the licensing and distribution of NBCUniversal product to all forms of television and new media platforms in the U.S., Canada and in over 200 territories internationally. NBCUniversal’s content portfolio includes a vast and diverse library of more than 6,500 feature films and 170,000 television episodes, including current and classic titles, non-scripted programming, kids, sports, news, long-form and short-form programming from Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Universal Television, UCP, Universal International Studios, Sky Studios, Universal Television Alternative Studio, NBC Late Night properties, DreamWorks Animation, Telemundo, and more, as well as locally produced content from around the world. Global Distribution is a division of Comcast NBCUniversal.

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

+ Global Business Operations: Intern will support this team that works to ensure that transactional digital Film and TV content is released on time and accurately on a global basis.

+ Information Systems Services: Intern will work with data through the front-end of applications as directed and prepare data for programmatic updating working interactively with our Technology teams.

+ International Digital Media: Intern will support the team responsible for the sales and distribution of NBCUniversal product to all forms of television and new media platforms in over 200 territories across the globe.

+ Sales Admin: Intern will help log all incoming agreements & amendments, prepare and distribute internal sales reports, and assist in processing orders for content.

+ Sales Planning: Intern will support the various teams in the department by reviewing deal terms, running availability reports and various data sets. Once deals are close the team manages long term deals with product notices. Liaising with clients and Sales team with all aspects of managing TV output deals for several designated territories.

+ Sales Strategy & Development: Intern will partner with sales, finance, legal, operations and senior management to support deal negotiations, commercial analytics, and projects focused on licensing SVOD and AVOD businesses

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.

+ Detail-oriented.

+ Coachable/eager to learn, positive attitude.

+ Works independently, willingness to go the extra mile.

+ Mindset of continuous improvement (e.g., suggestions and insights as a fresh set of eyes).

+ Strong excel skills (including prior work experience with excel models, pivot tables, and formulas).

The hourly rate for student interns is $19.00.

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.