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TV Entertainment Production Management & Operations Internships – Academic Year (Universal City, CA)

Company Description


See yourself at NBCU! Be a part of our intern community, a diverse 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. 
Your professional development is important to us. NBCU interns receive career prep, leadership exposure, connection to other interns, networking, and of course, all the fun you can imagine along the way. Because we know it can be challenging to balance coursework and internship commitments, we offer interns paid time off for mental health, school exams, and personal holidays. 

To meet students where they are, we will host internships in both a virtual and in-person format. Opportunities listed will either be in-person based on the location mentioned or virtual, depending on business needs. Some of our internship opportunities that begin in September will continue through the Academic Year and end in April. Please be sure to read this job description carefully and note the internship dates, locations, and departments before applying. 


Job Description


2023 – 2024 Academic Year Internship Program: 
  • Applications Close: June 9, 2023, at 11:59pm ET. Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – don't delay! 
  • Program Dates: September 18, 2023 – April 19, 2024 
  • 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. 
  • 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. 

The Entertainment Group develops and schedules the network’s primetime, late-night, and daytime entertainment programming, including USA, SYFY, Bravo, E!, Oxygen, and Universal Kids. NBC’s quality programs and balanced line-up have earned the network critical acclaim, numerous awards and ratings success, including most recently winning the traditional September-to-May season in primetime’s key demo, marking the network’s third win in four years. NBC has earned more Emmy Awards than any network in television history. 

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

  • Production Operations (Game Show Competition & True Crimes): The Game Show, Competition, True Crime, Documentary, and Live Events vertical in the Production & Operations department is the heart of production management for all cable networks, broadcast, and streaming for NBCU alternative content. From The Voice to Temptation Island and Cold Justice, the intern will have the opportunity to work on entertainment content across networks like Oxygen, E!, USA, NBC and Peacock. The intern will have the opportunity to work with many different internal departments including marketing, programming, finance, and creative on over 80 different original programs across several platforms. This position will be interactive and immersed in all aspects of the production management process. 

  • Production Operations (Lifestyle): The Lifestyle vertical in the Production & Operations department is the heart of production management for all cable networks, broadcast, and streaming for NBCU alternative content. From the Real Housewives to Top Chef, the intern will have the opportunity to work on entertainment content across networks like Bravo, E!, USA, and Peacock. The intern will have the opportunity to work with many other different internal departments including marketing, programming, finance, and creative on over 80 different original programs across several platforms. This position will be interactive and immersed in all aspects of the production management process. 


Qualifications


Basic Requirements: 
  • Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program. 
  • Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits). 
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by NBCUniversal. 
  • Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA. 

Desired Characteristics: 
  • Students with class standing of junior or above preferred. 
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. 
  • Previous internship experience a plus  
  • Interest in production management  
  • Ability to multitask and stay highly organized  
  • Filing and document management   
  • Computer skills, especially in Excel   

The hourly rate for student interns is $17.00. 


Additional Information

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 in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.
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