Production Technology Internships - Academic Year

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. 

In addition to our internships being paid, we will also offer the following for our Academic Year interns: 

• Paid time off for mental health, school exams, and personal holidays.
• 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.

Academic Year Recruitment Timeline:   

• April 8 – April 26: Applications Open (may close early due to applicant volume)
• Mid April – Late May: First round video interviews
• Early – Mid June: Second round interviews
• Late June – Early July: Selected candidates receive offers

Job Description

Academic Year Internship Program: 

• Applications Close: April 26th at 11:59pm ET. Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!
• Program Dates: September 16, 2024 – April 18, 2025.
• 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.
• Format: Opportunities listed will require an intern to work from Miami, FL.

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. 
   

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

Production Technology, Telemundo Center: The Telemundo Center production engineering team is responsible for designing, deploying, maintaining, and supporting all production technology in the facility.   This includes technology for control rooms, studios, graphics, replay systems, virtual production, audio production, etc. We will be working on many projects, most notably will be in the planning stages for World Cup 2026 and technology refresh projects throughout the facility.  

Responsibilities for the internship include working with the support and projects teams to complete systems integration, commissioning, and support related tasks.    The intern will also be expected to attend meetings with the engineering team, business partners, and vendors as needed to complete the assigned tasks. 

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: 

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program (September 2024 through April 2025). December 2024 graduates are not eligible for our 2024-2025 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 2024 to April 2025). Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Must be available to work 16-24 hours per week from September 16, 2024 to April 18, 2025.
• Must be willing to work in Miami, FL.

Desired Characteristics: 

• Students with class standing of junior or above preferred.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Technology & Computer skills.
• Audio & Video technology skills (knowledge of basic AV technology).
• Interest in video production, photography, graphics, or similar.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and research.

Additional information

The hourly rate for undergraduate student interns is $30.00 

The hourly rate for graduate student interns is $30.00 

INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ATTENDING U.S. UNIVERSITIES: 

To participate in NBCUniversal’s 2024-2025 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.