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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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.
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.
Job Description
Your future in media starts here. The NBCUniversal Summer Internship Program is your chance to help shape what’s next in media and entertainment. Whether you’re supporting major news coverage, creating content for iconic brands, or contributing to innovative projects, you’ll bring your ideas, creativity, and perspective to make an impact throughout your internship.
Beyond your day-to-day role, you’ll take part in a thoughtfully designed program focused on career development, building your professional presence, and growing your workplace confidence. Through real-world experience and a community of fellow interns, you’ll explore what’s possible in this ever changing and exciting industry.
In addition to all of our internships being paid, we will also offer the following for our Summer 2027 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.
Summer 2027 Program Details
Program Dates: June 7 – August 13, 2027
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 New York, NY.
Summer 2027 Recruitment Timeline
November 9 – December 4: 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
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 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 Advertising & Partnerships brings together the power of NBCUniversal’s iconic brands, premium content, innovative technology, and expansive audiences to create meaningful connections between advertisers and consumers. From entertainment and sports to streaming and digital platforms, our teams work across sales, marketing, insights, data, technology, and creative solutions to develop impactful advertising experiences for brands and partners.
Areas of placement may include, but are not limited to:
Ad Sales Communications: The Advertising & Partnerships Communications team supports internal and external communications across media relations, executive communications, events, employee engagement, and industry news. Interns may conduct research, monitor press coverage, develop written materials, and support events and communications projects across the organization.
Ad Sales Peacock Development: The Peacock Creative Partnerships team develops and executes brand integrations, custom content, and high-impact advertising opportunities across Peacock programming. Interns may support advertising product development, coordinate with internal and external partners, and assist with special projects across the team.
Ad Sales Creative: The Ad Sales Creative teams develop custom branded content and creative advertising solutions that connect brands with NBCUniversal programming, talent, and platforms. Interns may contribute to brainstorms, research brands and entertainment properties, develop creative concepts, write pitch-ready copy, and support presentations and creative projects.
Ad Sales Development: The Development team creates brand partnership opportunities by connecting advertiser goals with NBCUniversal content and audiences. Interns may contribute to brainstorms and creative pitches, conduct industry research, support partnership execution, track campaigns, and assist with client-facing materials.
Ad Sales Sports & Olympics Development: The Creative Partnerships Sports team develops integrated marketing solutions across NBC Sports properties, from initial ideation and proposal development through campaign execution and recap. Interns may support sales presentations, industry research, campaign trackers, production materials, creative approvals, and partnership initiatives.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program. Spring 2027 graduates are not eligible for our Summer 2027 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 7 – August 13, 2027.
Must be willing to work in New York, NY.
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.
Strong interest in advertising, marketing, communications, creative development, branded content, or media.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and comfort developing presentations and written materials.
Creative thinker with strong research skills and an interest in entertainment, streaming, sports, and/or popular culture.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across teams.
The hourly rate for student interns is $19.00.
Additional Information
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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.
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.
Job Description
Your future in media starts here. The NBCUniversal Summer Internship Program is your chance to help shape what’s next in media and entertainment. Whether you’re supporting major news coverage, creating content for iconic brands, or contributing to innovative projects, you’ll bring your ideas, creativity, and perspective to make an impact throughout your internship.
Beyond your day-to-day role, you’ll take part in a thoughtfully designed program focused on career development, building your professional presence, and growing your workplace confidence. Through real-world experience and a community of fellow interns, you’ll explore what’s possible in this ever changing and exciting industry.
In addition to all of our internships being paid, we will also offer the following for our Summer 2027 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.
Summer 2027 Program Details
Program Dates: June 7 – August 13, 2027
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 New York, NY.
Summer 2027 Recruitment Timeline
November 9 – December 4: 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
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 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 Advertising & Partnerships brings together the power of NBCUniversal’s iconic brands, premium content, innovative technology, and expansive audiences to create meaningful connections between advertisers and consumers. From entertainment and sports to streaming and digital platforms, our teams work across sales, marketing, insights, data, technology, and creative solutions to develop impactful advertising experiences for brands and partners.
Areas of placement may include, but are not limited to:
Ad Sales Communications: The Advertising & Partnerships Communications team supports internal and external communications across media relations, executive communications, events, employee engagement, and industry news. Interns may conduct research, monitor press coverage, develop written materials, and support events and communications projects across the organization.
Ad Sales Peacock Development: The Peacock Creative Partnerships team develops and executes brand integrations, custom content, and high-impact advertising opportunities across Peacock programming. Interns may support advertising product development, coordinate with internal and external partners, and assist with special projects across the team.
Ad Sales Creative: The Ad Sales Creative teams develop custom branded content and creative advertising solutions that connect brands with NBCUniversal programming, talent, and platforms. Interns may contribute to brainstorms, research brands and entertainment properties, develop creative concepts, write pitch-ready copy, and support presentations and creative projects.
Ad Sales Development: The Development team creates brand partnership opportunities by connecting advertiser goals with NBCUniversal content and audiences. Interns may contribute to brainstorms and creative pitches, conduct industry research, support partnership execution, track campaigns, and assist with client-facing materials.
Ad Sales Sports & Olympics Development: The Creative Partnerships Sports team develops integrated marketing solutions across NBC Sports properties, from initial ideation and proposal development through campaign execution and recap. Interns may support sales presentations, industry research, campaign trackers, production materials, creative approvals, and partnership initiatives.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program. Spring 2027 graduates are not eligible for our Summer 2027 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 7 – August 13, 2027.
Must be willing to work in New York, NY.
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.
Strong interest in advertising, marketing, communications, creative development, branded content, or media.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and comfort developing presentations and written materials.
Creative thinker with strong research skills and an interest in entertainment, streaming, sports, and/or popular culture.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across teams.
The hourly rate for student interns is $19.00.
Additional Information
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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
Tips for Your Advertising Analyst Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large employers recruit summer advertising analyst interns the preceding fall, with application windows that close months before the program starts. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Check listings in September and revisit regularly so you catch each wave as it opens.
Build a portfolio before you send a single application
Advertising analyst intern candidates stand out with documented project work, not job titles. Put together two or three completed analyses, campaign breakdowns, or media plan write-ups that name the tools you used. A linked portfolio gives recruiters something to assess when your work history is limited.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured advertising analyst programs tied directly to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time widens the pool you reach beyond what your campus sees.
Practice the advertising analyst intern screen out loud
Advertising analyst intern interviews typically involve a case or analytical exercise where you interpret campaign data, assess media performance, or recommend a budget allocation. Practice explaining your reasoning as you work through problems, not just arriving at an answer, since interviewers weigh how you think as much as the final conclusion.
Advertising Analyst Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an advertising analyst internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For advertising analyst candidates, a portfolio showing campaign analyses, media plan breakdowns, or audience segmentation work gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an advertising analyst internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For advertising analyst interns, what actually drives it is consistent performance on real campaign work, available headcount on the team, and understanding the return-offer timeline early enough to act on it. Position yourself well without counting on it as a certainty.
When should I apply for advertising analyst internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit summer advertising analyst interns the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September or October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings consistently rather than waiting for a single recruiting season keeps you from missing waves that fill quickly.
Are advertising analyst internships paid?
Most professional advertising analyst internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, so it differs meaningfully from one opportunity to the next. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing will show it, letting you compare opportunities directly before you apply.
What should an advertising analyst internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that name the tools you used and link to the work itself, such as published analyses, campaign case studies, or media planning write-ups. Add relevant coursework in marketing, statistics, or media analytics. Keep the entire resume to one page.
Can international students get advertising analyst internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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