Advertising Internships
Advertising internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience across campaigns, creative briefs, and media strategy, mentorship from working advertising practitioners, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in Consulting & Professional Services, with NBCUniversal, 97th Floor, and K-VA-T Food City among the employers posting roles now.
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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.
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Tips for Your Advertising Internship Search
Apply earlier than the posting suggests
Large advertising agencies and brand marketing teams recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing applications before winter break. Smaller independent shops and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Map out the timelines for employers you're targeting and treat fall semester as your primary application season.
Build a portfolio before you apply
Advertising intern recruiters expect limited work history and look for something concrete instead. Assemble a portfolio with two or three complete campaign concepts, creative briefs, media plans, or brand strategy case studies that show the tools you used and the thinking behind each piece. A linked portfolio in your application gives reviewers something real to assess.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured advertising programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which agencies recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time, combining both approaches reaches employers you'd otherwise miss.
Practice your advertising interview format out loud
Advertising intern screens typically include a portfolio review, a brief creative or strategic case, and questions about your campaign thinking. Practice talking through your work out loud, explaining the brief, your approach, and what you'd change, because interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as the final concept you present.
Target structured advertising internship programs early
Major agencies and large consumer brands run formal summer cohort programs designed to train people new to advertising. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and often include mentorship and project rotations you won't find in ad-hoc internships. Identify the programs that match your interests and apply in the first wave of their recruiting cycle.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 0% of the advertising internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you begin searching, remote, hybrid, or on-site, then filter by location and work type so you're only reviewing roles you can actually accept. Migrate Mate's work-type filter applies that cut immediately.
Advertising Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an advertising internship?
Lead with coursework, class campaigns, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level and want something concrete to assess. A portfolio showing real creative executions, media plans, or campaign case studies gives recruiters that proof. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where advertising recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an advertising internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it in advertising is consistent performance on live client work, whether the team has headcount when your internship ends, and how early you signal interest in returning. Position yourself by delivering quality work and asking about the return-offer timeline, but keep your full-time search moving in parallel.
When should I apply for advertising internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large advertising agencies and holding companies recruit summer interns the preceding fall, with application windows that often close before December. Smaller independent shops and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings consistently across the academic year means you won't miss either wave.
Are advertising internships paid?
Most professional advertising internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, the type of agency or brand, and location. Where an employer discloses pay, it appears directly in the listing, so filtering for roles with compensation details saves time if that information matters to your search.
What should an advertising internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that show the tools you used and what you produced, for advertising, that means a linked portfolio with campaign concepts, media plans, creative briefs, or brand strategy case studies. Add relevant coursework in advertising, marketing, or communications. Keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote advertising internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 100% of the advertising internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill quickly, so apply early once you decide what you can commit to. Use the work-type filter to see only the remote or hybrid openings so you're not sorting through roles that don't fit your situation.
Can international students get advertising 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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