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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.
- 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 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 Universal City, CA.
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.
Focus Features acquires and produces specialty films for the global market, and holds a library of iconic movies from fearless filmmakers. Our mission: to make a lasting impact on global audiences by creating the home for artists to share distinctive stories that inspire human connection.
Areas of placement may include, but are not limited to:
- Creative Advertising: Intern will support the team that produces campaign materials such as trailers, tv spots, and keyart from development to execution for various movies for global use.
- Digital Marketing: Intern will support team on social activations across Focus Features brand channels and individual film titles, social research, content creation, in-app engagement tactics (i.e. Follow accounts/like posts from talent), social editorial calendaring, live social coverage at events.
- Partnerships & Promotions: Intern will support this group that is comprised of two teams (sales and creative execution with a designated focus on international and domestic territories) with the shared objective of developing and delivering third party branded campaigns for our theatrical releases.
- Publicity: Intern will help with preparing for press junkets, researching media outlets & contacts, and compiling coverage reports.
- Publicity & Events: Intern will support the team responsible for conceptualizing and executing a wide range of high-profile activations - from red carpet premieres and exclusive industry screenings to tastemaker events and special experiences.
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 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, analytical, strategic thinker, creative, researcher, energetic, resourceful, self-starter, great time-management.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of organization and ability to manage multiple projects with various deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and proofreading skills
- Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
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.
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 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.
- 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 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 Universal City, CA.
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.
Focus Features acquires and produces specialty films for the global market, and holds a library of iconic movies from fearless filmmakers. Our mission: to make a lasting impact on global audiences by creating the home for artists to share distinctive stories that inspire human connection.
Areas of placement may include, but are not limited to:
- Creative Advertising: Intern will support the team that produces campaign materials such as trailers, tv spots, and keyart from development to execution for various movies for global use.
- Digital Marketing: Intern will support team on social activations across Focus Features brand channels and individual film titles, social research, content creation, in-app engagement tactics (i.e. Follow accounts/like posts from talent), social editorial calendaring, live social coverage at events.
- Partnerships & Promotions: Intern will support this group that is comprised of two teams (sales and creative execution with a designated focus on international and domestic territories) with the shared objective of developing and delivering third party branded campaigns for our theatrical releases.
- Publicity: Intern will help with preparing for press junkets, researching media outlets & contacts, and compiling coverage reports.
- Publicity & Events: Intern will support the team responsible for conceptualizing and executing a wide range of high-profile activations - from red carpet premieres and exclusive industry screenings to tastemaker events and special experiences.
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 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, analytical, strategic thinker, creative, researcher, energetic, resourceful, self-starter, great time-management.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of organization and ability to manage multiple projects with various deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and proofreading skills
- Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
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.
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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in publicity officer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience writing press releases, media advisories, and pitch emails
- Established relationships with journalists, editors, or broadcast producers in relevant beats
- Proficiency with media monitoring and distribution platforms such as Cision or Meltwater
- Experience managing social media channels as part of an integrated communications strategy
- Ability to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Tips for Your Publicity Officer Job Search
Tailor your resume to media outcomes
Publicity officers are hired on results, not tasks. Your resume should name the outlets you secured coverage in, the campaigns you ran, and the audiences you reached. Hiring managers read dozens of resumes that say 'managed press outreach', yours needs to show what that outreach actually produced.
Build a clips portfolio before applying
Most publicity officer postings expect a portfolio of press hits, press releases, or media pitches you've authored. Compile these into a single document or page you can attach or link. Without samples, even a strong resume rarely advances past the first screen in communications hiring.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists publicity officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by beat or sector
Publicity is sector-specific in ways that matter to hiring managers. A nonprofit communications director won't see your entertainment PR background as transferable without explanation. Search by industry vertical, not just job title, and lead your cover letter with the sector connection you bring.
Prepare pitches as interview proof points
Many publicity officer interviews include a skills exercise where you draft a media pitch or press release on the spot. Review the organization's recent news coverage beforehand, identify a story angle they haven't told, and walk in ready to pitch it. That preparation signals exactly the instinct they're hiring for.
Negotiate start date around news cycles
If you're weighing two offers or timing your departure from a current role, factor in the organization's calendar. Starting a week before a major product launch or annual conference drops you into crisis mode immediately. Ask about the team's schedule for the first 60 days so you can negotiate a realistic start date.
Publicity Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most publicity officers?
The most active employers for publicity officers right now are HarperCollins Canada and Harlequin, THE QUARTO, and MQ, and the most openings are in New York, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is consistent across nonprofits, entertainment studios, government agencies, and large corporate communications departments.
How many publicity officer jobs are remote?
About 83% of publicity officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though availability varies significantly by employer type and seniority. Media relations and digital communications roles tend to have the highest share of remote options, while government and institutional public affairs positions are more likely to require in-person work.
How do you become a publicity officer?
Most publicity officers start with a degree in communications, public relations, or journalism, then build hands-on experience through internships at PR agencies, newsrooms, or in-house communications teams. From there, the path runs through coordinator or assistant roles where you develop a press contact list, sharpen your pitch writing, and accumulate a portfolio of media placements before moving into an officer-level position.
Can you get hired as a publicity officer with little experience?
Entry-level publicity officer roles exist, particularly at nonprofits and smaller organizations, and candidates with limited formal experience can compete by showing concrete writing samples, demonstrated media awareness, and familiarity with the sector they're targeting. Internship credits, freelance PR work, campus media involvement, or even a strong personal project with documented press coverage all count in lieu of years on a resume.
What does the publicity officer interview process look like?
Most publicity officer interviews run two to three rounds. The first is typically a screening call focused on your background and familiarity with the organization. A second round often involves a written exercise where you draft a press release or pitch on a topic relevant to the employer's work. Final rounds may include a panel interview with communications leadership, where you're expected to discuss your media strategy thinking and walk through past campaigns in detail.
Where can I find and apply to publicity officer jobs?
You can find and apply to publicity officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and sector focus, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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