Company Description
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 theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
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.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
Job Description
Programme Essentials
To join one of our 12-month Internships you must meet one of the following criteria:
- You’re currently an undergraduate studying at University and returning to full time education in Autumn 2027
- You’re looking to gain work experience after completing your A-Levels, an equivalent course or an Apprenticeship
Additionally, you must be eligible to work in the UK without restriction for the duration of the internship from Monday 29th June 2026 – Friday 23rd July 2027.
Willingness and flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern which includes early starts, evenings, overnights, weekends & bank holidays.
We recommend applying to just one internship role, this helps ensure your application is considered for the opportunity that best matches your interests and skills. Choosing one allows us to focus on what excites you most and where you’ll shine brightest.
What will I be doing?
The intern role is designed for gaining a broad understanding of an American TV newsroom. You will work with newsgathering and production teams within the NBC News bureau in London. Your development and the training you will receive will focus on all aspects of the 24-hour newsroom operation: from the assignment desk to the edit room.
What will I learn from this opportunity?
Multiplatform International Newsdesk: Supporting the assignment desk in logistics, coordinating correspondent live hits, video feeds and providing editorial support for key shows such as Today, Nightly News and on NBC News Now plus social platforms.
NBCNews.com: Research and write breaking news articles and contribute to live blogs, as well as learning digital video production skills.
Social Newsgathering: Assist team in finding, verifying, and reporting on visual content and eyewitness accounts that emerge on social media, to support storytelling across all NBC News platforms.
Engel Unit: Support the producers of NBC News’ Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel – learn how they prepare for assignments ahead of deployment and how they produce Richard’s reporting across all NBC News platforms.
Media Desk/Archive: Supporting the producers & librarians with picture research, logging & editorial information gathering.
Qualifications
What do I need to bring to the role?
- Curious, keen to learn & enthusiastic about television news
- Desire to pursue a career in journalism
- Awareness of news & current affairs
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills
- Creative, proactive & ability to work under pressure and with potentially distressing images
- Organized & strong attention to detail
- Willingness to be involved, whatever the task and appreciate being part of a larger production team
- Ability to work with and maintain sensitive information
- Excellent IT skills & familiarity with social media
- A good understanding of Avid or Final Cut is desirable
The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.
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 [email protected].
