Company Description

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.

• At our Universal City office interns will have access to the NBCUCommutes program, which offers free Metro fares and discounted Metrolink/Vanpool/Lyft trips.

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

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 Universal City, CA.

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.

Corporate Functions: NBCUniversal's Corporate groups are uniquely positioned at the core of our organization.  Employees within these groups use their area of expertise to support all businesses across the company, keeping the heart of each brand at the forefront. There are also business-specific opportunities available, which may be included in the description below.

Universal Filmed Entertainment Group: (UFEG) consists of the operations to produce, acquire, market and distribute filmed entertainment worldwide in various media formats for theatrical, home entertainment, television and other distribution platforms.  The division operates globally with colleagues spread across 20 countries. We pride ourselves in supporting and amplifying diverse stories told by unique voices. We want to bring in driven, dedicated, and diverse talent into our organization who are just as passionate as we are in continuing to tell stories that reflect our global audience.

Universal Studio Group: (USG) encompasses NBCUniversal's television production studios: Universal Television (UTV), Universal Content Productions (UCP), NBCUniversal International Studio, and Universal Television Alternative Studio (UTAS). USG produces over 100 scripted and unscripted series across multiple countries around the globe for buyers in broadcast, cable, and streaming. Network partners include NBC, Peacock, Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Apple, HBO, BBC, ITV, Channel 4, CTV, ABC, FOX, and ABC among many others.  As part of USG, Stamford Media Center (SMC) is a full-service production facility and is the home to some of NBCU's most popular daytime programming including Maury, The Steve Wilkos Show, and Karamo.

Direct-to-Consumer, Peacock: At Peacock you'll find more than a job. Here you'll find a fast-paced, high-flying team for unique birds that want to be at the epicenter of technology, sports, news, tv, movies and more. We work hard to connect people to what they love, each other and the world around them by creating shared experiences through culture-defining entertainment. Adding to the rich history of NBCUniversal, Peacock is able to leverage a vast portfolio that includes broadcast and cable networks, classic and blockbuster films, sports and news. As a company, we embrace the power of difference. Our team is committed to creating an organization that champions diversity and inclusivity for all by curating content and a workforce that represents the world around us. We continue to challenge ourselves and the industry by being customer-centric, data-driven creatures of innovation. At Peacock, we are determined to forge the next frontier of streaming through creativity, teamwork, and talent. Here you can fly to new heights!

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

• Legal - Music Business & Legal Affairs: NBCUniversal Music Business & Legal Affairs services an array of clients in the Film & Television portfolios.  Filmed Entertainment encompasses the Universal Pictures Group, Focus Features, Universal Studios Home Entertainment, and Brand Development. The overall landscape of Film includes distinct business functions that each touch a key segment area in the overall lifecycle of a film, from ideation to premiere. On the TV side, there is a vast portfolio of sports, news networks, streaming, entertainment networks, and significant television production operations, including scripted, alternative and late night, and a leading television stations group. This intern's responsibilities may include the following: researching music rights, analyzing and summarizing music deal terms, drafting music talent agreements, reviewing production content for music information, and assisting with tracking rights analysis grid maintenance.

• Global Distribution Rights & Clearances: This intern will work on various licensing agreements and other contracts related to the licensing of film and television content to various local television broadcasters internationally and global digital media platforms.

• Universal Studio Group Legal Affairs: This intern will prepare and negotiate production-related agreements under the supervision of manager and other NBCU attorneys, and Conduct legal research on issues that may arise during the production of both unscripted and scripted television shows.

• Direct-to-Consumer Business & Legal Affairs: The Peacock Business & Legal Affairs team is divided into three main areas: (1) Product & Technology, (2) Marketing & Partnerships, and (3) Regulatory Compliance & Privacy. The legal intern will support all three legal teams and would report to senior lawyers in each area. Examples of responsibilities will include: drafting general marketing guidance, preparing summaries and self-helps tools, working off company templates to assist with drafting agreements, tracking and summarizing new privacy legislation, creating compliance trainings for client teams, and observing deal negotiations and attorney-client interactions.

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 Universal City, CA.

Desired Characteristics:

• Students with class standing of junior or above preferred.

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

• Self-starter, professional, and ability to adapt.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

• For Legal - Music Business & Legal Affairs: Must be currently enrolled in a J.D. program; Must be willing to work either in Los Angeles or remotely; Ability to understand music related concepts and contractual language.

• For Direct-to-Consumer Business & Legal Affairs: Must be a current J.D. candidate in good standing, preferably a 2nd or 3rd year law student; Must be located in New York, DC, or Los Angeles and willing to work from the office on a hybrid/in-person basis; Experience in technology and advertising/marketing or intellectual property a plus.

The hourly rate for law student interns is $25.00

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.

Additional Information

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 in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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