Summer Intern Today, NBC Local

Job Description

Responsibilities

NBCUniversal internships are true learning and growth opportunities that help set students up for an exciting future career in media. We are committed to developing early career talent, and we are focused on helping our interns realize their potential and their dreams.

NBCU interns are a diverse and curious community of innovators and trailblazers. They bring their passion for media, entertainment, and technology along with their desire to learn each day. They contribute to our vast and diverse portfolio of businesses in hands-on ways that matter. We provide a program full of opportunities for professional development, leadership exposure, connection, networking, and fun.

Job Description

Get hands-on experience in how to plan and execute a daily Chicago Lifestyle Show.

Intern will work side by side with producers in researching story ideas, local activities, and citizens of note. You'll be tasked with research and gathering content, among other responsibilities. You'll also be giving opportunities to pitch show ideas, edit, write, and eventually produce your own segment on our show. This internship will help you develop your ability to see individual stories and a whole show come together, grow your writing and editorial judgment, as well as absorb a tremendous amount of production knowledge. There will also be opportunities to help with field shots.

Summer 2024 Internship Program:
• Program Dates: June 3 – August 9, 2024
• Recent graduates will NOT be eligible for this program
• Internships at NBCUniversal are paid and do not require course credit

To Apply:
• Submit a one-page resume that outlines your work experience, accomplishments, and your graduation month and year
• Upload a transcript (unofficial transcripts are fine) that confirms your status as an actively enrolled student in a degree-granting program
• Recent graduates will NOT be eligible for this program

Qualifications
• Studying journalism/media
• Basic video editing skills
• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the length of the program and be able to provide documentation to confirm your degree progress
• Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits)
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by NBCUniversal

Desired Characteristics:
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Students with class standing of junior or above preferred
• Must have strong writing ability, good content judgment, creativity and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Additional Requirements:
• This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
• Must be willing to work in Chicago, IL
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older

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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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rn11om-3-14-135-125-42 in your application.