Fall Intern - 52 News

Job Description

Responsibilities
Fall 2022 Internship Program:
• Applications Close: June 17, 2022 at 11:59pm ET. Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – don't delay!
• Program Dates: September 19 – December 9, 2022
• 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.

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.

NBCUniversal Local is NBCUniversal's local media division that delivers English and Spanish-speakers and bilingual audiences in 31 US markets and Puerto Rico, the very best in local sports, news, weather, consumer and investigative reporting, and lifestyle entertainment across any platform and screen. NBCUniversal Local is comprised of three individual media groups including the NBC Owned Television Stations, the NBC Sports Regional Networks and the Telemundo Station Group. NBCUniversal Local's stations and networks serve diverse audiences and communities across linear, streaming, OTT, digital web, mobile and audio, and cable platforms and work together to keep local audiences informed anytime and anywhere. 

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

Must be available to work from Universal City, CA to be considered for the below opportunities.

Telemundo 52 News 
Interns will work side by side with show producers and story producers working under deadline to produce accurate and compelling stories. Interns assist with a variety of News Gathering responsibilities, including (but not limited to):  
• Research information, assist with investigations and source subjects for possible interviews and story development 
• Work closely with our consumer unit, making phone calls, interviewing viewers, alleged scammers, and government agencies 
• Story development, fact checking, logging, following up on story leads, obtaining clearances, writing.  
• Produce breaking news under deadline and pitch original enterprise stories 

The selected intern must be highly fluent in English and Spanish. We are a Spanish-language news outlet, so knowledge of the language is of the utmost importance.

Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications
• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the length of the program.
• Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits).
• Must be bilingual in Spanish (written and verbal).
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by NBCUniversal.
• If selected for a virtual internship, must be working from a location within the United States during all hours worked.
• If selected for an in-person internship, must be willing to work in the designated city and state as mentioned in the job responsibilities section.

Additional Job Requirements
• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or must undergo regular COVID-19 testing if Company determines your job position requires accessing an NBCUniversal worksite.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

Desired Characteristics
• Students with class standing of junior or above preferred.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• A background in any of the following areas: Journalism, Production, Communications, English, Digital Media, Research, Sales, Finance, Advertising, Marketing. 
• Strong interest in the media industry.  
• Commitment to building an inclusive work environment.  
• Ability to multitask and highly organized.  
• Excellent verbal and written communication.  
• Previous internship experience within a corporate setting. 
• Experience on a school newspaper or campus news station is a plus. 
• AP Style writing

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rv59v7-3-144-116-159-42 in your application.