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NBCU Chicago Sales Intern – Summer 2027

NBC Universal

Chicago, IL · HybridInternship$17.05/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$17.05/hr
Location
Chicago, ILHybrid
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Internship
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations Sales intern supports sales across NBC and Telemundo offerings, including Peacock, programming, special events, promotions, and marketing partnerships. The intern researches business categories and growth opportunities, helps create sales and marketing materials, participates in client meetings and brainstorming, and collaborates across departments. The Summer 2027 program runs June through August and is hybrid, with at least four office days per week.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Business Research, nice to haveLead Generation, nice to haveSales and Marketing Materials, nice to haveCommunication, nice to haveInterpersonal Skills, nice to haveCreative Skills, nice to haveSelf-Motivation, nice to haveProject Management, nice to haveAttention to Detail, nice to haveTeamwork, nice to haveIndependent Work, nice to haveOrganization, nice to haveMicrosoft Word, nice to haveMicrosoft Excel, nice to haveMicrosoft PowerPoint, nice to haveEnglish, nice to haveSpanish, nice to have

Qualifications

Actively Enrolled in Degree Program, requiredSophomore or Above, requiredMust Be 18+, requiredWork Authorization Without Sponsorship, required

Full job 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 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.

The NBCUniversal (NBC / Telemundo) Owned Television Stations entity Sales intern learns and participates in all aspects of the expansive selling profession and arena, which encompasses the wide portfolio of offerings, including Peacock, all NBC programming, special events, promotions and a wide variety of marketing partnership initiatives.

Primary responsibilities:

  • Researching business categories, exploring new growth / emerging brands; lead generation

  • Navigating and learning effectively throughout a wide variety of platforms and avenues: Digital, Web Research, Mobile, Social Media, Sports, Television, Sponsorships

  • Assist with the creation of sales/marketing materials such as daily one-sheets, sales presentations and recaps, proof-of-performance executions, maintaining updated tracking documents, special requests

  • Attend both internal/external in-person/virtual client business meetings on a regular basis

  • Participate regularly in brainstorming sessions for the development of creative marketing solutions and ideas for current and potential clients

  • Collaborate with sales, programming, and marketing departments to bring partnerships and concepts to life

  • Execute all sales assignments for an extensive portfolio; Serving both local and national markets

  • Provide various administrative support on daily tasks

Summer 2027 Internship Program:

  • Applications Close: December 4, 2026, at 11:59 pm CT. Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – don't delay!

  • 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

Basic Qualifications:

  • Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program (June 2027 through August 2027, May 2027 graduates are not eligible for our Summer 2027 Internship Program.

  • 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.

  • Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits).

  • Must be 18 years or older

  • Must be willing to work in Chicago, IL

  • Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week

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:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and creative skills; Self-motivated; Poised, clear communicator

  • Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; meet deadlines and work as part of a team while also being able to work independently in a fast-paced environment

  • Possess sharp organizational skills and has excellent track record for following through on projects

  • Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

  • Bilingual - English/Spanish preferred

The hourly rate for student interns is $17.05

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].

How this job compares

Set against the 565 open Sales Intern jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$17.05/hr
  • US median$19–20/hr375 hourly ranges

This rate, $17.05/hr, is 15% below the US median midpoint ($20/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Sales Intern hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 22 open Sales Intern jobs in Illinois and 565 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Education
200 of the 565 open Sales Intern jobs (35%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Pay, requirements and demand for Sales jobs

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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