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Program Management & Operations Internships – Summer 2027

NBC Universal

Universal City, CAFull-time$19/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$19/hr
Location
Universal City, CA
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

NBCUniversal’s Summer 2027 internship program offers paid, hands-on experience in media and entertainment, with career development and networking opportunities. This placement supports Media Operations and may involve content delivery workflows, process improvement, emerging AI use cases, and platform launches. Interns work 40 hours per week from Universal City, California, from June 7 through August 13, 2027.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft Office, nice to haveExcel, nice to havePowerPoint, nice to haveOutlook, nice to haveCollaboration Tools, nice to haveMedia Operations, nice to haveDigital Platforms, nice to haveProject Management, nice to haveOperations Coordination, nice to have

Qualifications

Active Degree Enrollment, requiredSophomore or Above, requiredJunior or Above, nice to haveGPA 3.0+, nice to haveBusiness, Communications, Media, Technology or Related, nice to havePrior Related Experience, nice to haveWork Authorization Without Sponsorship, required

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Full job description

Your future in media starts here. The NBCUniversal Summer Internship Program is your chance to help shape what’s next in media and entertainment. Whether you’re supporting major news coverage, creating content for iconic brands, or contributing to innovative projects, you’ll bring your ideas, creativity, and perspective to make an impact throughout your internship.

Beyond your day-to-day role, you’ll take part in a thoughtfully designed program focused on career development, building your professional presence, and growing your workplace confidence. Through real-world experience and a community of fellow interns, you’ll explore what’s possible in this ever changing and exciting industry.

In addition to all of our internships being paid, we will also offer the following for our Summer 2027 interns:

  • Paid company holidays for full-time interns.

  • 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.

  • Financial assistance to offset expenses for transportation and housing may be available on a needs-based basis for eligible in-person interns. More details about eligibility for this assistance will be provided at the time of offer.

  • At our Universal City office interns will have access to the NBCUCommutes program, which provides fully subsidized transit passes to full-time lower lot employees, good for unlimited rides on all Metro bus and rail, such as the Metro Red Line.

Summer 2027 Program Details

Program Dates: June 7 – August 13, 2027

Time Commitment: 40 hours per week. Exact schedule to be determined based on business need.

Format: Opportunities listed will require an intern to work from Universal City, CA.

Summer 2027 Recruitment Timeline

November 9 – December 4: Applications Open (may close early due to applicant volume)

Mid November – Late December: First round video interviews

Mid – Late January: Second round interviews

Late January – February: Selected candidates receive offers

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 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.

Operations & Technology: O&T functions as a global shared service within NBCUniversal performing critical functions including Media, Broadcast and Studio Operations & Production, Content Supply Chain, Information Technology and Engineering, as well as Cyber Security. The group operates from numerous locations around the world, including New York, New Jersey, Los Angeles, Connecticut, and London.

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

  • Technical Operations, GMO - Business Operations: The Media Operations team at NBCUniversal supports the end-to-end operational delivery of content across digital platforms and distribution partners. Our group works cross-functionally with Product, Technology, Legal, Platform Operations, and external partners to ensure content is delivered accurately, efficiently, and on time. The intern will gain hands-on exposure to high-visibility initiatives including content delivery workflows, operational process improvement, emerging AI use cases, and platform launches. This role provides a strong foundation in project management within a fast-paced media environment, with opportunities to support both day-to-day operations and forward-looking initiatives focused on automation, tooling, and scale.

Basic Requirements:

  • Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program. Spring 2027 graduates are not eligible for our Summer 2027 internship program.

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

  • 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.

  • Must be available to work 40 hours per week from June 7 – August 13, 2027.

  • Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA.

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:

  • Students with class standing of junior or above preferred.

  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Communications, Media, Technology, or a related field.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); familiarity with collaboration tools is a plus.

  • Interest in media operations, digital platforms, or project management.

  • Prior internship, coursework, or project experience related to operations or coordination is helpful.

The hourly rate for student interns is $19.00.

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.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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 10,757 open Program Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$19/hr
  • California median$34–47/hr44 hourly ranges
  • US median$30–35/hr352 hourly ranges

This rate, $19/hr, is 52% below the California median midpoint ($40/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Program Management hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,391 open Program Management jobs in California and 10,757 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Program Management postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 10 years (9,163 postings).
Education
3,892 of the 10,757 open Program Management jobs (36%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Pay, requirements and demand for Intern jobs

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 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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