Telemundo 44 Digital Internship – Academic Year 2024-25 - NBCUniversal

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.
 

Academic Year Internship Program:

• Program Dates: September 2024 – April 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.

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Pitch, report and write news and features
• Pitch, shoot and edit packaged video pieces for social media platforms in conjunction with the Digital staff and on-air reporters
• Identify opportunities for interaction on social media platforms with live conversations between reporters and story sources
• Cut video from linear shows for use on websites, apps and social media
• Identify opportunities for graphics and data visualization
• Shadow digital editors, TV producers, assignment desk editors and others
• Assist with social media

Note: Applicants can submit written work samples (links, documents and/or PDFs) along with a resume and cover letter. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic Requirements:

• In pursuit of an Associate, Bachelor or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution and be able to provide documentation to confirm your degree progress
• Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits)
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) both written and verbal
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by NBCUniversal

Desired Characteristics:

Desired Backgrounds Include: Journalism or Broadcast Journalism, Digital/New Media Studies, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Production, English, Social Media, Research.

• Previous internship experience or on-campus involvement
• Ability to work effectively in a high-intensity environment, often under tight deadline pressures
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Strong interest in and demonstrated knowledge of current affairs
• Excellent computer skills (especially search skills)
• News writing experience
• In-depth understanding and use of producing vertical video for platforms like Instagram and TikTok
• Proficiency in video editing software like Adobe Premiere
• Knowledge of the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area

The hourly rate for student interns is $17.50

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.

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