NBCUniversal

NBC News Intern

September 2023 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I like how my employers treat me as an equal, and we all are very open about what we enjoy from our job. They understand that I am new to the scene and are willing to spend all the time they need to get me up to speed.

What I wish was different

I only just started a week ago, so I cannot give a comprehensive assessment on that yet.

Advice

Keep your cool and show them you belong, because you will have run-ins and assignments with some well-known anchors and news personalities, and you want to make a positive impression by treating them with respect like a normal human and not as much like they're a major A-list celebrity.

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Creative Services Intern

June - August 2023 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

-Shadowing Opportunities -Producing Opportunities -Flexible Schedule

What I wish was different

-More creative-driven space

Advice

-Be open about what areas you want to pursue -Always ask about opportunities available

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Intern

June - August 2023 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I liked how involved I was with the show. Every day I was writing for Tom Llamas, editing videos, and/or shadowing producers.

What I wish was different

Nothing!

Advice

My best piece of advice is to use all of your resources to your advantage during your internship. Because before you know it, your internship will be over.

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Multiplatform Strategy and Planning Intern

June - September 2022 • Studio City, CA

What I liked

I loved the company and the team that I worked with.

What I wish was different

I wished that I was in person for this internship.

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask questions and share your opinions!!

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Editorial Intern

June 2022 • New York City, NY

What I liked

The team was very supportive and always provided new experiences and opportunities for me to grow and work with different teams.

What I wish was different

I was working remotely and most of the team worked remotely but I would have loved to work hybrid or in-person to meet the team.

Advice

I would advise you to take advantage of the amazing team members and schedule 1:1s with them to get to know them better and look for new opportunities. Take control of your own internship and look for different opportunities!

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Sales Planning & Content Management Intern

June - August 2022 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

My manager was great and I loved the work that I did. It was aligned with what I want to do as a career and my team let me take full ownership of pitch decks. I was also paired with a mentor who was very helpful in connecting me to other execs!

What I wish was different

I wish it was more of an in person opportunity.

Advice

Make the most of networking because there are very niche teams/roles in NBCU and it’s great to hear insight and narrow down where you may want to intern in the future! Every person I contacted randomly for an informational was happy to chat!

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Food Service Worker

July 2022 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

The working condition was great and the management is very responsive.

What I wish was different

I wish the pay was competitive and that I was paid more.

Advice

This is a great summer job and a great opportunity to be introduced to the park behind the scenes.

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Media Technology Intern

June 2019 • Universal City, CA

What I liked

The company culture. Interns have plenty of opportunities to get to know each other and people in leadership positions at the company.

What I wish was different

I wish the work was a little more technical in nature. I wrote lots of documentation and didn't do any actual coding.

Advice

Speak to people, everyone there was willing to share their experiences.

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Project Management Intern

June 2021 • Fairfax, VA

What I liked

I was able to gain experience in hands-on situations. I lead meetings, create metrics which I present bi-weekly to the team, developed a design for a change to the NBCNews app which I presented to leadership, wrote a published article, collaborated on the Intern Insider (Intern newsletter), and more.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Ad Sales Intern

June - August 2021 • New York City, NY

What I liked

Great experience and got to work on really cool projects on the Tokyo 2020 Olympics - manager was very nice and kind and everyone in my department was very welcoming.

What I wish was different

I wish the internship project would have been different - I personally don’t think there should be intern projects and we should focus more on work within our departments.

Advice

Learn as much as you can, reach out to people in different departments, and never be afraid to ask a million questions!

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Ad Sales Intern

June 2021 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

I genuinely loved getting to know the professionals at NBCUniversal. My teams have been filled with inspirational professionals who are so willing to support me and give me opportunities to grow and learn something new.

What I wish was different

My internship at NBCUniversal has been remote since June. I am beyond grateful that I was given lots of resources, such as a company laptop or a reimbursement form to buy office supplies at home, I would have prefered to go into the office.

Advice

Lean into the experience. Whether you get "big" or "little" projects, all are opportunities to learn and develop new skills.

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Content Research Intern

August 2021 • Universal City, CA

What I liked

I love having such a supportive manager who is constantly encouraging me to ask questions and cheering me up. The work is constantly teaching me new skills.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Post-Production Operations Intern

June - August 2021 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I loved the fact that I was able to work with other interns in my program and do a summer long project with them.

What I wish was different

I wish that the internship was in person, but due to Covid it was all online.

Advice

To make sure you network once in a company to learn about other departments and make yourself memorable

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Emerging Media/Cable Entertainment Intern

June - August 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

Networking opportunities Intern events Social events Summer festivals at NBCUNIVERSAL Etc.

What I wish was different

For a digital internship, it was super informative of the different systems used by the company. But I wish I could have had a more immersive experience in understanding why the company has and enforces certain protocols and regulations.

Advice

Don’t be afraid to speak your mind and point out problems in existing systems. You never know, it might actually help them identify and fix a bigger issue.

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Creative Marketing Intern

June - August 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

NBCUniversal is characterized by a work-culture that truly values its employees and interns. As a Summer Creative Marketing Intern, I felt that my voice and contributions to my team were valued, and there were a lot of opportunities and projects that allowed me to expand upon my skills and build my network.

What I wish was different

My confidence level in my skills when I first entered the internship.

Advice

Be confident in yourself, trust the process, and do your best work, because you never know who around you is watching. Also, don't be afraid to ask for assistance or advice from the people you work around, nine times out of ten they are more than willing to be of service to you and help.

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Runner

May - July 2019 • St. Louis, MO

What I liked

The atmosphere of getting to go to the stanley cup finals for free.

What I wish was different

I wish i could have had a bigger role during my time there.

Advice

Enjoy every moment while working there because you never know when they will need you again.

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Production Intern

June - August 2020 • New York City, NY

What I liked

The internship program was formal and well-planned, with many opportunities for professional development.

What I wish was different

I think that the experience would have been more well-rounded with greater opportunities if it had been in person!

Advice

In any internship, but especially at NBC, make sure to reach out to employees in different apartments to have informal chats and informational interviews. You never know how they'll come into play in your future career!

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Development Intern

January - May 2020 • Universal City, CA

What I liked

I loved the environment, I felt very connected to the team and included.

What I wish was different

I would have liked to have the entire semester in person, due to COVID it moved to remote, but I still really enjoyed my remote experience

Advice

Always communicate with your supervisors. If you have questions, try to avoid reaching out to your bosses first, and talk to some other interns or people around you to work it out yourself before bothering the busier people.

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Photography Intern (Virtual)

June - August 2020 • Universal City, CA

What I liked

The NBCUniversal Internship Program provided its virtual interns with a memorable and educational experience despite the program being remote. They held many seminars, panels, and fun activities for interns to participate in over the summer. Personally, I was fortunate to have a supportive, welcoming supervisor and a team who provided me with engaging tasks and meetings with high-profile company employees. I gained invaluable knowledge about the entertainment industry from my short time with NBCUniversal that will benefit me throughout my future career.

What I wish was different

I mainly wish the program would have been in-person. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the summer program was moved to a remote setting. I was extremely disappointed, as I was greatly anticipating spending the summer in Universal City, CA and working in the NBCUniversal office. Other than this, I would not have changed anything about my internship.

Advice

Try to schedule as many informational meetings as possible. With your company email address, you have access to the entire NBCUniversal employee directory to reach out and connect with people; don't be afraid to send emails that could possibly create name recognition/familiarity. Connect with your fellow interns on LinkedIn or social media, as they could become valuable connections (and even friends!). The internship program is meant to learn new skills, build a network, and prepare students for their careers; take advantage of all the opportunities presented to you while you can.

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Publicity Intern

September - November 2020 • Universal City, CA

What I liked

Everyone in the department was extremely nice and open to helping in anyway they could - offering advice, answering questions, including interns in different events & projects, scheduling informationals. Every project and assigned task always had a purpose and was very engaging.

What I wish was different

I wish the internship was longer, but during these unprecedented times, it's completely understandable.

Advice

Take advantage of every opportunity and get to know the people you work with - fellow interns and staff alike. Don't be afraid to reach out and build those connections!

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