San Diego Station Digital Summer Internship

About NBCUniversal

NBCUniversal is an American English-language commercial broadcast television and radio network covering a wide range of activities, from current and political events to sports, music, comedy, and other forms of entertainment. The network is famous for recent and classic broadcasts including shows, movies, networks, news, sports, and more.

Your Role

• Contribute to NBC 7 digital content and social media accounts
• Assist with phone/in-person interviews
• Edit videos for various online platforms
• Construct online articles using different elements
• Other miscellaneous tasks as assigned

Above all, understand and practice ethical journalism in every role.

Training, Development & Rotations 

NBCUniversal piloted LinkedIn Learning, which personalizes skills development for every employee. Each individual receives relevant course recommendations based on unique data from Linkedln.com. NBCUniversal also provides internships and graduate programs.

Compensation & Benefits

The estimated total pay for an Intern at NBCUniversal is $16.50 per hour.

Benefits

• Parental leave 
• Fertility and adoption assistance 
• Caregiving programs 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Skill enhancement curriculum support 
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits 
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Financial assistance 
• Complimentary Universal Parks & Resorts tickets 
• Free streaming on Peacock, Comcast & Sky discounts 
• Career development programs 
• Health & wellness programs 
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) 
• Pet benefits 

Career Progression

From broadcasts to cable networks, films, and sports platforms, to live shows and news, there are many opportunities for candidates at NBC. The company is into both internships and full-time jobs. The early career programs are designed to provide candidates with real-life experiences and hands-on training. 

Candidates can choose to work for their favorite news program, movie franchise, late-night talk show, sports network, and more. However, these all platforms require a specific set of skills and qualifications. Applicants can visit the website to check out the open positions and apply.

Work-Life Balance

The Work-Life Balance at NBCUniversal is rated a C+ by 102 employees putting it in the Top 50% of similar size companies. 91% of NBCUniversal employees are satisfied with their work-life balance while 50% feel they are burnt out. A well-proportioned work-life balance is necessary to keep employees happy and productive. About 53% of the employees at NBCUniversal work eight hours or less, while 8% have a very long day - longer than twelve hours. The Majority of NBCUniversal employees are satisfied with their work-life balance.

Company Culture

Being a media company, NBC has a diverse culture and understands the responsibility they have to viewers. Hence they need to put viewers first, the company expects the same from its employees. Therefore, they cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce. 

NBCUniversal works with an approach to be more dynamic and stay ahead of the competition. So candidates should expect a competitive environment and training sessions to stay up-to-date. There is a TalentLab to foster learning and development experiences.

About You

• In pursuit of an associate, bachelor’s, or graduate degree at an accredited institution. Must be able to provide documentation to confirm your degree progress.
• Current class standing of junior or above
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• The ability to work in person at the San Diego station
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

How to Apply

To apply for this position, simply click the “Apply on employer site” button on this page.

Sources

• youtube.com
• wikipedia.com
• nbcunicareers.com