Consumer Global Partnerships & Strategic Development Internship (Sep 2024)

About NBCUniversal

NBCUniversal is a leading media and entertainment company that offers a diverse portfolio of networks, films, theme parks, and digital platforms. With a rich history and global presence, it continues to deliver compelling content and immersive experiences to audiences worldwide, fostering a deep connection with its viewers. Through innovation and creativity, they remain a prominent force in the entertainment industry.

Your role

Position description:

If you think all the fun only happens in summer, think again! NBCUniversal has expanded its Academic Year Internship Program. As an Academic Year intern, you’ll get immersed in exciting work, experience their unique NBCU culture, and feel 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 16, 2024 - April 18, 2025  
• Time Commitment: 16-24 hours per week. The exact schedule is to be determined based on business needs. They will do their best to accommodate course schedules. 
• Format: Opportunities listed will require an intern to work from New York, NY.  

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

Direct-to-Consumer Device Marketing:

• The Device Marketing team is one of Partner Marketing’s “Centers of Excellence,” building the marketing strategy for their distribution partners.
• Peacock has relationships with both traditional and new-age streaming platforms, such as Xfinity, DirecTV, Roku, Amazon, Apple, Google, Samsung, Vizio, LG, Xbox, and PlayStation.
• The Device Marketing intern will serve as an integral member of the team and play a role in developing strategic decisions across their partnerships.
• Opportunities throughout the internship include providing consultative recommendations to internal teams, directly executing earned partner marketing integrations, and optimizing media campaigns on device partner platforms.
• The Intern will work closely with stakeholders across Peacock and NBCUniversal to optimize internal processes and research industry trends. 
• Day-to-day responsibilities may include;
  • Competitive intelligence research and auditing of platform marketing best practices.
  • Serve as the compiler of content priorities, marketing plans, and postmortem recaps. 
  • Create content pitch decks to be presented to key partners. 
  • Device Weekly coordination and scheduling. 
  • Editorial Media auditing.

Platform and Device Partnerships:

• The Peacock Distribution Strategy & Partnerships team sits within the broader NBCU Direct-to-Consumer group.
• Working directly with multiple stakeholders across the organization, they define and execute the distribution and partnership strategy for Peacock.
• Their group is focused on the establishment of new distribution opportunities, partnerships, and business development efforts in key audience growth areas and emerging market categories to drive Peacock growth - they are looking for an intern to help support these exciting initiatives.
• The Peacock, BD & Partnerships Intern supports the DTC Partnerships team on a wide variety of projects spanning across partners from the MVPD, IAP, FAST, and Social/Emerging fields.
• Day-to-day responsibilities may include;
  • Update a variety of data trackers on a weekly/monthly basis.
  • Shadow internal meetings and take notes to distribute teamwide.
  • Contribute to write-ups when requested by team members.
  • Assist with deck building on PowerPoint.
  • Contribute to monthly updates of established deck series.
  • Complete research requests, ranging from one-off requests for partner leads, competitive research, and market trends. 
  • Create deliverables for internal quarterly meetings, including graphs, research, & data analysis.
  • When the opportunity is available, present internally to partner leads and other stakeholders.
  • Craft ideas for market landscaping and take the lead on creating a summary deck.

Training & development

NBCUniversal's training and development program provides enriching experiences, equipping interns with vital skills and knowledge for their future careers. Through hands-on learning, mentorship, and diverse projects, interns gain valuable insights and professional growth, thriving in the dynamic media and entertainment industry.

Salary & benefits

The pay rate for undergraduate student interns is $17.00 per hour.

In addition to their internships being paid, they will also offer the following for their Academic Year interns: 

• Paid time off for mental health, school exams, and personal holidays. 
• 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. 

Career progression

At NBCUniversal, as an intern, you'll receive valuable hands-on experience across departments, fostering essential skills and a robust professional network through mentorship and challenging projects. Excelling in your role may open doors to potential full-time positions, propelling your career within a top-tier media and entertainment company.

Work-life balance

At NBCUniversal, work-life balance is prioritized through personalized flexible work models. Embrace the best of both worlds with hybrid work options, combining the energy of the office and the convenience of remote work. Tailor your schedule and enjoy flexible leave to meet personal obligations and recharge when necessary.

Culture & vibe

At NBCUniversal, "Here you can" is more than just a tagline; it's ingrained in their DNA. They invite those seeking excitement, challenges, and opportunities to join them. Embracing diverse cultures and backgrounds, they share positive role models, inspire success stories, and promote dialogue on various platforms, creating impactful content that enriches lives.

About you

Basic requirements:

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program (September 2024 through April 2025). December 2024 graduates are not eligible for their 2024-2025 Academic Year Program. 
• Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits).  
• Must be authorized to work in the United States throughout the entire duration of the internship (September 2024 to April 2025). Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 
• Must be available to work 16-24 hours per week from September 16, 2024 to April 18, 2025. 
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY. 

Desired characteristics:

• Students with class standing of junior or above preferred.  
• Current MBA candidates preferred.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. 
• Excellent organization, communication skills, and attention to detail. 
• Strong writing and critical-thinking skills. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook. 
• Strong interest in marketing, advertising, and/or streaming. 
• Comfort with a fast-paced, always-on, start-up environment. 
• Collegial, high energy, and persistent personality, and excellent interpersonal and presentation skills. 
• Media and entertainment experience. 
• Experience in a marketing function, preferrable marketing operations. 
• Prior experience tracking and organizing multiple projects that require senior-level approvals. 
• Strong quantitative acumen; ability to form judgments and actionable recommendations. 
• For Platform and Device Partnerships; 
  • Prior research/media industry experience, and/or strong research skills; Experience with Asana and Tubular; Comfort with basic data & data analysis; Prior experience with Slack and Teams.

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 the 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.

How to apply

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, the locations (listed below) you are open to for internships, 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.

Academic Year Recruitment Timeline:

• Mid-April - Late May: First round video interviews   
• Early - Mid-June: Second-round interviews  
• Late June - Early July: Selected candidates receive offers  

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• nbcunicareers.com/find-a-job
• nbcunicareers.com/benefits
• youtube.com/nbc