NBC News Bureau Internships – Summer 2026

See yourself at NBCU! Be a part of our intern community, a group of curious and passionate trailblazers who we believe are the future of our industry.

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.

In addition to all of our internships being paid, we will also offer the following for our Summer 2026 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.

Summer 2026 Recruitment Timeline:  

November 10 – December 5: 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

Summer 2026 Internship Program:

• Applications Close: December 5th at 11:59pm ET. Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!
• Program Dates: June 1 – August 7, 2026
• 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 Miami, FL.

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.

More Americans watch NBC News than any news organization in the world. NBC News’ leading and award-winning television news broadcasts include TODAY, NBC Nightly News, Meet the Press, and Dateline NBC. The rapidly-growing NBC News Digital Group – including its streaming news services NBC News NOW and TODAY All Day – and the network’s award-winning original podcast and audio unit provide continuous content to consumers wherever they are, whenever they want it.

Join the team supporting coverage of the South region for NBC’s flagship broadcast network shows, TODAY and NIGHTLY NEWS, along with our expanding cable and online platforms, and NBC News Now. This area is a hot bed for news, so you will have the opportunity to work on all kinds of news stories, ranging from politics to weather to sports. You will collaborate with our assignment desk, producers and correspondents and learn how to get a network news story on the air from the ground up.    

Responsibilities

• Providing editorial support to the NBC news assignment desk- making phone calls, booking interviews, logging press conferences. 
• Assisting producers with location support, including booking travel and scouting live shot positions.
• Pitching, researching, and developing stories for various platforms.