Advertising Program Standards Internships Academic Year 2025-2026
Advertising Program Standards Internships Academic Year 2025-2026
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If you think all the fun only happens in summer think again! As an NBCUniversal Academic Year intern youll 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.
In addition to our internships being paid we will also offer the following for our 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.
Universal City:
At our Universal City office interns will have access to the NBCUCommutes program which provides fully subsidized transit passes to fulltime lower lot employees good for unlimited rides on all Metro bus and rail such as the Metro Red Line.
Academic Year Recruitment Timeline:
April 21 May 9: Applications Open (may close early due to applicant volume)
Early May Mid June: First round video interviews
Mid June Mid July: Second round interviews
Throughout July: Selected candidates receive offers
Academic Year Internship Program:
- Applications Close: May 9th at 11:59pm ET. Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!
- Program Dates: September 15 2025 April 17 2026
- Time Commitment: 1624 hours per week. Exact schedule to be determined based on business need. We will do our best to accommodate course schedules.
- Format: Opportunities listed will require an intern to work from Universal City CA.
To Apply:
- Submit a onepage 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 degreegranting program.
The Media Group at NBCU supports a powerhouse collection of consumerfirst brands including Peacock NBC Bravo NBC Sports and NBCU International. With unequalled scale our teams make the most out of every opportunity to collaborate and learn from one another. Were always looking for ways to innovate faster accelerate our growth and consistently offer the very best in consumer experience. But most of all were backed by a culture of respect. We embrace authenticity and inspire people to thrive.
Areas of placement may include but are not limited to:
Advertising & Program Standards (West Coast): NBCUniversals Advertising and Program Standards Department is responsible for reviewing advertisements and program content that airs across NBCUniversals TV & Streaming properties including Bravo NBC Oxygen Peacock SyFy Telemundo and Universal Kids to ensure compliance with internal and external standards. We review scripted unscripted and live entertainment programming to provide guidance on issues such as the depiction of sexual material nudity violence language/dialogue use of alcohol and the avoidance of negative stereotypes. The department also reviews advertisements to ensure compliance with FTC FCC and FDA guidelines as well as internal guidelines standards and policies. In this internship you will be exposed to Standards across NBCUniversals TV & Streaming business and will have the opportunity to work with our entire department.
Qualifications :
Basic Requirements:
- Must be actively enrolled in a degreegranting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program (September 2025 through April 2026. December 2025 graduates are not eligible for ourAcademic Year Internship Program.
- Current class standing of sophomore or above 30 credits).
- Must be presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and must not require work visa sponsorship from NBCUniversal now or in the future toretain authorization to work in the United States.
- Must be available to work 1624 hours per week from September 15 2025 April 17 2026.
- Must be willing to work in Universal City CA.
For further clarification candidates currently on any student or exchange visa (e.g. F1 CPT F1 OPT J1 M1 are not eligible to apply unless they will be able to change or adjust to another status that grants work authorization without NBCUniversal sponsorship.
NBCUniversal is an EVerify company requiring all employees to have an active Social Security number. Any candidate receiving an internship offer must complete I9 form with Social Security number within 3 days of hire.
Desired Characteristics:
- Students with class standing of junior or above preferred.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Student pursuing a degree in a related industry such as Advertising Communications Risk Management PreLaw Media Business English History Marketing or Entertainment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook).
The hourly rate for undergraduate student interns is $17.50.
The hourly rate for graduate student interns is $17.50.
Additional Information :
As part of our selection process external candidates may be required to attend an inperson interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversals policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race color religion creed gender gender identity or expression age national origin or ancestry citizenship disability sexual orientation marital status pregnancy veteran status membership in the uniformed services genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law.
NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories or arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to .
Although youll be hired as an NBCU intern your internship and the responsibilities associated with it may transition to SpinCo in the future. You will be joining at an exciting and pivotal time for the business as it evolves.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
