Music Business Internships Academic Year 2025-2026

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. 

• 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. 

Universal Filmed Entertainment Group: (UFEG) consists of the operations to produce acquire market and distribute filmed entertainment worldwide in various media formats for theatrical home entertainment television and other distribution platforms. The division operates globally with colleagues spread across 20 countries. We pride ourselves in supporting and amplifying diverse stories told by unique voices. We want to bring in driven dedicated and diverse talent into our organization who are just as passionate as we are in continuing to tell stories that reflect our global audience.  

Universal Studio Group: (USG) encompasses NBCUniversals television production studios: Universal Television (UTV) Universal Content Productions (UCP) NBCUniversal International Studio and Universal Television Alternative Studio (UTAS). USG produces over 100 scripted and unscripted series across multiple countries around the globe for buyers in broadcast cable and streaming. Network partners include NBC Peacock Netflix Amazon Hulu Apple HBO BBC ITV Channel 4 CTV ABC FOX and ABC among many others. 

Corporate Functions: NBCUniversalsCorporate groupsare uniquely positionedat the core ofour organization. Employeeswithin these groups usetheir area ofexpertiseto support all businesses acrossthecompany keeping the heart of each brand at the forefront. There are also businessspecific opportunities available which may be included in the description below.  

Areas of placement may include but are not limited to: 

• Film Music Publishing:This intern will support the department that is responsible for monetizing and managing the studios film assets as it relates to film music film score theme songs etc. by way of licensing to third parties. 

• Film Music Creative:This intern will download new music and maintain organization of library as well as assist with music searches and artist brainstorms for films.  

• Universal Studio Group Television Music Creative Services: The role of the TV Music Creative Services intern is to support the staff while obtaining a wellrounded view of how the music and television industries function together. This experience will allow the intern to understand the activities of a music services department and what it takes to get music placed in television. The intern will engage in music clearance listen to new music received search our internal music library and evaluate tracks for potential use. 

• Music Business & Legal Affairs (undergrad): The Music Business & Legal Affairs team supports various clients across NBCUniversal including Sports Late Night Specials Telemundo News/ Owned Stations and Scripted/Alt Studios. They are experts in music licensing and administration and help our clients navigate music use within television (everything from research to payments). The role of the Music Business & Legal Affairs intern is to support the overall team they will gain valuable training and a balanced experience by participating in daytoday operations. Responsibilities include researching copyright information creating and updating music cue sheets databases tracking grids and more. 

• Legal Music Business & Legal Affairs (JDlevel): NBCUniversal Music Business & Legal Affairs services an array of clients in the Film & Television portfolios. Filmed Entertainment encompasses the Universal Pictures Group Focus Features Universal Studios Home Entertainment and Brand Development. The overall landscape of Film includes distinct business functions that each touch a key segment area in the overall lifecycle of a film from ideation to premiere. On the TV side there is a vast portfolio of sports news networks streaming entertainment networks and significant television production operations including scripted alternative and late night and a leading television stations Legal MBLA team is seeking a JDlevel intern whose responsibilities may include the following: researching music rights analyzing and summarizing music deal terms drafting music talent agreements reviewing production content for music information and assisting with tracking rights analysis grid maintenance. 

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 to retain 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. 

• Strong interest in music and/or transactional work. 

• Strong interest in the media industry. 

• Ability to understand music related concepts and contractual language. 

• Demonstrate the ability to multitask prioritize work and deal with different clients simultaneously. 

• Selfstarter professional and ability to adapt. 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook). 

• For Music Business & Legal Affairs: Knowledge of musicrelated concepts such as PROs Cue Sheets and Clearance terminology preferred. 

• For Legal Music Business & Legal Affairs: Must be a current J.D. candidate in good standing; Ability to understand music related concepts and contractual language preferred. 

The hourly rate for undergraduate and graduate student interns is $17.50. 

The hourly rate for JD student interns is $25.00. 

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.