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CNBC Production & Editorial Internships - Summer 2025

NBC Universal Washington, DC (Onsite) Intern
See yourself at NBCU! Be a part of our intern community, a diverse 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 2025 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 2025 Recruitment Timeline:

November 4 - December 6: 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 2025 Internship Program:

+ Applications Close: December 6th at 11:59pm ET. Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible - applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!

+ Program Dates: June 2 - August 8, 2025

+ 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 Washington DC.

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.

CNBC is the recognized world leader in business news and provides real-time financial market coverage and business information to over 400 million homes worldwide. CNBC at night features a mix of new reality programming, CNBC's highly successful series produced exclusively for CNBC and a number of distinctive in-house documentaries. CNBC also delivers content across a variety of digital platforms such as: CNBC.com; CNBC PRO, a premium service that provides in-depth access to Wall Street; a suite of CNBC mobile apps for iOS and Android devices; Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Siri voice interfaces; and streaming services including Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV and Samsung Smart TVs. CNBC is a division of NBCUniversal, which is owned by Comcast Corporation.

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

CNBC Washington DC

+ Work directly with reporters, producers, editors and photographers based in the DC bureau.

+ Assist producers at live locations across DC, including Capitol Hill and the White House.

+ Conduct stakeouts, interview lawmakers, and gather MOS depending on news of the day.

+ Help produce reporter hits and interviews both in studio and in the field.

+ Learn how to use iNews and other production software necessary to build reporter hits and segments.

+ Monitor and transcribe live events utilizing Otter and other transcription tools.

+ Contribute to social media efforts across all platforms.

+ Participate in bureau planning/editorial meetings.

+ Research and pitch story ideas for CNBC.com if interested in writing for digital (not required).

+ Take part in NBC-wide intern events, training sessions, and guest speaker opportunities.

Basic Requirements:

+ Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program (June 2025 through August 2025). May 2025 graduates are not eligible for our Summer 2025 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 willing to work in Washington DC.

For further clarification, candidates currently on any student or exchange visa (e.g. F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, J-1, M-1) 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 E-Verify company, requiring all employees to have an active Social Security number. Any candidate receiving an internship offer must complete I-9 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 the media industry; knowledge of business news is a plus.

+ Commitment to building an inclusive work environment.

+ Ability to multitask and highly organized.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication.

+ Previous internship experience or college/university leadership; newsroom environment preferred.

+ Experience on a school newspaper or campus news station is a plus.

+ Experience with social media platforms and various creative tools (i.e. Adobe Photoshop or Premiere, Avid) preferred.

+ Desired Majors: Brand Management, Broadcast Media, Business, Communications, Digital Media, Digital Video, English, Finance, Human Resource Management, Journalism, Market Research, Marketing, Mass Media, News Writing and Reporting, Production, Social Media.

The hourly rate for student interns is $17.50.

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.

NBCUniversal's 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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing .

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