Government Affairs Internships – Academic Year

Looking to ace your upcoming academic year? As an NBCUniversal Academic Year intern, you’ll work on real projects, be part of our collaborative culture, and get the support you need to grow - across two full semesters. Our Internship Program is all about impact, giving you the chance to contribute to meaningful work while building skills that matter. If you’re curious, driven, and excited about media, entertainment, and technology, we provide an environment designed to help you learn and grow every day. In addition to all of our internships being paid, we will also offer the following for our Academic Year interns: Paid time off for mental health, academic exams, and personal holidays. Robust networking, learning and professional development opportunities. Complimentary Peacock subscription for the duration of the internship. Free admission to Universal Parks to use during your internship. Access to mental health resources, including counseling sessions. Academic Year Internship Program Details Program Dates: September 21, 2026 – April 23, 2027 Time Commitment: 16-24 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 New York, NY. Academic Year Recruitment Timeline April 20: Applications open May 8: Applications close at 11:59pm ET (we recommend you submit your application as soon as possible – applications may close earlier 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  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 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. NBCU Corporate groups are uniquely positioned at the core of our organization.  Employees within these groups use their area of expertise to support all businesses across the company, keeping the heart of each brand at the forefront. There are also business-specific opportunities available, which may be included in the descriptions below.      Areas of placement may include, but are not limited to: Government Affairs – East Coast: The State & Local Government Affairs Team develops and executes advocacy plans which advance NBCUniversal’s business priorities and protect operations at the state and local level. The team advocates directly with state and local elected officials on NBCUniversal’s behalf, as well as manages relationships with trade associations, film commissions, and other third-party associations to build support for our overall policy agenda. We cover all policy matters at the state and local level with a focus on expanding economic development opportunities and preserving production-friendly policies. The State & Local Government Affairs Intern will support the bi-coastal team with end-of session reports and strategy-planning for upcoming legislative sessions. The Intern will likely assist with in-person events at 30 Rock with Diplomats and other Elected Officials.     

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