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. The Advertising & Partnerships division is a multifaceted organization that connects the content portfolio of NBCUniversal to advertisers, brand partners, and consumers. The division is broken out broadly into five core business areas: Ad Sales, which manages relationships with agencies and businesses of all sizes; Advertising Product & Solutions, which develops, operationalizes, and scales the products and solutions that enable innovation, automation, and performance across our ad sales ecosystem; Strategy which uses research and data to guide big-picture decisions across content and advertising; Enterprise Marketing & Communications, which manages NBCUniversal's brand and storytelling across the marketplace, and Platform Monetization, which owns and optimizes the entire Pitch-to-Pay process, from building and pricing innovative plans to delivering industry-leading customer service, and driving growth through upsells and renewals. Together, these groups combine to support the division's mission to be the industry's most valuable partner for maximizing media effectiveness for clients of all sizes. Areas of placement may include, but are not limited to: Sales Drives advertising and revenue across NBCU’s linear, streaming, and social platforms by managing client and agency relationships, developing new business, and supporting the full sales process, advertising strategy, and cross-department collaboration. Center of Excellence (COE) Enhances effectiveness across Ad Sales by developing best practices, tools, and expertise that improve efficiency, innovation, and consistency. The CoE streamlines processes and equips teams with the skills and resources to sell priority products effectively, fostering a culture of continuous growth and long-term business success. Client Team Builds strong relationships with clients and aligns their business goals with NBCU’s full portfolio of media assets. By collaborating across Sales, Marketing, Research, and Strategy, the team delivers custom solutions that drive client results and NBCU revenue, positioning NBCU as a strategic partner rather than just a media vendor. Business Operations & Services Supports the full advertising lifecycle—from campaign setup to billing—by working closely with Sales, Planning, and Finance to ensure accurate invoicing, manage account details, and resolve issues. These teams play a critical role in keeping campaigns running smoothly and delivering timely, accurate service across NBCU’s platforms. Strategy Uses research and data to guide big-picture decisions across content and advertising. By analyzing audience behavior, industry trends, and streaming performance (especially for Peacock), the team informs smarter sales strategies, innovative ad solutions, and stronger connections between brands and viewers. Platform Monietzaion Leads and enhances the full Pitch-to-Pay lifecycle—spanning the creation and pricing of innovative offerings, seamless execution, and best-in-class customer support. The team plays a critical role in accelerating revenue growth through strategic upselling and renewals, while continuously improving the client experience. Together, these efforts position the division as a trusted, high-impact partner dedicated to maximizing media effectiveness for clients of every size.