NBC Bay Area - Community Engagement Internship – Fall 2026

See yourself at NBCU! Be a part of our intern community, a 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 Fall 2026 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. Fall 2026 Recruitment Timeline: July 28 – August 14: Applications Open (may close early due to applicant volume) Mid – Late August: Interviews Mid – Late August: Selected candidates receive offers Fall 2026 Internship Program: Applications Close: August 14, 2026 at 11:59pm ET. Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume! Program Dates: September 21 – December 18, 2026 Time Commitment: 20 hours per week. Exact schedule to be determined based on business need. Format: Opportunities listed will require an intern to work from our station in San Jose, CA. 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). NBCUniversal Local Stations is NBCUniversal’s local media division that delivers English and Spanish-speakers and bilingual audiences in 31 U.S. markets and Puerto Rico, the very best in local sports, news, weather, consumer and investigative reporting, and lifestyle entertainment across any platform and screen. NBCUniversal Local is comprised of three individual media groups including the NBC Owned Television Stations, the NBC Sports Regional Networks and the Telemundo Station Group. NBCUniversal Local’s stations and networks serve diverse audiences and communities across linear, streaming, OTT, digital web, mobile and audio, and cable platforms and work together to keep local audiences informed anytime and anywhere. KNTV Community Engagement: Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing community engagement campaigns, station initiatives, and special events throughout the Bay Area, including occasional weekend activations. Collaborate with News, Marketing, Sales, Creative Services, and other station departments to develop community partnerships, execute strategic initiatives, and create meaningful impact throughout the Bay Area. Build and maintain relationships with nonprofit organizations, community leaders, sponsors, and community partners in support of station initiatives. Coordinate the production of Community Calendar listings, Public Service Announcements (PSAs), and other promotional materials by working with community partners and internal teams. Assist in drafting press materials, media advisories, press releases, and other communications to promote community initiatives, partnerships, and station events. Research community organizations, events, partnership opportunities, and story ideas that align with station priorities. Identify compelling community stories, nonprofit partners, and potential guests for news and community affairs programming. Write PSA scripts, community event articles, newsletters, post-event recaps, social media content, and other digital communications. Capture photography and video, including b-roll, at community events for promotional, editorial, and social media use. Represent NBC Bay Area and Telemundo 48 as a professional and engaging station ambassador at community events. Assist with project management by maintaining event timelines, organizing marketing materials, tracking campaign results, managing department invoices, and supporting day-to-day operations. Gather and distribute on-air news clips and other promotional assets to community partners. Utilize Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and other digital tools to support departmental initiatives. Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Community Engagement team. Join us in moving the community forward. Gain valuable hands-on experience in community engagement, strategic partnerships, communications, and event planning.