Company Description
We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.
Job Description
The Digital News Intern supports the Digital Reporters, Correspondents and Editors in publishing news stories on CNBC.com website. This role is ideal for university undergraduates aspiring to explore a career in news journalism. You have keen interests and passion in business, economics, and financial markets. There will also be opportunities to learn about business and markets, as well as the fundamentals of journalism.
Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Report and write news stories via a multimedia platform under the guidance of the Editor
- Learn how to leverage on charts, images and videos to create compelling news stories
- Assist the Digital team to ingest articles from partner organizations into a content management system
- Research and fact-find news stories for the TV show production teams
- Clip videos for CNBC.com website
- Be involved in sharing, discussing and/or pitching ideas for news stories
Qualifications
- University undergraduates majoring in business, economics, mass communication and/or media production
- Keen interest in business news, economics, and financial markets
- Ability to prioritize a variety of tasks while operating under tight deadlines
- Ability to work in a face-paced news environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with stakeholders at varying levels
- Willingness to learn and pro-actively take initiative
- Fluency in English language is essential
- Flexible to work morning shifts
Please note that this is a full-time 6-month internship opportunity from June 2025 - January 2026 for undergraduate students.
Additional Information
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 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 [email protected].
