NBC Bay Area - Community Engagement Internship – Fall 2026

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies, creating world-class content distributed across film, television, streaming, theme parks, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock. Our portfolio includes Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, Focus Features, Universal Studio Group’s television studios, and Universal Destinations & Experiences theme parks.

About the role

Be part of the NBCUniversal Internship Program, where students contribute to meaningful projects and unlock their potential. This internship offers hands-on experience in community engagement, strategic partnerships, communications, and event planning within NBCUniversal Local’s San Jose station.

Fall 2026 Internship Program details:

• Program Dates: September 21 – December 18, 2026
• Time Commitment: 20 hours per week (exact schedule determined by business need)
• Format: In-person at our San Jose, CA station

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing community engagement campaigns, station initiatives, and special events, including occasional weekend activations.
• Collaborate with News, Marketing, Sales, Creative Services, and other departments to develop community partnerships and strategic initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with nonprofit organizations, community leaders, sponsors, and partners.
• Coordinate the production of Community Calendar listings, Public Service Announcements (PSAs), and promotional materials.
• Draft press materials, media advisories, press releases, and other communications to promote initiatives and events.
• Research community organizations, events, partnership opportunities, and story ideas aligned with station priorities.
• Identify compelling community stories, nonprofit partners, and potential guests for news and community affairs programming.
• Write PSA scripts, 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 station ambassador at community events.
• Assist with project management, including maintaining event timelines, organizing materials, tracking campaign results, and managing invoices.
• Gather and distribute on-air news clips and 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.

Requirements

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution for the entire duration of the internship (recent graduates are not eligible).
• Current class standing of Junior or above.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be available to work 20 hours per week during the internship.
• Must be willing to work in San Jose, CA.
• Candidates on student or exchange visas (e.g., F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, J-1, M-1) are not eligible unless they can adjust to a work-authorized status without NBCUniversal sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field (preferred).
• Passion for community engagement, storytelling, and serving diverse communities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and eager to learn.
• Experience with social media, digital content creation, photography, or videography is a plus.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.

Benefits

• Robust networking, learning, and development opportunities.
• Complimentary Peacock subscription during the internship.
• Free admission to Universal Parks to use during the internship.
• Access to mental health resources, including counseling sessions.

Pay

Base salary is $18.45 per hour.