NBC Bay Area - News Internship – Fall 2026

About the role

Be a part of the NBCUniversal Internship Program, a paid opportunity for students to unlock their potential by contributing to big projects in meaningful ways. This internship is based in San Jose, CA, within the KNTV Newsroom, a dynamic, major-market newsroom. Interns assist assignment editors, show producers, package producers, writers, editors, and reporters under deadline and across platforms, engaging in a full range of news-gathering activities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pitch compelling stories.
• Follow up on story leads and support fact-checking and story development.
• Find visual news elements and secure clearances.
• Identify story sources and experts, and pre-interview subjects.
• Log breaking news events.
• Assist in all aspects of news gathering, including nights and/or weekends.
• Work within specific areas of placement such as the Assignment Desk and General Newsroom.

Requirements

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program (Juniors or above).
• Must be presently authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring work visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be available to work 20 hours per week from September 21 – December 18, 2026, in San Jose, CA.
• Must be willing to work nights and/or weekends as required by the newsroom.
• 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 status granting work authorization without NBCUniversal sponsorship.
• Must have an active Social Security number and complete the I-9 form within 3 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in news, journalism, and/or media.
• Strong writing, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Academic background in Broadcast Journalism, Journalism, English, Communications, Media Studies, Political Science, or related fields preferred.
• Experience working with a campus TV station, newspaper, or website.
• Comfortable with shooting and editing on a cellphone as well as desktop editing.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
• Fluent in the news of the day and the Bay Area news market (e.g., local politics, sports, culture).
• Ability to condense and prioritize information.
• Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to take on new projects.
• Eye for unique and community-based stories.
• Comfortable communicating with viewers, subject matter experts, and local government agencies.
• Fluency with various social media platforms.
• Ability to shoot and edit social media videos.

Benefits

• Paid internship at $18.45 per hour.
• 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.

Schedule

Fall 2026 Internship Program runs from September 21 – December 18, 2026, with a time commitment of 20 hours per week. Exact schedule to be determined based on business need and may include nights and/or weekends.

Applications open July 28 – September 4, 2026 (may close early due to applicant volume). Interviews will take place mid-to-late August, with offers extended in the same timeframe.