News Internship - NBC Bay Area

Job Description

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 – September 4: 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: September 4, 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 Newsroom: Looking for passionate, hard-working, and curious emerging journalists who are ready to be part of a dynamic, major market newsroom. Interns assist assignment editors, show producers, package producers, writers, editors, and reporters - working under deadline and across platforms while helping with a full range of news gathering activities. Responsibilities may include: identifying/pitching compelling stories, following up on story leads, supporting fact-checking and story development, finding visual news elements and getting clearances, identifying story sources/experts, pre-interviewing subjects, logging breaking news events, and assisting in all manner of news gathering. Specific areas of placement within news include, but are not limited to: Assignment Desk and General Newsroom. Some of our newsroom positions are scheduled to work nights and/or weekends. Please also be prepared to discuss your interest and availability to work during these hours.  

Qualifications

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program. Recent graduates are not eligible for our internship program.
• Current class standing of Junior or above.
• Must be presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and must not require work visa sponsorship from NBCUniversal now or in the future to retain authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be available to work 20 hours per week during duration of internship.
• Must be willing to work in San Jose, CA.

For further clarification, candidates currently on any student or exchange visa (e.g. F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, J-1, M-1) are not eligible to apply unless they will be able to change or adjust to another status that grants work authorization without NBCUniversal sponsorship.

NBCUniversal is an E-Verify company, requiring all employees to have an active Social Security number. Any candidate receiving an internship offer must complete I-9 form with Social Security number within 3 days of hire. 

Desired Characteristics:

• 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 other related fields preferred.  

• Experience working with a campus TV station, newspaper, or website. 

• Comfortable with shooting and editing on cellphone as well as desktop editing. 
• Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus. 

• For Newsroom: Fluent in the news of the day and the Bay Area news market (i.e., local politics, sports, culture, etc.); Strong writing skills; Strong time management skills; Ability to condense and prioritize information; Strong interpersonal skills; Willing to take on new projects; Eye for unique and community-based stories; Comfortable reaching out and communicating with viewers, subject matter experts, and local government agencies; Fluency with various social media platforms; Ability to shoot and edit social media videos. 

Base Salary is $18.45 per hour

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].

Compensation: N/A to 18.45 (USD) (HOURLY)