Advertising & Partnerships: Sales & Sales Support Intern

Job Description

Your future in media starts here. The NBCUniversal Summer Internship Program is your chance to help shape what’s next in media and entertainment. Whether you’re supporting major news coverage, creating content for iconic brands, or contributing to innovative projects, you’ll bring your ideas, creativity, and perspective to make an impact throughout your internship.

Beyond your day-to-day role, you’ll take part in a thoughtfully designed program focused on career development, building your professional presence, and growing your workplace confidence. Through real-world experience and a community of fellow interns, you’ll explore what’s possible in this ever changing and exciting industry.

In addition to all of our internships being paid, we will also offer the following for our Summer 2027 interns:   

· Paid company holidays for full-time 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.

· Financial assistance to offset expenses for transportation and housing may be available on a needs-based basis for eligible in-person interns. More details about eligibility for this assistance will be provided at the time of offer.

Summer 2027 Program Details

Program Dates: June 7 – August 13, 2027

Time Commitment: 40 hours per week. Exact schedule to be determined based on business need. 

Format: Opportunities listed will require an intern to work from New York, NY.

Summer 2027 Recruitment Timeline

November 9 – December 4: Applications Open (may close early due to applicant volume) 

Mid November – Late December: First round video interviews  

Mid – Late January: Second round interviews 

Late January – February: Selected candidates receive offers 

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).

· Upload a transcript (unofficial transcripts are fine) that confirms your status as an actively enrolled student in a degree-granting program.

NBCUniversal Advertising & Partnerships brings together the power of NBCUniversal’s iconic brands, premium content, innovative technology, and expansive audiences to create meaningful connections between advertisers and consumers. From entertainment and sports to streaming and digital platforms, our teams work across sales, marketing, insights, data, technology, and creative solutions to develop impactful advertising experiences for brands and partners.

Areas of placement may include, but are not limited to:

· Ad Sales Commerce Partnerships: The Commerce Partnerships team builds engaging shopping experiences connected to NBCUniversal programming and platforms. Interns may support brand outreach, marketplace workflows, partner communications, project documentation, and commerce initiatives tied to popular entertainment properties. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure to the intersection of media, advertising, and commerce.

· Ad Sales Insights & Measurement: The Insights & Measurement teams use research and data to understand audiences, advertising performance, and marketplace trends across NBCUniversal’s sports, streaming, linear, and digital businesses. Interns may support audience and competitive research, recurring reporting, quantitative and qualitative studies, data analysis, and the development of insights for internal and external partners. Opportunities may include specialized work across Sports, Streaming, and Primary Research & Experimentation.

· Ad Sales Client Team: The Client Team develops strategic partnerships and marketing solutions for some of NBCUniversal’s largest advertising partners. Interns may conduct client and industry research, prepare presentations, track account activity, and monitor marketplace trends. This team offers exposure to how NBCUniversal builds and supports relationships with major advertisers.

· Ad Sales Programmatic Digital Operations: The Programmatic Digital Operations team supports the setup, reporting, and management of programmatic advertising campaigns. Interns may pull performance reports, manage deal setups, maintain team documentation, and gain exposure to NBCUniversal’s programmatic platforms and processes. This opportunity provides insight into the operational side of digital advertising.

· Ad Sales Digital Sales Operations – Emerging Business: The Digital Sales Operations team partners across Sales, Planning, Campaign Management, clients, and Finance to support digital advertising billing and reconciliation. Interns may assist with monthly reporting, billing confirmations, data organization, and cross-functional communication. This role provides exposure to both the sales and financial operations behind digital advertising.

· Ad Sales Category Strategy: The Category & Marketplace Strategy team combines marketplace intelligence, category insights, and thought leadership to strengthen NBCUniversal’s sales approach. Interns may research industry trends, analyze data, support client-facing presentations, and contribute to the team’s Ad Sales Intelligence Report. This opportunity is well suited for candidates interested in research, strategy, and the advertising marketplace.

· Ad Sales Local Sports: The Local Sports team supports sales efforts across NBCUniversal’s local sports portfolio spanning linear, digital, and social platforms. Interns may help develop sponsorship ideas, explore trends in content and fandom, evaluate market performance, and support business-development initiatives. This opportunity provides exposure to the business and advertising side of sports media.

· Ad Sales Planning – Sports Inventory: The Sports Inventory team tracks commercial inventory and supports strategic planning across NBCUniversal’s portfolio of sports properties. Interns may update inventory reports and trackers, monitor availability, document deal information, and coordinate with Sales and Planning teams. This role offers exposure to the planning and inventory processes that support sports advertising.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

· Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program. Spring 2027 graduates are not eligible for our Summer 2027 internship program.

· Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits).

· 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 40 hours per week from June 7 – August 13, 2027.

· Must be willing to work in New York, NY.

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:

· Students with class standing of junior or above preferred.

· Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

· Strong interest in advertising, media, sales, strategy, research, or digital operations.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with data, reporting, and research.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across teams.

· Curiosity about the media and advertising marketplace, including evolving digital, streaming, and sports advertising trends.

The hourly rate for student interns is $19.00.

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 19 (USD) (HOURLY)