Acquisitions & Production Intern

Job Description

Programme Eligibility

To join one of our 12-month Internships you must meet one of the following criteria: 

1. You’re currently an undergraduate studying at University and returning to full time education in Autumn 2028
2. You’re looking to gain work experience after completing your A-Levels, an equivalent course or an Apprenticeship 

Additionally, you must also:

• Be eligible to work in the UK without restriction for the duration of the internship from Monday 5th July 2027 – Friday 21st July 2028
• Be able to work in NBCUniversal's Central London office on-site four days per week

We recommend applying to just one internship role, this helps ensure your application is considered for the opportunity that best matches your interests and skills. Choosing one allows us to focus on what excites you most and where you’ll shine brightest. 

What will I be doing? 

• Evaluating treatments, decks and screeners, and providing commercial and creative feedback
• Managing all project submissions and acting as a central intelligence hub for the team
• Conducting research and pitching new ideas for projects and emerging talent the Content Group should be working with
• Researching potential new titles, genres, talents, brand and IP
• Managing the logistics for markets and festivals the team attends, including Cannes, Berlin, TIFF and Sundance
• Preparing internal pitch documents and forecast requests
• Preparing new deals for internal Board Approval
• Running P&Ls, comparables and drafting offer letters
• Shadowing acquirers on deals
• Updating various internal databases, trackers and performing other administrative duties
• Liaising across the different departments in the Content Group both in the UK and Internationally (i.e. legal, marketing, content strategy) and different business units (i.e. Focus Features)
• Checking artist / entertainment / reviews websites each day to learn about new talent, concerts and projects. The intern should have their finger on the pulse of what is happening across multiple forms of entertainment and any other current trends.

What will I learn from this opportunity? 

You will learn how to successfully evaluate content to be considered for development, production and acquisitions by the studio on a global level. You will improve critical thinking and content evaluation skills, while gaining an understanding of the business side of content including licensing, running forecasts and comps, drafting offers, negotiating deals etc. By the end, you will have a thorough understanding of the distribution lifecycle, which will be applicable to both the studio and independent distribution sector.

Qualifications

What do I need to bring to the role? 

• Knowledge of and genuine passion for a wide range of content including music, documentary, comedy, theatre and live events
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience commercially and creatively assessing content
• Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and undertake various administrative duties
• Attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure
• Skilled user of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point

Internship Programme Benefits & Perks  

In addition to valuable hands-on experience, UK interns receive a competitive benefits package that supports their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.    

Additional perks include exclusive employee discounts, access to ‘myPerks’ NBCU’s employee programme with opportunities to win tickets to attend movie premieres, swag bundles and more. Plus, you’ll get free streaming access to your favourite platforms like Hayu and NOW TV.    

The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.  

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].