Legal 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.

NBCU Corporate groups are uniquely positioned at the core of our organization.  Employees within these groups use their area of expertise to support all businesses across the company, keeping the heart of each brand at the forefront.

Platform Distribution & Partnerships is a division of NBCUniversal's media group responsible for the distribution and monetization of the company’s multi-billion-dollar linear and streaming services portfolio to pay-tv providers, NBC broadcast affiliates, consumer technology platforms and devices, and consumer brands. A key revenue-generator, the division is comprised of content distribution, affiliate relations and strategic partnerships across NBC, Peacock, Bravo, Telemundo and various FAST channels.

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

• Corporate Legal Rotational (JD-level): The NBCU Corporate Legal Function is hosting a Legal Rotational Experience for law students interested in Entertainment Law. This program is designed to positively impact inclusion in the legal profession. The Legal Rotational Experience will be a program that provides training, exposure, and opportunities to law students. Interns will work in one Corporate Legal group and one Business Legal group during the course of the 10-week internship. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: assisting team members with drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of legal agreements; providing timely and thorough analysis on potential risks and issues and proposing practical, responsive solutions; and working collaboratively with lawyers to identify and implement improvements to contract forms and processes.
• Platform Distribution & Partnerships Legal (JD-level): The PD&P Legal intern will conduct legal and contractual research – including reviewing existing agreements and summarizing relevant contractual provisions and obligations – to assist NBCUniversal’s Platform Distribution and Partnerships Business and Legal Affairs team in managing and negotiating the company’s distribution agreements for its linear television portfolio, Peacock, and FAST channels.

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:

• Must be a current J.D. candidate in good standing.  
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.  
• Previous legal experience or demonstrable interest.
• Strong interest in entertainment/media.
• Strong professional maturity and judgment. 
• Collaborative and enjoys working in a team environment. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. 

The hourly rate for JD student interns is $25.00.

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: 19 to 25 (USD) (HOURLY)