Sports Marketing 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.  

• At NBC Sports Headquarters in Stamford, CT, you’ll have access to great perks and amenities including free shuttle service to/from the Metro North Stamford train station and the office, as well as discounted admission to Chelsea Piers Athletic Club. 

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 Stamford, CT. 

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. 

NBC Sports connects audiences to the moments that matter most, serving fans around the clock with world-class live events, insightful studio coverage, and original storytelling. Its premier sports content is showcased across leading linear platforms, NBC, and the Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, as well as across a robust digital ecosystem, including Peacock. With one of the most expansive portfolios of media rights in the industry, NBC Sports partners with the world’s most iconic sports organizations, including the International Olympic Committee, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, the NFL, Notre Dame, the Premier League, the NBA, and many others.    

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

• NBC Sports Consumer Engagement Marketing: Connects fans with NBC Sports’ portfolio of properties across streaming, linear, and digital platforms. The team supports marketing campaigns designed to drive awareness, viewership, and audience engagement, while coordinating campaign timelines, creative assets, and cross-functional priorities. Interns gain exposure to how major sports properties are marketed to audiences and how campaigns come together across NBC Sports platforms. 

• NBC Sports Marketing Strategy: Uses viewership data, industry insights, and emerging trends in fandom and consumer behavior to develop marketing and brand strategies. The team supports NBC Sports properties including Sunday Night Football, the Olympics, NBA, WNBA, MLB, and more. Its work transforms research and consumer insights into strategic recommendations designed to build fan interest and drive audiences to NBC Sports programming. 

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 Stamford, CT. 

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 organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an interest in strategic storytelling and developing audience-focused marketing.  

• Analytical and critical-thinking skills with an interest in consumer insights, audience behavior, and marketing strategy.  

• Passion for sports, media, entertainment, and marketing preferred. 

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)