Legal Internships – Summer 2027

Location: New York, NY, us Employment Type: {'id': 'intern', 'label': 'Intern'}

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

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 Req