Employment & Labour Law Intern

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 theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

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.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

Programme Essentials 

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

• You’re currently an undergraduate studying at University and returning to full time education in Autumn 2027 

• You’re looking to gain work experience after completing your A-Levels, an equivalent course or an Apprenticeship 

Additionally, you must be eligible to work in the UK without restriction for the duration of the internship from Monday 29th June 2026 – Friday 23rd July 2027. 

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? 

You will work as part of NBCUniversal’s international Employment and Labour Law team. In particular, you will work closely with the international Employment Law and Fair Employment Practices (FEP) teams, based in London. You will gain a unique insight supporting NBCUniversal’s varied portfolio of businesses, including our corporate teams, News teams, and Film & TV productions. 

With the Employment Law team, you will work with specialist labour and employment lawyers advising on issues in the UK, EMEA, and APAC, and working on an amazing variety of legal issues across the exciting and varied portfolio of businesses.

With the FEP team you will work on coordinating Respect in the Workplace training across the UK and EMEA and conducting and documenting investigations into workplace concerns raised by staff.

What will I learn from this opportunity? 

You will gain an invaluable insight into how NBCUniversal approaches diversity, equality, and inclusivity and how we empower colleagues to voice concerns so that we can investigate and effect real change within our businesses and on Film & TV productions. 

This internship will enhance your employment legal knowledge and skills and provide you with insight and practical experience of the fast-paced world of media and entertainment.

Qualifications

What do I need to bring to the role?

• An interest in employment law, diversity and equality, and creating an inclusive workplace culture
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• An appreciation of the importance of confidentiality and discretion
• The ability to manage and prioritise, meet deadlines, and undertake various administrative duties at once
• Curiosity and enthusiasm with a drive to get involved and voice ideas
• A willingness to collaborate and work as part of a team

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].