Register Your Interest - NBC News Placement

Register Your Interest - NBC News Placement

Programme Essentials

To join one of our 12-month Internships you will be:.

• Currently be an undergraduate studying at University and applying for a Placement year in your 2nd or final year
• Looking for work experience after completing A-Levels or equivalent course or an Apprenticeship
• Eligible to work in the UK without restriction for the duration of the internship from Monday 29th June 2026 - Friday 16th July 2027.
• We strongly advise that you do not apply to more than 1 Internship role to ensure that you are considered for the Internship that you are most interested in and that your skills are aligned to

What will I be doing?

The intern role is designed for gaining a broad understanding of an American tv newsroom. You will work with newsgathering and production teams within the NBC News bureau in London. Your development and the training you will receive will focus on all aspects of the newsroom operation: from the assignment desk to the edit room.

What do I need to bring to the role?

• Curious, keen to learn & enthusiastic about television news
• Desire to pursue a career in journalism
• Awareness of news & current affairs
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Creative & proactive & ability to work under pressure
• Organized & strong attention to detail
• Willingness to be involved, whatever the task and appreciate being part of a larger production team
• Ability to work with and maintain sensitive information
• Excellent IT skills & familiarity with social media
• A good understanding of Avid or Final Cut is desirable
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends & bank holidays

What will I learn from this opportunity?

• Today show and Nightly News: Experience what it’s like to work on live shots and the in edit suite
• News Desk: Supporting the international assignment desk in logistics & coordinating feeds
• Bureau Coordination: Assist with travel & scheduling
• Social News Gathering: Supporting the producers & librarians with picture research, logging & editorial information gathering

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

About NBCUniversal

We are one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks, and a premium ad-supported streaming service. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

NBCUniversal’s International operations outside the U.S. include film and television distribution, home entertainment distribution, channels, film and television production, theme parks and news operations, with over 2,600 employees in 36 offices around the world.