Finance Internships – Summer 2027
- Location
- New York, NY, United States
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Internship
About the job
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. NBCUniversal Advertising & Partnerships brings together the power of NBCUniversal’s iconic brands, premium content, innovative technology, and expansive audiences to create meaningful connections between advertisers and consumers. From entertainment and sports to streaming and digital platforms, our teams work across sales, marketing, insights, data, technology, and creative solutions to develop impactful advertising experiences for brands and partners. Universal Television Entertainment is responsible for world-class television entertainment. The division programs and markets content across leading entertainment brands Bravo, NBC and Peacock, and produces over 3,000 hours of television annually through Universal Studio Group, the studio business comprised of Universal Television, Universal Global Television and Universal Television Alternative Studio. 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. NBCUniversal Local is NBCUniversal’s local media division that delivers English and Spanish-speakers and bilingual audiences in 31 U.S. markets and Puerto Rico the very best in local sports, news, weather, consumer and investigative reporting, and lifestyle entertainment across any platform and screen. NBCUniversal Local is comprised of three individual media groups including the NBC Owned Television Stations, the NBC Sports Regional Networks and the Telemundo Station Group. NBCUniversal Local’s stations and networks serve diverse audiences and communities across linear, streaming, OTT, digital web, mobile and audio, and cable platforms and work together to keep local audiences informed anytime and anywhere. Areas of placement may include, but are not limited to:
- Ad Sales Finance – Digital: The Digital Finance team supports financial planning, reporting, and analysis across NBCUniversal’s streaming and digital advertising business. Interns may assist with revenue reporting, forecasting, pacing analysis, partner deliverables, and month-end activities while gaining exposure to the financial processes that support the advertising business.
- HQ Controllership, Stage Plays: The intern will gain hands-on exposure to entertainment accounting, quarterly close, account reconciliations and journal-entry procedures. The intern will also contribute to process-improvement efforts involving data automation, responsible use of AI-enabled tools and implementation of scalable accounting solutions, while gaining broader cross-functional exposure to the Stage Plays Finance organization.
- UTE Finance Programming: Our team has full oversight of the Unscripted Programming & Development budgets for Bravo and Peacock. The role will provide operational support and will work cross-functionally between the Finance, Strategy, Scheduling and Production Operations teams, and provides the unique opportunity to be involved in programming strategy.
- UTE Media Platforms Marketing Finance: This position is a key member of the UTE Marketing Finance team, partnering with Marketing and Communications leaders to provide strategic financial support, help drive planning and close processes, and provide insights that drive informed business decisions and organizational growth. Interns will support the maintenance and reporting of key marketing metrics, and ad hoc analysis across Peacock, NBC, Bravo, and Sports, get hands-on experience with the monthly budget cycle, including prepping and maintaining budget files and partnering with operating teams, and support monthly consolidation of the Marketing portfolio,
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:
• Students with class standing of junior or above preferred.
- Students with class standing of junior or above preferred.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Students pursuing a degree in Finance, Economics, or related field preferred.
- Previous internship or work experience within finance, accounting, and/or data preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Knowledge of any Finance and FP&A Systems (SAC, BPC, Essbase, Oracle) a plus.
- Genuine interest in accounting and/or the business of live entertainment a plus.
- Strong attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to ask thoughtful questions.
- Ability to organize multiple assignments, follow documented processes, and meet deadlines in a collaborative environment.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills and comfort working with colleagues across accounting, finance, and/or operations.
- Analytical and problem-solving mindset, including an interest in data, automation, and responsible application of emerging technology.
- Working knowledge of spreadsheet and presentation tools; intermediate spreadsheet skills are preferred.
- Foundational understanding of financial accounting concepts, including the balance sheet, income statement, journal entries, and account reconciliations a plus.
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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
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