Data Science & Analytics Internships - Academic Year

Descripción del puesto:

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:

Looking to ace your upcoming academic year? As an NBCUniversal Academic Year intern, you'll work on real projects, be part of our collaborative culture, and get the support you need to grow - across two full semesters. Our Internship Program is all about impact, giving you the chance to contribute to meaningful work while building skills that matter. If you're curious, driven, and excited about media, entertainment, and technology, we provide an environment designed to help you learn and grow every day.
In addition to all of our internships being paid, we will also offer the following for our Academic Year interns:   
* Paid time off for mental health, academic exams, and personal holidays. 
* Robust networking, learning and professional development opportunities.
* Complimentary Peacock subscription for the duration of the internship.
* Free admission to Universal Parks to use during your internship.
* Access to mental health resources, including counseling sessions.
Academic Year Internship Program Details
Program Dates: September 21, 2026 - April 23, 2027
Time Commitment: 16-24 hours per week. Exact schedule to be determined based on business need.  We will do our best to accommodate course schedules.
Format: Opportunities listed will require an intern to work from New York, NY.
Academic Year Recruitment Timeline
April 20: Applications open
May 8: Applications close at 11:59pm ET (we recommend you submit your application as soon as possible - applications may close earlier due to applicant volume!)
Early May - Mid June: First round video interviews   
Mid June - Mid July: Second round interviews  
Throughout July: 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.
Media Group: The Media Group at NBCU supports a powerhouse collection of consumer-first brands including Peacock, NBC, Bravo, NBC Sports, and NBCU International. With unequalled scale, our teams make the most out of every opportunity to collaborate and learn from one another. We're always looking for ways to innovate faster, accelerate our growth and consistently offer the very best in consumer experience. But most of all, we're backed by a culture of respect. We embrace authenticity and inspire people to thrive.
Operations & Technology: (O&T) is a $1B operating cash flow ($1.5B FCF) division of NBCUniversal. The group functions as a global shared service within NBCUniversal performing critical functions including Media, Broadcast and Studio Operations & Production, Content Supply Chain, Information Technology and Engineering, as well as Cyber Security. The group operates from numerous locations around the world, including New York, New Jersey, Los Angeles, Denver, Connecticut, and London.   
Areas of placement may include, but are not limited to:
* Decision Sciences, Consumer Insights: The Consumer Insights Team supplies insights in support of strategic objectives for Peacock, NBC, and Bravo, to stakeholders across the organization including the Content Strategy, Growth & Marketing teams. As an intern on our team, you will be exposed to a variety of quantitative and qualitative primary research methodologies and gain experience in analyzing the output to provide actionable insights for the business.

* Decision Sciences, Entertainment Content Analytics: The Content Analytics Entertainment Research team acts as the main source of data and insights on all things Entertainment, for NBC and Bravo on Linear TV and Peacock, providing program performance tracking, audience demographics, forecasting, business and brand strategy, portfolio optimization, and all forms of research-based guidance. The team works closely with many groups across the business including marketing, programming, production, finance, and ad sales. Additionally, NBC Universal Syndication Studios produces and distributes such shows as Access Hollywood and The Kelly Clarkson Show. The Content Analytics team provides producers and executives with performance ratings on both linear and streaming. The team also works closely with NBC-affiliated stations across the country providing insights on NBC programming in local markets. An intern supporting our group will be an integral part of how we report performance data for all our programs to our key stakeholders and will utilize multiple data management and analytics tools in their day-to-day. The internship will offer in-depth training on TV ratings and audience research, including involvement in various cross-platform projects, and ownership over various weekly and daily reporting. 

* Decision Sciences, Product Experimentation - Advanced Analytics: The primary focus of this role is to champion the intelligent use of data to inform strategic decision making. As part of the Peacock team, you will focus on the intelligent use of data to perform analysis and provide actionable insights. You will be part of the Retention and Engagement analytics team, working on retention insights, customer segmentation, and identifying churn trends, to help fuel healthy customer growth. You will be joining a highly collaborate team that partners with business stakeholders throughout Peacock.

* O&T, Media Ops Content Dist: The team supports the Sales, Finance, Marketing, and Legal functions within Platform Distribution & Partnerships (PDP), which oversees the distribution of NBCUniversal's television and film content across MVPDs, wireless devices, emerging platforms (including dMVPDs and OTT services), and commercial distributors such as hotels and airlines across North America, the Caribbean, and Canada. As a key revenue driver, Content Distribution generates approximately $5 billion annually. In this role, the intern will support Project Certus, an initiative to replace the Financial Sub-Ledger System and enhance downstream BI analytics and reporting. The intern will focus on the BI Analytics workstream, partnering with business stakeholders to scope reporting needs, define product requirements, and collaborate with the Data and Analytics team on execution.

Qualifications:

Basic Requirements:
* Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program (September 2026 through April 2027). December 2026 graduates are not eligible for this Academic Year 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 16-24 hours per week from September 21, 2026 - April 23, 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.
* Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
* Experience with a statistical analysis tool like R, SPSS and/or survey analysis software like Marketsight, Alchemer, or SurveyMonkey preferred.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel and PowerPoint.
* SQL or other programming language knowledge.
* Knowledge of TV Ratings, Nielsen, or data visualization tools like Tableau preferred.
* Affinity for numbers & ability to digest large data sets - especially with ratings and viewership data.
* Product Management familiarity.
The hourly rate for undergraduate student interns is $30.00.
The hourly rate for graduate student interns is $35.00.

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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com