Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including 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. Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.

Job Description

NBC Bay Area's News Internship provides students with real world experience and exposure to working in a top ten television market.

Successful interns will demonstrate a passion for learning and the ability to step out of their comfort zone. We are looking for students who are highly motivated and who can function as a team member or independently in a fast-paced news environment.

Internships at NBCUniversal are paid and do not require course credit.

The Community Engagement Intern will:

• Assist with planning, and participate in, special station events and projects including weekend events.
• Compile the station’s FCC public file including development of quarterly and annual reports.
• Update and maintain the nbcbayarea.com online community calendar, including creating event articles
• Assist in online research of local community events and keep a beat on what’s happening in Bay Area.
• Have an in-depth understanding of the SF Bay Area non-profit, cultural and media landscapes.  
• Propose new community events to support company priorities and goals.
• Assist in researching potential guests for community affairs programs.
• Write PSA scripts, post-event recaps, newsletters, and event descriptions for website publication
• Manage invoicing process and track Community Department expenses
• Capture footage, including both stills and b-roll, during community events
• Gather and pull on-air news clips to distribute to community partners
• Must be able to provide their own transportation to and from community event activations throughout the Bay Area.
• Utilize Word, Excel, and other programs in execution of assignments.
• Spanish language proficiency a plus
• Graphic design and Adobe creative suite skills are a plus.
• Schedule requirements: Minimum two days per week including Wednesdays in-office, with weekends based on department needs.

Qualifications

NBCUniversal interns must meet the following criteria:

• In pursuit of an Associate, Bachelor or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution and be able to provide documentation to confirm your degree progress. We will consider recent graduates one semester beyond degree.

• Current class standing of Junior or above

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. without a Visa or sponsorship

• The ability to work at the station, located at 2450 N. First Street, San Jose, CA

Desired:

* Film or TV major a plus but not required.

* All we ask is that you are willing to work hard and you want to learn what it takes to do creative work while having fun.

* In pursuit of a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or related field preferred

Base Salary is $17.60 per hour

Additional Information

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. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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