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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.

NBC Sports Bay Area/California is a regional sports content creator with both linear television and digital platform distribution. NBCSBA/CA is the home for Golden State Warriors, San Francisco Giants, San Francisco 49ers, A’s, San Jose Sharks, Sacramento Kings games, pregame & postgame coverage and a full complement of digital/social coverage.

Our linear network and digital platforms serve the Bay Area and Northern California sports fans like no one else. We operate two linear channels, plus up-to-the-minute sports news and exclusive series digitally at nbcsportsbayarea.com, and through its social channels on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Job Description

NBC Sports Bay Area, the broadcast home of the Golden State Warriors, San Francisco Giants, A’s, San Jose Sharks, and Sacramento Kings, is looking for a Program Intern to undertake a variety of administrative and program management tasks. You will help in planning our schedule, analyzing our viewership, and carrying out important operational duties. We are excited about the work we do, and we are looking for a Program Intern who is just as excited! 

To succeed as our program intern, you must be organized and detail-oriented, comfortable working with diverse teams. If you also are a self-starter who can juggle wide-ranging responsibilities and can proactively find ways to improve the company, we’d like to meet you.

The goal will be to facilitate the effective management of content according to the organization’s standards.

A snapshot of your responsibilities:

• Tabulate, maintain, and analyze content performance metrics
• Assist with cross-department communication regarding initiatives and analysis
• Help organize and execute the delivery to audiences of over 500 live events per year
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 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 to 24 hours per week from September 21, 2026 – April 23, 2027.
• Must be willing to work in San Francisco, Californa.

Desired Characteristics

• Students with a class standing of junior or above preferred.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Windows Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Knowledge of Bay Area sports (a plus)
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to maintain operational standards
• Strong written, verbal, and proofreading skills.
• Working knowledge of AI (a plus)
• Ability to interface maturely with all levels of management and participate in strategic initiatives
• Ability to work effectively under deadlines and extreme pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and multi-tasking abilities

Additional Requirements

• Hybrid: This position has been designed as hybrid, generally contributing from the San Francisco office a minimum of three days per week. Our in-office days are Monday through Thursday.
• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
• Must be 18 years or older

Compensation: The hourly rate for this internship is $19.61 per hour.

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.