Finance Internships – Summer 2027

Finance Internships – Summer 2027

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

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, including variance analysis.
• Corporate Strategy: The Intern, Corporate Strategy & Development will have the opportunity to work across multiple businesses within NBCUniversal (Film & Television Studios, Television & Direct-to-Consumer Entertainment, News & Sports, Telemundo, Consumer Products, and Parks). This unique position will provide access to high-level strategic decision-making in the ever-evolving world of media and entertainment. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: providing financial and strategic support in evaluating mergers & acquisitions, joint venture partnerships, minority investments, and cross-divisional business development initiatives; developing financial models and valuation analyses, including returns analysis and sensitivities; preparing comprehensive business plans for new growth initiatives, including new business opportunities or opportunistic enhancements to internal businesses; and conducting market research and competitive benchmarking to inform leadership on industry trends.
• International Corporate Finance – Billing Ad Sales: Global Customer Finance Operations (Order to Cash - O2C) builds competitive advantage by accelerating revenue cycles, optimizing cash flow and enhancing customer relationships for NBCU’s Digital and Linear networks and Properties, including Peacock. O2C is responsible for the set of business processes that involve receiving and fulfilling customer requests for goods or services, invoicing and collecting $15B from over 30,000 customers worldwide. Responsibilities of O2C include: Risk management, Billing, Collections, Cash operations, and Finance reporting and analysis. This internship will work with the Billing Ad Sales team, the team responsible for the preparation, analysis, and invoicing our domestic and global media campaigns and licensing fees.
• Media Group Controllership: The Intern will play a key role in the general accounting and compliance of NBCUniversal’s Media Group. This role provides an outstanding opportunity to learn about the NBC broadcast network, Peacock, and Bravo, as well as Media HQ. The position will work closely with the Media Group finance team and collaborate with Controllership across the NBCUniversal portfolio. This position will support the monthly close and the overall accounting processes to ensure accurate and timely reporting. The role will support the (i) standardization of existing processes, (ii) identification of business process efficiencies, and (iii) implementation of best practices. This position is expected to challenge the status quo and think of more enhanced approaches and methodologies to support Media’s overall close and control structure.
• NBCU Local Ad Sales Finance: This intern will work closely with the Ad Sales Finance team, along with partnering with sales leadership and sales support functions, to support the reporting of revenue and expenses across the Local Division. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: maintaining and updating recurring revenue trackers across NBC Owned Stations, Telemundo Owned Stations, and RSN reporting; supporting preparation of the weekly pacing deck by compiling revenue updates and organizing supporting materials; assisting with recurring finance presentations by formatting charts, updating commentary with team guidance, and organizing appendix details; developing familiarity with SAP, Operative, Wide Orbit, and business intelligence tools while supporting day-to-day finance operations; and assisting with the consolidation of quarterly sales incentive compensation revenue reports.
• Local HQ Finance: The NBCU Local HQ Finance Intern will support the team across financial reporting, forecasting, month-end close, variance analysis, and process-improvement initiatives. This role offers hands-on exposure to financial planning and analysis in the media industry, with opportunities to work with BPC, Corporate Finance, Accounting, and business partners while helping improve the accuracy, efficiency, and clarity of recurring finance processes.

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