internships

NBC Sports Editorial Rotation Internships – Summer 2026

Deepa Fadnis

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See yourself at NBCU! Be a part of our intern community, a group of curious and passionate trailblazers who we believe are the future of our industry.

The NBCUniversal Internship Program allows students to unlock their potential by contributing to big projects in meaningful ways that matter. To thrive as an NBCU intern, you are ready to bring your passion for media, entertainment, and technology along with your desire to learn each day.

In addition to all of our internships being paid, we will also offer the following for our Summer 2026 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.
  • At NBC Sports Headquarters in Stamford, CT, you’ll have access to great perks and amenities including free shuttle service to/from the Metro North Stamford train station and the office, as well as discounted admission to Chelsea Piers Athletic Club.

Summer 2026 Recruitment Timeline

November 10 – December 5: 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

Summer 2026 Internship Program

  • Applications Close: December 5th at 11:59pm ET. Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!
  • Program Dates: June 1 – August 7, 2026
  • 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 Stamford, CT.

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, the locations (listed below) you are open to for internships, 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.

NBC Sports connects audiences to the moments that matter most, serving fans around the clock with world-class live events, insightful studio coverage, and original storytelling. Its premier sports content is showcased across leading linear platforms, NBC, and the Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, as well as across a robust digital ecosystem, including Peacock. With one of the most expansive portfolios of media rights in the industry, NBC Sports partners with the world’s most iconic sports organizations, including the International Olympic Committee, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, the NFL, Notre Dame, the Premier League, the NBA, and many others.

  • Research & Editorial Rotation: NBCSports.com News Desk – the intern will play an important role on our team primarily publishing video across various platforms (NBCSports.com, YouTube, NBC Sports app, Peacock, etc.) and updating NBCSports.com with fresh video/written content regularly. Our team is responsible for coordinating with the video team, blog writers, and social team for ensuring all video/written content is delivered in a timely and accurate manner, with a focus on SEO and engaging titles.  Intern will work with both Research and Digital News Desk teams.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

  • Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program. Spring 2026 graduates are not eligible for our Summer 2026 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 1 – August 7, 2026.
  • Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT.

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.
  • Ability to work within a team as a self-starting individual and collaborator.
  • Strong editorial judgment and an interest in the world of sports.
  • Willingness to learn new sports/skills/platforms.
  • Familiarity with Content Management Systems (Drupal, WordPress), as well as MPX, YouTube publishing, and Adobe Photoshop all a plus.
  • Strong understanding of AP Style and solid writing skills.
  • Detail-oriented and able to balance multiple priorities.

The hourly rate for student interns is $19.00.

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.

Although you’ll be hired as an NBCU intern, your internship and the responsibilities associated with it may transition to Versant in the future. You will be joining at an exciting and pivotal time for the business as it evolves.

2026 Sports Journalism Institute Internship – USA Today Network (Providence, RI)

Deepa Fadnis

The USA TODAY NETWORK is providing exclusive sports internships to students belonging to the 2026 class of the Sports Journalism Institute as they have proven to be energetic and passionate about reporting and writing impactful sports stories.

While the biggest games are still important, our readers have demanded meaningful coverage of sports on and off the field and these reporters will hunt down those stories. That includes breaking news, well-sourced enterprise, updates on teams and athletes, and in-depth content on the communities that make up our area.

Hourly rate: $18.00

Responsibilities:

  • Create storytelling that accurately informs, entertains and engages specific audiences and platforms through the use of metrics. 
  • Connect with the community through storytelling and outreach (social media, on camera, forums, community leadership, etc.). Provide thoughtful analysis of complex issues. 
  • Work with editor and content strategist to evaluate what’s working and what’s not and develop ongoing plans to satisfy audience needs. 
  • Collaborate to provide appropriate elements for stories (i.e. photos, videos and graphics). Capture basic photos and video as needed. 

Requirements:

  • Proficiency on social media platforms; including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Reddit.
  • Experience shooting and editing photos and video on a mobile device.
  • Strong communication skills, news judgement and headline-writing ability.
  • Ability to multitask and excel under intense deadline pressure.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and efficiently.
  • Strong writing, spelling and grammar skills; familiarity with AP style.

Application Instructions

We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don’t limit your upload to a resume; show us what you’ve done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:

  1. Your resume – one to two pages.
  2. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
  3. Links to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what you’ve produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role.

It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.

Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where Gannett employs employees. In addition, Gannett Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with Gannett Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact Gannett Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at Recruit@gannett.com.

Documentary Internships: NYC – Spring 2026

Deepa Fadnis

New York, New York, United States of America  Warner Bros. Discovery

Part time  Job IdR000099540  Hybrid

Documentary Internships: NYC – Spring 2026 (Click to apply)

Application Deadline: On or before Sunday, November 9th   

*Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!* 

Your New Role   

Overview of the Internships 

We have multiple Documentary Production internship opportunities available. By applying to this posting, you will be considered for multiple internship opportunities within this general area. These internships will be located in the NYC area. The selected interns will be expected to join us in the office on a regular cadence based on the intern manager’s in office schedule. 

This could include, but is not limited to: 

  • HBO Documentary Programming Intern: NYC – Spring 2026
    The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper Intern: NYC Spring 2026

Your Role Accountabilities 

CNN Doc:

  • Gathering video
  • Preparing, and organizing interviews for transcription
  • Organizing visual elements
  • Basic story research and fact-checking\

HBO Doc:

  • Seeking a dynamic, motivated, and detail-oriented intern to join our documentary programming team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience doing research, writing coverage, and drafting decks & loglines, including a special semester-long development initiative.• Screening and writing coverage for documentary films• Experience pitch meetings first-hand• Support the department in administration upkeep by maintaining the organization of departmental tracking systems• Research and various projects including a semester-long development project• Assist the Production Executives with their creative needs• Learn how to build pitch decks, write loglines and show descriptions• Organize and track internal and external ideas in all phases of development• Present a series ideas for their intern project• Gain hands-on experience to learn what it’s truly like to work in production & programming• Strong interest in documentaries• Spreadsheet and analytical skills• Strong attention to detail• Willing to work with a team and independently• Familiarity with Google Suite, Microsoft• Familiarity with MS Excel and PowerPoint skills• Good written and verbal communication skills• Ability to work under pressure, multitask and prioritize deliverables/projects with competing deadlines

Qualifications & Experience 

Essentials needed for the positions that are similar across the above roles (these do not all have to apply to every single role)  

  • Previous experience in long-form journalism
  • Be able to function well in fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Strong interest in documentaries
  • Spreadsheet and analytical skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Willing to work with a team and independently
  • Familiarity with Google Suite, Microsoft
  • Familiarity with MS Excel and PowerPoint skills
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and prioritize deliverables/projects with competing deadlines
  • Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program for the full duration of the internship (proof of enrollment required)  
  • Must be a rising, Junior or Senior Undergraduate Student (18 years or older)  
  • Must be in academic good standing (3.0 or above cumulative GPA) A transcript will be required to verify your GPA if an offer is extended. 
  • Warner Bros. Discovery will only consider candidates who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require work visa sponsorship from Warner Bros. Discovery now or in the future in order to retain their authorization to work in the United States. Candidates currently on any student or exchange visa, including F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, J-1, M-1, etc., will not be eligible for the internship program. 

What to know before applying: 

  • ​
    • The duration of the program is 12 weeks  
    • Program dates: 
    • Start Date: January 26th  
    • End Date: April 17th 
    • Interns will be expected to work 16-24 hours per week in a hybrid capacity 
    • Our internships are paid opportunities with a competitive hourly wage. Credit is not required; however, we will provide the necessary documentation for school credit if desired. Relocation is not provided.  
    • Interviewing will take place from early November through early-January. A WBD team member will contact you if your experiences and interests match an open internship position. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to give individual status updates. 
     On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here. Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Warner Bros. Company or transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands. 

About Our Internship Program 

WBD’s Internship Program is designed to nurture students professionally and personally. We attract the country’s boldest and brightest students for paid, for-credit, real-world internship experiences in the entertainment, tech, sports, news and media industries. We offer career-defining opportunities to learn valuable skills that will help you prepare for a successful future.  

Ready to learn more? Here’s what we offer: 

  • Hands-on work with passionate, talented team members in your field 
  • Mentorship from some of the industry’s kindest and most passionate entertainment veterans 
  • Engaging events including professional development seminars, panels with recruiters and former interns, intern-exclusive events, and so much more  
  • Access to top-level executives and employees through our Speaker Series and Roundtables 
  • Incredible networking opportunities with industry-leading professionals and a robust intern alumni network 
  • A creative, collaborative, and inclusive company culture  

What you can expect to take away from the semester: 

  • Opportunities to develop professionally and uncover skills you didn’t know you had 
  • The insider scoop on the entertainment industry and what happens behind the scenes 
  • Relationships that will go beyond your collegiate career 
  • Real-life experiences that will provide you with the confidence to delve into your next adventure