NBC Chicago News Intern - Summer Job at NBCUniversal, Chicago, IL

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  • NBCUniversal
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description



We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

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. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description



The NBC 5 Chicago News is looking for an intern to work side-by-side with producers and news reporters. The internship will consist of a close working relationship with Telemundo Chicago News.

This internship is for someone who relishes finding out things that no one else has ever taken the time to find out. It’s a job for someone who can tackle new sources and resources. Good investigative interns are curious and persistent, work hard to uncover new facts and are willing to pivot from story to story as needed.

Responsibilities:

  • Participate in daily editorial process: planning, researching, analyzing documents, making phone calls to track down stories, researching story tips and ideas
  • Talking to viewers and tipsters in Spanish and English
  • Helping with numbers and statistics
  • Tracking down video and logging tapes
  • Assist with web articles in Spanish and English
  • Pre-interviewing and field producing

Summer 2025 Internship Program:

  • Applications Close: December 6, 2024 at 11:59 pm CT.
  • Recent graduates will NOT be eligible for this program
  • Internships at NBCUniversal are paid and do not require course credit

To Apply: 

  • Submit a one-page resume that outlines your work experience, accomplishments, and your graduation month and year
  • Upload a transcript (unofficial transcripts are fine) that confirms your status as an actively enrolled student in a degree-granting program 

Qualifications

  • Must have strong reading and writing ability in both English and Spanish
  • Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program (June 2025 through August 2025). May 2025 graduates are not eligible for our Summer 2025 Internship Program.
  • 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.
  • Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits).
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must be willing to work in Chicago, IL
  • Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week

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:

  • Ability to work effectively in a high-intensity environment, often under tight deadline pressures
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Strong interest in and demonstrated knowledge of current affairs
  • Excellent computer skills (especially search skills)

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, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com .

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Summer work, Internship, Summer internship, Local area, 3 days per week,

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