Legal Internships – Academic Year

Company Description

If you think all the fun only happens in summer, think again! NBCUniversal has expanded our Academic Year Internship Program. As an Academic Year intern, you’ll get immersed in exciting work, experience our unique NBCU culture, and feel the real support and guidance for 2 whole semesters.

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 our internships being paid, we will also offer the following for our Academic Year interns:

Paid time off for mental health, school exams, and personal holidays. 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.

Academic Year Recruitment Timeline

April 8 – April 26: Applications Open (may close early due to applicant volume) 

Mid April – Late May: First round video interviews  

Early – Mid June: Second round interviews 

Late June – Early July: Selected candidates receive offers 

Job Description

Academic Year Internship Program

Applications Close: April 26th at 11:59pm ET. Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume! Program Dates: September 16, 2024 – April 18, 2025 Time Commitment: 16-24 hours per week. Exact schedule to be determined based on business need.  We will do our best to accommodate course schedules. Format: Opportunities listed will require an intern to work from Miami, FL.

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.

NBCUniversal Local & Telemundo: NBCUniversal Local is NBCUniversal’s local media division that delivers English and Spanish-speakers and bilingual audiences in 31 U.S. markets and Puerto Rico, the very best in local sports, news, weather, consumer and investigative reporting, and lifestyle entertainment across any platform and screen. NBCUniversal Local is comprised of three individual media groups, including the NBC Owned Television Stations, the NBC Sports Regional Networks, and the Telemundo Station Group. NBCUniversal Local’s stations and networks serve diverse audiences and communities across linear, streaming, OTT, digital web, mobile and audio, and cable platforms and work together to keep local audiences informed anytime and anywhere.     

Areas of placement may include, but are not limited to

Telemundo Business & Legal Affairs: The Business and Legal Affairs Department supports the various business units of Telemundo Media, principally in the areas of vendor engagement, development, production, licensing and distribution. The Intern position will provide support to various members of the Business and Legal Affairs Department.

Responsibilities Include

Under supervision of an attorney, negotiate, draft, review and interpret an extensive range of agreements (including, but not limited to, commercial vendor, distribution, rights acquisition, production, license agreements, and corporate services.)Under supervision of an attorney, conduct rights analyses of various agreements relating to Telemundo intellectual property for discussion and analysis within the department and with key business stakeholders.Assist with creating deal summaries and maintaining and otherwise administering day-to-day contractual and operational matters (including preparation letters and memoranda to internal and external clients, presentations as required, etc.)Generally support the attorneys and professionals in the department.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program (September 2024 through April 2025). December 2024 graduates are not eligible for our 2024-2025 Academic Year Program. Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits). Must be authorized to work in the United States throughout the entire duration of the internship (September 2024 to April 2025). Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Must be available to work 16-24 hours per week from September 16, 2024 to April 18, 2025. Must be willing to work in Miami, FL.

Desired Characteristics

2L law student with GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.Self-starter, professional, and ability to adapt.   Excellent oral and written communication skills.   Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).    Strong communication, interpersonal, writing, and organizational skills.Excellent written and verbal skills.Bilingual preferred - must be able to conduct business in Spanish and English.Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point, and Excel.Willingness to learn new skills.Flexible schedule.

The hourly rate for undergraduate student interns is $17.00

The hourly rate for law student interns is $25.00

Information For International Students Attending U.s. Universities

To participate in NBCUniversal’s 2024-2025 Academic Year internship program, you must confirm at the time of interview that you will be able to provide US work authorization documentation for the entire duration of the internship. Since the NBCU Academic Year Internship Program spans the traditional “Fall” and “Spring” semesters, you should talk to the DSO at your school’s International Students Services Office about your need to apply for CPT work authorization twice to ensure you are authorized to work both semesters and throughout the entirety of the program.

Please also note that future visa sponsorship at NBCUniversal is rarely available for post-grad employment opportunities.

NBCUniversal is an E-Verify company, requiring all employees to have an active Social Security number. Any candidate receiving an internship offer must complete Form I-9 with their Social Security number within 3 days of hire.

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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