NBCU Chicago Sales Intern – Summer 2025 - NBCUniversal

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.

The NBC UNIVERSAL (NBC / Telemundo) Owned Television Stations entity Sales intern learns and participates in all aspects of the expansive selling profession and arena, which encompasses the wide portfolio of offerings, including Peacock, all NBC programming, special events, promotions and a wide variety of marketing partnership initiatives. 

Primary responsibilities:

• Researching business categories, exploring new growth / emerging brands; lead generation
• Navigating and learning effectively throughout a wide variety of platforms and avenues: Digital, Web Research, Mobile, Social Media, Sports, Television, Sponsorships
• Assist with the creation of sales/marketing materials such as daily one-sheets, sales presentations and recaps, proof-of-performance executions, maintaining updated tracking documents, special requests
• Attend both internal/external in-person/virtual client business meetings on a regular basis
• Participate regularly in brainstorming sessions for the development of creative marketing solutions and ideas for current and potential clients
• Collaborate with sales, programming, and marketing departments to bring partnerships and concepts to life
• Execute all sales assignments for an extensive portfolio; Serving both local and national markets
• Provide various administrative support on daily tasks

Summer 2025 Internship Program:

• Applications Close on December 6, 2024, at 11:59 PM CT. Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible—don't delay! 
• 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 

• 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:

• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and creative skills; Self-motivated; Poised, clear communicator
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; meet deadlines and work as part of a team while also being able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Possess sharp organizational skills and has excellent track record for following through on projects
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Bilingual - English/Spanish preferred

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. 

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