Universal Products & Experiences, Marketing & Retail Internships – Summer 2025 - NBCUniversal

See yourself at NBCU! Be a part of our intern community, a diverse 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 2025 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 our Universal City office, interns will have access to the NBCUCommutes program, which provides fully subsidized transit passes to full-time lower lot employees, good for unlimited rides on all Metro bus and rail, such as the Metro Red Line.  

Summer 2025 Recruitment Timeline:

November 4 – December 6: 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 2025 Internship Program: 

• Applications Close: December 6th at 11:59pm ET. Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!  

• Program Dates: June 2 – August 8, 2025 

• 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 Universal City, CA. 

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. 

Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) globally drives the expansion and elevation of NBCUniversal’s iconic collection of brands, intellectual properties, characters, and stories based on the company’s extensive portfolio of properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation, and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. The division executes this through innovative physical and digital products, engaging retail and product experiences across our expansive global theme park destinations (for both owned and third-party IP), location-based venues, e-commerce product platforms, and retailers around the world. Along with global brand strategy and creative, UP&E’s three lines of business include Consumer Products, Games and Digital Platforms, and Theme Parks Products & Retail. UP&E is a division of Universal Destinations & Experiences, part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.  

Areas of placement may include, but are not limited to: 

• Retail Development & Marketing: The Retail Development + Marketing Intern will support the Retail Development + Marketing teams in executing strategies to drive revenue and brand growth across retail channels. This role focuses on building retail partnerships, optimizing product placement, and leveraging sales strategies to maximize performance within key accounts. Ideal for university undergraduates or Grad interested in pursuing a career in Consumer Products, Sales and Marketing, this opportunity provides hands-on experience with a portfolio of intellectual properties from Universal Pictures, Illumination, and DreamWorks Animation. Responsibilities will include: supporting retail marketing and sales efforts with the goal of building brand equity, driving consumer engagement, and increasing product revenue; producing recaps and maintain records of buyer meetings, promotional events, and cross-company campaigns for NBCUniversal, Universal Pictures, and Universal Parks; preparing weekly competitive analysis on social media and third-party Retail Media; developing collection ideas and brainstorms for future partnerships across retailers and brands such as Target, Kohl’s, Macy’s, and JCPenney; and maintaining and distributing retail buyer lists, organizational charts, and the retail meetings calendar.

• Category Management: This role will support the Dolls, Plush, IE, and Activity teams in day-to-day category management, including participating in internal and external meetings as well as providing admin support related to licensees and cross-functional teamwork. Other responsibilities may include but are not limited to: following up with licensees on business needs, helping with Media Box marketing submissions, and supporting tasks for the Director and team. 

Basic Requirements: 

• 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. 

• 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 willing to work in Universal City, CA. 

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. 

• Strong communication and presentation skills with a creative mindset. 

• For Retail Marketing: High interest in marketing; Strong project management skills; Fluent in Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, and Keynote.  

• For Category Management: Strong project management skills; Fluent in Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, and Keynote; Knowledge of general retail environment and trends on social media, especially with Kids and Gen Z; Familiarity with or openness to learning systems like Circana to pull and interpret data. 

The hourly rate for student interns is $17.50. 

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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