NBCUniversal Remote
2022-01-16

TV & Streaming Research Internships – Summer 2022, Remote

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Opportunities may include (but are not limited to):

Broadcast Programming Research: The NBC Broadcast Research and Digital Analytics internship is perfect for dependable, enthusiastic, and motivated students with career interests in the television industry and a desire to learn linear and digital ratings methodologies. The intern will have the opportunity to generate and distribute reports and analyze viewership across age, gender, and countless other demographics, using both television ratings and digital data. This position will also work closely with researchers in both the linear and digital worlds and will have a unique perspective as to how much the television landscape has changed and how quickly that change continues.

Consumer Insights: The department is responsible for qualitative, primary research and audience insights for the Entertainment Networks of NBC, USA, Bravo, E!, Oxygen, SyFy & Universal Kids. Interns will work directly with our analysts on analyzing social media commentary using social listening tools to gauge audience feedback on TV programs. They will contribute to a weekly Trends report compiling the latest social & digital trends. There will be an opportunity to learn about different surveys, questionnaires, and research methodologies and their application to the business objectives of this company. The Content & Consumer Insights department works together with a variety of departments (including: Development, Scripted series, Alternative, Lifestyle Docu-series, Marketing, and Scheduling). This is a fantastic opportunity for someone interested in learning about the television entertainment industry and the field of primary research and consumer insights.

Business Insights & Strategy: Situated at the cross-section of two groups – Content Distribution and Corporate Research – the intern will have a front seat view of NBCU’s partnerships with major media companies, while contributing to research initiatives that span across the company. The intern will focus on marketing research projects related to traditional broadcast and Pay TV, as well as SVOD and AVOD streaming services. Joining a team of quantitative and qualitative researchers, they will explore and leverage a wide variety of datasets.

Data & Measurement: The team is part of shaping the future of television by helping to better understand today’s complex viewing behaviors through innovative measurement and data techniques. This position will be responsible for analyzing viewership of NBCU and competitive networks and platforms across all screens and will support internal digital and cross platform reporting tools. The ideal candidate will have a passion for data, exposure to working with audience measurement tools and large data sets, Tableau/SQL proficiency, and the curiosity to explore and evaluate new measurement tools across linear and digital.

Research Operations: This team is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of ratings that power billions in business across NBCU networks by managing programs, program details, schedules, and affiliate lineups that are utilized in the creation of Nielsen ratings. The intern will be to assist our team with submitting schedule information for NBC broadcast and six of the cable networks to Nielsen to ensure programming is reported accurately. The intern would also be involved with helping to link and release VOD assets for NBC Broadcast and Peacock to Nielsen, as well as assisting with ad hoc assignments that may come up.

Application Deadline: Summer Internship postings are live for a limited time only, apply today!

Qualifications/Requirements

Basic Qualifications

  • In pursuit of an Associate, Bachelor or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution and be able to provide documentation to confirm your degree progress.
  • Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits).
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by NBCUniversal.

Additional Job Requirements

Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.

Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or must undergo regular COVID-19 testing if Company determines your job position requires accessing an NBCUniversal worksite.

Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

Desired Characteristics

  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
  • Students with class standing of junior or above preferred.
  • Passion for media and entertainment as well as television programming
  • Prior exposure to Nielsen systems, Comscore, and/or traditional and digital measurement tools
  • Knowledge of and experience with data visualization tools like Tableau, SQL, and/or PowerBI
  • An affinity for numbers, data, and analysis
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel (including vlookups and pivot tables, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Strong comfort level working with numbers and data with an ability to identify and analyze patterns and anomilies
  • Attention to detail and strong problem solving skills are a plus
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Previous internship experience and on-campus involvement

Sub-Business

Campus Programs Interns

Career Level

Co-op/Intern

City

Remote

State/Province

Remote

Country

United States

About Us

NBCUniversal internships are true learning and growth opportunities that help set students up for an exciting future career in media. We are committed to developing early career talent, and we are focused on helping our interns realize their potential and their dreams.

NBCU interns are a diverse and curious community of innovators and trailblazers. They bring their passion for media, entertainment, and technology along with their desire to learn each day. They contribute to our vast and diverse portfolio of businesses in hands-on ways that matter. We provide a program full of opportunities for professional development, leadership exposure, connection, networking, and fun.

While we continuously monitor COVID-19 and its impact, our plan is to host summer internships in both a virtual and in-person format. Opportunities listed will either be in-person (requiring an intern to work from an NBCU office location 3-5 days per week) based on the location mentioned or virtual, depending on business needs.

In addition to all of our internships being paid, we will also offer the following for our Summer 2022 interns:
  • Paid company holidays for full-time interns.
  • Robust networking, learning and development opportunities for all interns, whether in-person or virtual.
  • 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.

Notices

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.

NBCUniversal is an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.