NBCU Local Bay Area - Production Assistant Internship – Academic Year 2026-2027

NBCUniversal

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

San Francisco, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Assist in the daily production of on-air and digital sports content, including screening games and preparing scripts. Support production and marketing initiatives through research, graphic creation, and editing assistance.

Qualifications

You are currently enrolled in a degree-granting program with at least 30 credits and are at least a sophomore. You have a strong interest in sports, television, and digital media, with experience in media production and proficiency in Microsoft Suite.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Microsoft Suite

web

mobile

social media

sports

television

editing

Job Description

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

NBC Sports Bay Area/California is a regional sports content creator with both linear television and digital platform distribution. NBCSBA/CA is the home for Golden State Warriors, San Francisco Giants, San Francisco 49ers, A’s, San Jose Sharks, Sacramento Kings games, pregame & postgame coverage and a full complement of digital/social coverage.

Our linear network and digital platforms serve the Bay Area and Northern California sports fans like no one else. We operate two linear channels, plus up-to-the-minute sports news and exclusive series digitally at nbcsportsbayarea.com, and through its social channels on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Job Description

The Content group at NBC Sports Bay Area/California is responsible for the day-to-day planning and production of on-air and digital schedules. Interns will assist in the production of daily content and programs, while also helping various production and marketing related initiatives including research, audio/video production, news gathering, editing content. 

A snapshot of your responsibilities:

  • Screening/logging of games, press conferences, interviews, and taped programs to prepare for editing
  • Researching for graphic boards, creating on-air graphics, and assisting the ticker operators
  • Assisting Associate Producers in the edit rooms
  • Working on the production of all pregame/postgame programming
  • Preparing, copying, and distributing programming information and scripts
  • Executing detail work to procure footage from external sources
  • May be assigned additional tasks needed to support the network's day-to-day operations

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

  • Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program (September 2026 through April 2027). December 2026 graduates are not eligible for this Academic Year 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 available to work 16 to 24 hours per week from September 21, 2026 – April 23, 2027
  • Must be willing to work in San Francisco, California.

Desired Characteristics

  • Students with a class standing of junior or above preferred.
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
  • Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Windows Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Strong interest in web, mobile, social media, sports, and television
  • Intermediate media production experience (college programs)
  • Knowledge of Bay Area sports (baseball, basketball, football, hockey)
  • Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and creative skills
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
  • Proven track record of following through on projects

Additional Requirements

  • Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from our San Francisco office.
  • Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
  • Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
  • Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
  • Must be 18 years or older

Compensation: The hourly rate for this internship is $19.61 per hour.

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 and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].

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    NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
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