Government Affairs Internships Summer 2026
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Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
See yourself at NBCU! Be a part of our intern community, a 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 2026 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.
The Summer 2026 Recruitment Timeline :
November 10 December 5 : Applications Open (may close early due to applicant volume)Mid November Late December : First round video interviewsMid Late January : Second round interviewsLate January February : Selected candidates receive offersSummer 2026 Internship Program :
Applications Close : December 5th at 11 : 59pm ET. Pro Tip : Submit your application as soon as possible applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!Program Dates : June 1 August 7, 2026Time Commitment : 40 hours per week. Exact schedule to be determined based on business need.Format : Opportunities listed will require an intern to work from New York, NY.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's Corporate groups are uniquely positioned at the core of our organization. Employees within these groups use their area of expertise to support all businesses across the company, keeping the heart of each brand at the forefront. There are also business-specific opportunities available, which may be included in the description below.
Areas of placement may include, but are not limited to :
Government Affairs East Coast : The State & Local Government Affairs Team develops and executes advocacy plans which advance NBCUniversal's business priorities and protect operations at the state and local level. The team advocates directly with state and local elected officials on NBCUniversal's behalf, as well as manages relationships with trade associations, film commissions, and other third-party associations to build support for our overall policy agenda. We cover all policy matters at the state and local level with a focus on expanding economic development opportunities and preserving production-friendly policies. The State & Local Government Affairs Intern will support the bi-coastal team with end-of session reports and strategy-planning for upcoming legislative sessions. The Intern will likely assist with in-person events at 30 Rock with Diplomats and other Elected Officials.Basic Requirements :
Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program. Spring 2026 graduates are not eligible for our Summer 2026 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 40 hours per week from June 1 August 7, 2026.Must be willing to work in New York, NY.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.Previous internship or work experience within government, politics, and / or campaign management.Professional presence, including over the phone, in writing, and in person, with the ability to interact with senior executives, diplomats, and government officials.An educational background in any of the following areas : Political Science, Government, English, History, Communications, or other related majors.Strong interest in the media industry.Ability to multitask and highly organized.Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).The hourly rate for student interns is $19.00.