Company Description
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.
Your professional development is important to us. NBCU interns receive career prep, leadership exposure, connection to other interns, networking, and of course, all the fun you can imagine along the way. Because we know it can be challenging to balance coursework and internship commitments, we offer interns paid time off for mental health, school exams, and personal holidays.
To meet students where they are, we will host internships in both a virtual and in-person format. Opportunities listed will either be in-person based on the location mentioned or virtual, depending on business needs. Some of our internship opportunities that begin in September will continue through the Academic Year and end in April. Please be sure to read this job description carefully and note the internship dates, locations, and departments before applying.
Job Description
Academic Year Internship Program:

• Applications Close: June 9, 2023 at 11:59pm ET. Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible - don't delay!
• Program Dates: September 18, 2023 - April 19, 2024
• Time Commitment: 16-24 hours per week. Exact schedule to be determined based on business need. We will do our best to accommodate course schedules.

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.

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

• Product Architecture & Design: The Product Design team in Enterprise Product is responsible for the design and quality control of internal products that support global content distribution. These browser-based products include monitoring dashboards, scheduling tools, financial applications, and asset libraries. This team does not work on consumer-facing applications or mobile UIs. The ideal candidate has an interest in learning about designing at an enterprise scale, as well as working within a design system. The intern's workflow will span across Product Design: Producing lo-fi wireframes, hi-fi designs, and prototypes, and UX research: Contributing to enterprise-level pattern library, style guide & documentation.

Qualifications
Basic Requirements:

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program.
• Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits).
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by NBCUniversal.
• Must be working from a location within the United States during all hours worked.

Desired Characteristics:

• Students with class standing of junior or above preferred.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Working knowledge of design & prototyping using Figma.
• Understanding of basic design principles, including typography and grid-based design.
• Familiarity with design systems, especially Material Design.
• Effective communication skills (written, verbal, listening).
• A design portfolio of schoolwork or case studies (please include link to portfolio in application).
• Enrolled in an academic program with a focus on UX/UI, Product Design, Human Computer Interaction, or equivalent field.

The hourly rate for student interns is $30.00.
Additional Information
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