NBC News Placement

NBC News Placement

Programme Essentials

To join one of our 12-month Internships you must meet one of the following criteria:

1. You’re currently an undergraduate studying at University and returning to full time education in Autumn 2027
2. You’re looking to gain work experience after completing your A-Levels, an equivalent course or an Apprenticeship

Additionally, you must be eligible to work in the UK without restriction for the duration of the internship from Monday 29th June 2026 – Friday 23rd July 2027.

Willingness and flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern which includes early starts, evenings, overnights, weekends & bank holidays.

We recommend applying to just one internship role, this helps ensure your application is considered for the opportunity that best matches your interests and skills. Choosing one allows us to focus on what excites you most and where you’ll shine brightest.

What will I be doing?

The intern role is designed for gaining a broad understanding of an American TV newsroom. You will work with newsgathering and production teams within the NBC News bureau in London. Your development and the training you will receive will focus on all aspects of the 24-hour newsroom operation: from the assignment desk to the edit room.

What will I learn from this opportunity?

• Multiplatform International Newsdesk: Supporting the assignment desk in logistics, coordinating correspondent live hits, video feeds and providing editorial support for key shows such as Today, Nightly News and on NBC News Now plus social platforms.
• NBCNews.com: Research and write breaking news articles and contribute to live blogs, as well as learning digital video production skills.
• Social Newsgathering: Assist team in finding, verifying, and reporting on visual content and eyewitness accounts that emerge on social media, to support storytelling across all NBC News platforms.
• Engel Unit: Support the producers of NBC News’ Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel – learn how they prepare for assignments ahead of deployment and how they produce Richard’s reporting across all NBC News platforms.
• Media Desk/Archive: Supporting the producers & librarians with picture research, logging & editorial information gathering.

Qualifications

What do I need to bring to the role?

• Curious, keen to learn & enthusiastic about television news
• Desire to pursue a career in journalism
• Awareness of news & current affairs
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Creative, proactive & ability to work under pressure and with potentially distressing images
• Organized & strong attention to detail
• Willingness to be involved, whatever the task and appreciate being part of a larger production team
• Ability to work with and maintain sensitive information
• Excellent IT skills & familiarity with social media
• A good understanding of Avid or Final Cut is desirable

The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.

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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.