Rotational Production Trainee Review
at NBCUniversal
Placement (10 Months+)
Television/Film/Media
London
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
As a trainee, I spent my time at Monkey Kingdom on E4 Made In Chelsea supporting the Production Department both in the office and as a runner on set. Transitioning to CNBC News I worked on the features shows curating research and presenter briefs. More recently at Working Title Films as a runner, I provide office support, set up meetings and on demand support for HODs and executives.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
At Monkey Kingdom, I was trusted with a lot of production paperwork which greatly boosted my confidence as an aspiring Production Manager. Similarly, my time at CNBC News was exceptional, as I was trusted with important projects such as COP 28 and the World Economic forum - researching guests and providing detailed briefs for presenters.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
As a trainee, I have developed greater understanding of software used in the Production Management department and been trusted with great tasks such as the post production delivery of MC Grammar Rap Tales, a Sky Kids Commission. Additionally, my time at CNBC News has taught we wonderful research skills and working to tight turnarounds and deadlines.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
There were wonderful events and employee groups to greater boost my interpersonal skills and build a lovely network. Additionally, our recruiters remained in touch all throughout our internship, HR alike, which was very comforting to know there was someone always there.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Very vibrant and inclusive! Always something to do and get involved in at NBC and felt involved in the wider company
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
Would do it all over again if I could, I learnt so much and met so many amazing people across the company. Super grateful to my mentors, recruiters and employees always up for a chat
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at NBCUniversal
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend NBCUniversal to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to NBCUniversal
Research research research!
Talk to previous and current interns and employees to learn about the company and understand the application process. Also make sure you watch Universal films and TV, don't forget that!
Talk to previous and current interns and employees to learn about the company and understand the application process. Also make sure you watch Universal films and TV, don't forget that!
