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Development Intern Review

at NBCUniversal

Placement (10 Months+)

Television/Film/Media

London

Review Submitted: May 2024

Overall Rating

4.5 /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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4.8/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
4/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
I worked closely with the scripted development team, helping to develop projecst from inception to greenlight. This involved logging and reading script/ novel submissions, completing notes in writer's rooms, compiling project-specific research and writing detailed reports. My role also includes helping with any day to day admin, updating of databases, and creating and distributing regular alerts and memos.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, I have been in charge of certain planning events, and have been allowed freedom to meet and work with writers myself
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Yes, I have improved massively in my reading skills, corporate sensibilities and research ability. I have developed my MS, Adobe and Final Draft proficiencies immensely and now feel more confident in carrying out tasks independently
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?
4/5
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?
A great amount. I always knew who to turn to when I had a query
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 kind and supportive
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
Greatest extent
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
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend NBCUniversal to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to NBCUniversal
Take the most advantage you can out of the opportunities given to you
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