Creative Intern Review
at NBCUniversal
Placement (10 Months+)
Television/Film/Media
London
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
4.8/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
3.3/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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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.
My role was split between creating promos for our various channels across EMEA, as well as overseeing production for the campaigns on our Channels in South Africa. I spent the first 6 months managing Universal TV, before swapping to Studio Universal. This involved scheduling VO sessions, as well as booking audio mixes and exports. As a Creative, I would script and edit my own promos, ranging from 15-60 seconds.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I believe I was given a lot of responsibility. I was in charge of managing end to end workflow for the On-Air content on Studio Universal, needing to meet the delivery deadline for each promo. On the creative side, my promos needed to reflect the brand identity of each respective channel, whilst also being engaging to the audience.
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?
I have learnt many new skills, including time-management, meeting tight deadlines, and scheduling. I have also developed skills in copywriting, sound design, and editing to a brief. I have also been able to work on my communication and presentation skills, taking feedback on edits as well as presenting researched ideas to different teams.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
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?
I received lots of support throughout the placement. My team were all extremely receptive and helpful whenever I had any questions. I often received great feedback on my perforce and my edits, and feel like I have developed well as an producer and project manager. My manager was also fantastic at organising shadowing sessions in other creative areas I was interested in and making sure I got the most out of the year.
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?
I found that I was able to fit in with the team well, everyone was friendly and welcoming, and I felt very comfortable. There was also a great atmosphere amongst the Interns, it was great to make new connections and learn about their roles.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
3/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
3/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
3/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I thoroughly enjoyed my placement, I feel like I got a lot out of the year and was able to make the most of every opportunity. My work felt meaningful and I've managed to develop a wide portfolio. I also loved being able to work with such a fantastic and talented team.
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
Have an genuine interest in the role your applying for and have a passion for the media industry. If you're researching/applying for a role ask the current or former interns about what to expect. Be open to feedback, and have an open mind.
