Content Planning & Acquisitions Intern Review
at NBCUniversal
Placement (10 Months+)
Television/Film/Media
London
Review Submitted: May 2026
Overall Rating
4.8 /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
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
3/5
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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 Content Planning Intern, you will assist in the planning of content on various television channels in a number of territories. This will involve learning and using bespoke data entry systems, as well as data analysis of ratings, tracking the channels performance, competitor analysis, and screening content. You will also be involved in market research, and the acquisition of new content.
You will have exposure to a broad range of tasks that all go into the operation of a television channel, which will enhance your strategic thinking in an ever-changing landscape.
You will have exposure to a broad range of tasks that all go into the operation of a television channel, which will enhance your strategic thinking in an ever-changing landscape.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes
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've greatly strengthened my research and data analysis. I've learnt to develop my editorial judgement with how certain content works within different audiences and regions. It has also helped me develop a deeper understanding of the tv industry throughout all the EMEA regions.
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?
My team has been very supportive in answering any questions and revisiting training sessions as needed.
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?
It's quite a chill and welcoming environment. You can really tell that they really value an eagerness to learn which was perfect for my first formal work experience.
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?
I've really enjoyed learning as much as I possibly could throughout different teams. I was able to work with the programming team, acquisitions team, dreamworks team and Hayu.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend NBCUniversal to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to NBCUniversal
You don't have to know everything from the get go. I think they really appreciate an eagerness to learn because this is meant to be a learning opportunity for you.
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at NBCUniversal
3/5
Did you receive an offer to return as a graduate?
Waiting to hear
