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Rotational Trainee Review

at NBCUniversal

Internship (1 Month+)

Television/Film/Media

London

Review Submitted: May 2026

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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - 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 Rotational Trainee, I rotated across three NBCUniversal subsidiary companies (UTAS UK, Working Title Films and Heyday Films) every four months for my 12-month Internship.
I worked across development and production teams, as well as up-taking general front-of-house office running duties. As well, I had the opportunity to work as an on-set Production Runner across multiple productions.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes. Each Production Company supplied with a lot of my own responsibilities to complete on a day-to-day basis.
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?
My practical skills across development and production have developed massively, as I gained real hands-on industry exposure to both in-house and on-set development and production teams. My ability to anticipate team needs as well as specific departmental expectations across major UK production companies, and quickly adapt to these has grown a lot. My existing skills and knowledge of this sector of the film and television industry developed through my studies at The London Screen Academy, have been applied directly to the professional world - which has strengthened them hugely.
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?
I received a lot of support and guidance across all of the teams that I have worked with throughout my Internship. My various managers, as well as members of the wider team at NBCUniversal and each production company, have always supported my growth and learning and dedicated time to ensuring this.
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?
The NBCUniversal company culture was extremely fun, engaging, supportive and inclusive. The general atmosphere has always felt very welcoming and comfortable at all times.
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 enjoyed my Internship tremendously. It completely exceeded my expectations in all aspects - from career and social opportunities, to professional relationship-building/networking to overall happiness. I wish I could experience it all over again!
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
I would definitely advise them showcase their genuine passion for film and television, eagerness to learn and can-do attitude. This will highlight to NBCUniversal employers that they are someone who teams across the company can work with. Personability, a willingness to grow and solution-focused thinking are essential.

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at NBCUniversal
5/5
Did you receive an offer to return as a graduate?
No
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