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Production Finance Intern Review

at NBCUniversal

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting, Television/Film/Media

London

Review Submitted: May 2026

Overall Rating

4.7 /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
4.8/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.8/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
3/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Most daily tasks centre around assisting the Production Accountants on Universal International Studios' productions, e.g.:
- Production Funding Cashflow transfers
- Accounts Payable Processing
- WGA Payroll
- Setting up suppliers
- Different compliance reportings
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes. As much as I asked for.
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 learned the basics of Accounts Payable processes and gained an understanding of the financial planning behind TV production. This internship has prepared me for junior roles in Production Accounting.
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?
I had a number of teaching sessions with my manager and senior team members over the course of the placement. I felt supported throughout.
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 relaxed, friendly and supportive.
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?
4/5
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 learned far more than I expected and enjoyed the many intern and company events immensely.
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
Show your interest in the industry.

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
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