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NBCUniversal

Creative Intern Review

at NBCUniversal

Placement (10 Months+)

Digital Marketing, Television/Film/Media

Tottenham Court Road

Review Submitted: May 2023

Overall Rating

4.1 /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
4.3/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
3.3/5 - 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.
Reviewing TV/Film content to be used in promo
Generating script ideas
Pitching/proposing script ideas and concepts for promos
Selecting & editing music to use
Editing picture, dialogue & audio together to create promo
Communication with Creative Leads/Directors for feedback and sign off of final promo
Communication with Production Team about schedules, content and scripts
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, the promos/trailers that I produce get broadcast across the on-air channels and so I have a responsibility to ensure that the content I create is suitable for distribution and delivered at company standard. I also have a responsibility to produce all of the relevant production materials such as completed scripts, music details and some quality control checks.
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?
Editing using Avid Media Composer
Audio editing and sound design skills
Script and copy writing skills
Looking at projects creatively, thinking outside the box and experimenting with new approaches to creative tasks and challenges
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?
4/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
4/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I was guided through the overall production processes, meaning I gained a solid understanding of how projects were produced and the role I played individually in this workflow.
In terms of my creative editing skills, from project to project I received constructive feedback that helped me develop my technical skills and approaches whilst also feeling supported to ask questions, learn from others and collaborate creatively with my colleagues when I felt I needed additional support.
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?
A friendly and supportive atmosphere with mutual respect between colleagues that allows for a relaxed and collaborative working environment.
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, with a huge part of this has been down to the people as working in a supportive and friendly environment has meant I look forward to coming into work each day. Regarding my individual role, I have enjoyed the opportunity to develop my creative editing skills and approaches which have helped me to grow my personal and professional confidence.
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
Apply for a role you are passionate about and ensure your reasons for applying are clear in your application.
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