About the role#
The Media Tech Internship Program provides practical experience within the NBCUniversal Operations and Technology organization. This program serves as a primary pathway for consideration into the Media Tech Associate Program, a two-year rotational initiative. Interns work on real-world projects, gaining insight into how a media company uses technology to solve business challenges and build innovative solutions.
What you'll do#
- Develop applications using AI agents to explore data, explain algorithm decisions, or interact with end users.
- Evaluate the trade-offs between AI agents and traditional machine learning or NLP techniques.
- Support forecasting workflows by performing applied data analysis and collaborating with engineering teams to build practical business tools.
- Contribute to projects aimed at improving forecasting capabilities, including next-generation AI approaches.
- Gain exposure to reporting and planning solutions, master data, solution design, and emerging AI and data capabilities.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution (sophomore standing or above, 30 credits minimum).
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Proficiency in Python programming and experience exploring data in notebooks, including familiarity with pandas dataframes.
- Foundational understanding of forecasting workflows, AI/ML concepts, data quality, and data governance principles.
- Familiarity with SQL, Snowflake, Github, and the Atlassian suite (Jira/Confluence).
- Knowledge of finance, accounting, or enterprise business processes and an interest in applying data and AI to solve business challenges.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week from June 7 to August 13, 2027.
- Current authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.
- Preferred: Junior standing or above, education in statistics, experimental design coursework, and experience with SAP or cloud data platforms.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site internship based in New York, New York.
- The program runs from June 7 to August 13, 2027.
- This is a full-time, paid position at an hourly rate of $43.00.
- Spring 2027 graduates are not eligible for this program.
About NBCUniversal
NBCUniversal operates as a media and entertainment company based in New York City. It produces film, television, and streaming content through studios like Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation. The company manages various brands including NBC, Telemundo, and Peacock. It also runs theme parks and experiences globally as part of Universal Destinations and Experiences. NBCUniversal functions as a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation and employs over 10,000 people.
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