About the role#
The Music Business & Legal Affairs team supports various clients across NBCUniversal, including Sports, News, and Scripted programming. This internship provides training and experience in music licensing and administration. You will assist the team with daily operations and help navigate music use across our television brands.
What you'll do#
- Research copyright information.
- Create and update music cue sheets.
- Maintain and update internal databases.
- Manage and update tracking grids.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution throughout the internship.
- Sophomore standing or above (minimum 30 credits), with juniors or seniors preferred.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong interest in music, transactional work, and the media industry.
- Professionalism, adaptability, and self-motivation.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of music-related concepts like PROs, cue sheets, and clearance terminology is helpful.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, NY.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7 - August 13, 2027).
- Commitment: 40 hours per week.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship at $19.00 per hour.
- Eligibility: Spring 2027 graduates are not eligible.
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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