NBU Local Chicago Digital Editorial Internship – Fall 2023

NBU Local Chicago Digital Editorial Internship – Fall 2023

• 454 N.Columbus Dr., Chicago, ILLINOIS
• Intern
• Business Segment: NBCUniversal Local

Company Description

NBCUniversal internships are true learning and growth opportunities that help set students up for an exciting future career in media. We are committed to developing early career talent, and we are focused on helping our interns realize their potential and their dreams.

NBCU interns are a diverse and curious community of innovators and trailblazers. They bring their passion for media, entertainment, and technology along with their desire to learn each day. They contribute to our vast and diverse portfolio of businesses in hands-on ways that matter. We provide a program full of opportunities for professional development, leadership exposure, connection, networking, and fun.

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated Intern to work side by side with NBC Chicago, NBC Sports Chicago and Telemundo Chicago digital editors in creating stories, slideshows and other editorial content to post on the websites and apps. Intern will work with the digital team to pitch stories, gather content, write stories, interview sources and select photos for stories. This internship will help develop your writing skills and editorial judgment, as well as build practical skills with CMS programs and photo editing. You will finish the internship with a portfolio of online work for your resume.

Fall 2023 Internship Program: 

• Applications Close: August 18, 2023 at 11:59pm CT. Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – don't delay! 
• Program Dates: September 18 – December 8, 2023
• Time Commitment: 16-24 hours per week. Exact schedule to be determined based on business need. We will do our best to accommodate course schedules. 
• Internships at NBCUniversal are paid and do not require course credit
• Recent graduates will NOT be eligible for this program

To Apply: 

• Submit a one-page resume that outlines your work experience, accomplishments, and your graduation month and year
• Upload a transcript (unofficial transcripts are fine) that confirms your status as an actively enrolled student in a degree-granting program 
• Recent graduates will NOT be eligible for this program

Qualifications

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the length of the program and be able to provide documentation to confirm your degree progress
• Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits)
• News writing and journalism coursework, AP style knowledge, experience with Internet-assisted reporting, very basic HTML coding
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by NBCUniversal
• IN-PERSON
• Must be willing to work in Chicago, IL.

Desired Characteristics:

• Must have strong writing ability, good news and content judgment, creativity and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of sports reporting and Chicago teams ideal
• Students with class standing of junior or above preferred
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop and light video editing
• Desire to participate in the fastest-growing segment of the journalism industry
• Ability to speak, read and write fluently in English and Spanish

Additional Information

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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