NBCU Local Bay Area - Digital Internship - Academic Year 2026-2027

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated, sports-minded intern to collaborate closely with our NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Sports California digital team. This role will involve assisting in writing, editing, social media curation, and the overall production of daily content for our website and app. This internship will help you develop your writing and editing skills, enhance your editorial judgment, provide real-world newsroom experience, and aid in building practical skills with CMS and web publishing programs. A snapshot of your responsibilities: Pitch story ideas/angles around our local teams Monitor Google Trends and social media trending topics for relevant story ideas Write assigned stories Monitor news conferences and other sources for story leads/ideas Cut and post in-game social media clips to Twitter and Instagram Basic Requirements: Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program (September 2026 through April 2027). December 2026 graduates are not eligible for this Academic Year Internship Program. Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits). Must be presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and must not require work visa sponsorship from NBCUniversal now or in the future to retain authorization to work in the United States. Must be available to work 16 to 24 hours per week from September 21, 2026 - April 23, 2027. Must be willing to work in San Francisco, California. News writing and journalism coursework; AP style knowledge. Desired Characteristics: Students with a class standing of junior or above preferred. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above 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 San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento pro teams (MLB, NFL, NBA, and NHL). Comfortable navigating all major social media platforms for news gathering and trend spotting. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus. Additional Requirements: Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite. Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered Must be willing to work in San Francisco, CA Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Must be 18 years or older Compensation: The hourly rate for this internship is $19.61 per hour. As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. 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. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.