Providing editorial support to the NBC news assignment desk- making phone calls, booking interviews, logging press conferences. Assisting producers with location support, including booking travel and scouting live shot positions. Pitching, researching, and developing stories for various platforms. Qualifications. Basic Requirements:Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program (September 2026through 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 16-24 hours per week from September 21, 2026 – April 23, 2027. Must be willing to work in Chicago, IL. For further clarification, candidates currently on any student or exchange visa (e.g. F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, J-1, M-1) are not eligible to apply unless they will be able to change or adjust to another status that grants work authorization without NBCUniversal sponsorship. NBCUniversal is an E-Verify company, requiring all employees to have an active Social Security number. Any candidate receiving an internship offer must complete I-9 form with Social Security number within 3 days of hire. Desired Characteristics:Students with class standing of junior or above preferred. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. Strong interest in the media industry. Commitment to building an inclusive work environment. Previous internship experience and on-campus involvement. Strong interest in and demonstrated knowledge of current affairs. Desired majors: Journalism or Broadcast Journalism, Digital/ New Media Studies, Communications, Production. The hourly rate for student interns is $19.00.