Content Planning & Acquisitions Intern

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London, Greater London, England
Hybrid
1 Years Experience
AdTech • Cloud • Digital Media • Information Technology • News + Entertainment • App development
NBCUniversal has a rich history of evolving the media and entertainment industry.
The Role
Assist in content planning and acquisitions for various television channels in multiple territories, including data analysis, competitor analysis, market research, and new content acquisition.
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Company Description
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks, and a premium ad-supported streaming service. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
As one of the world's premier entertainment portfolios, NBCUniversal International Networks & Direct-to-Consumer delivers quality content and compelling brands to over 160 territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Delivering a full range of entertainment experiences to local audiences across the globe, the unique brands include UNIVERSAL TV, SYFY, E! Entertainment Television, 13THSTREET, DIVA, Studio Universal, Telemundo, Bravo and DreamWorks. Universal+ (a hybrid linear and non-linear service) aggregates the group's brands on affiliate platforms, offering subscribers both live programming and an extensive range of compelling VOD content, including territory premieres and full boxsets, available all in one place.
Job Description
Programme Essentials
To join one of our 12-month Internships you must meet one of the following criteria:

  • Currently be an undergraduate studying at University and applying for a Placement year in your 2nd or final year
  • Graduating from your undergraduate degree in Summer 2025
  • Looking for employment after completing A-Levels or equivalent course or an Apprenticeship

  • In addition, you must be eligible to work in the UK without restriction for the duration of the internship from Monday 30th June 2025 - Friday 17th July 2026
    We strongly advise that you do not apply to more than 1 Internship role to ensure that you are considered for the Internship that you are most interested in and that your skills are aligned to
    What will I be doing?
    As a Content Planning Intern, you will assist in the planning of content on various television channels in a number of territories. This will involve learning and using bespoke data entry systems, as well as data analysis of ratings, tracking the channels performance, competitor analysis, and screening content. You will also be involved in market research, and the acquisition of new content.
    You will have exposure to a broad range of tasks that all go into the operation of a television channel, which will enhance your strategic thinking in an ever-changing landscape.
    What will I learn from this opportunity?
    Channel Planning
    Programming a TV channel and all that entails, from the viewing and acquisition of shows to the strategy of their placement on linear and non-linear platforms.
    The TV Village
    You will sit with the content programming team, but you will learn from the environment in which channels are the central aspect: exposure to marketing, ad sales, research, creative, every department that makes a TV channel a success.
    The Fundamentals of Broadcasting
    You will be integral to the team with hands on experience in the field of TV.
    The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.
    Qualifications
    What do I need to bring to the role?
    As well as a passion for TV, you will have:

    • Attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure
    • Ability to communicate with people at all levels in a professional and mature manner
    • Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and undertake various administrative duties
    • Curious and can bring new ideas to the table with enthusiasm
    • Collaborative team-work, being able to adapt and bring a willingness to learn will be valued


    The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.
    Additional Information
    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, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing [email protected].

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    From film, television, news, theme parks, interactive media, and streaming, our people are at the center of it all. ​Here, we solve complex and business-critical problems. That’s why we’re looking for people to help us continue our evolution, imagining and delivering the most innovative and disruptive products and services through the latest tech advancements in the industry. ​

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