Fall 2026 Internships
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Updated 4/29/2026
NBC 4 & Telemundo 52 — News Intern: NBC 4 & Telemundo 52 are offering a paid academic year news internship based in Universal City, running from September 21, 2026 to April 23. Interns will contribute to real newsroom projects across NBC 4 and Telemundo 52, gaining hands-on experience in journalism, content production, and broadcast operations while working alongside industry professionals. The program provides professional development, networking opportunities, and exposure to a fast-paced, bilingual news environment. Additional benefits include paid time off, mental health resources, a Peacock subscription, and complimentary Universal Parks admission. Ideal candidates are motivated students interested in broadcast journalism who can balance academic schedules with part-time newsroom work. Applications close May 8. Apply through the NBCUniversal Careers portal.
NBCUniversal — NBC News Bureau Intern: NBCUniversal is offering a paid academic year internship based in Universal City, running from September 2026 to April 2027. Interns will work on real newsroom projects within NBC News, gaining hands-on experience in journalism, content production, and media operations while collaborating with industry professionals. The program provides professional development, networking opportunities, and exposure to a fast-paced news environment. Additional benefits include paid time off, mental health resources, a Peacock subscription, and complimentary Universal Parks admission. Ideal candidates are driven students who can balance coursework with a part-time internship schedule. Applicants must apply by May 8 and be available for the full academic year program. Apply through NBCUniversal Careers portal.
Orange County Soccer Club — Public Relations & Promotions Intern: Orange County Soccer Club is offering an unpaid, for-credit internship with its Public Relations and Promotions Team. Interns will support brand awareness efforts by engaging fans at community events, assisting with event planning and execution, and contributing to game day operations at Championship Soccer Stadium. Responsibilities include researching event opportunities, writing event plans and recaps, assisting with stadium setup and teardown, and developing fan engagement ideas. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, organized students with strong communication skills who can work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Apply through TeamWork Online.
Southern California Association of Governments — Media and Public Affairs Intern: SCAG is offering a paid, hybrid internship beginning July 2026, requiring 15–29 hours per week, with at least one in-office day per week. Interns will support the Media and Public Affairs Department by developing newsletter content, managing contact databases, assisting with social media campaigns, and supporting event planning and communications reporting. Responsibilities also include conducting research, preparing reports and presentations, and assisting with outreach efforts and internal communications. Ideal candidates have strong writing, research, and organizational skills. Deadline to apply: May 11, 2026. Apply through GovernmentJobs.com.
Television Academy Foundation — Public Relations/Publicity Intern: The Television Academy Foundation is offering a paid, part-time internship, running from early September through late November 2026. Interns will be placed with PR firms or entertainment companies to gain hands-on experience in public relations, including drafting press releases, researching media opportunities, contacting press, and attending meetings and events. Internship formats may be in-person, hybrid, or remote depending on placement. Ideal candidates are students with coursework in PR, journalism, or communications who have strong writing skills and an interest in careers in publicity or media. Learn more and apply through the foundation’s internship site.
