NBCUniversal

Ad Sales Intern

June - August 2017 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I really enjoyed how HR encouraged us to reach out to people outside of our teams to schedule information interviews with. We had hands on experience and I really felt like I was apart of the team. We also had the opportunity to do an intern project with a small group of ad sales interns and present it to executives at the end of the summer.

What I wish was different

I wish I had the opportunity to work with the other ad sales teams but ad sales at NBCU is so large that each ad sales intern was assigned to a specific team.

Advice

Always bring a pen and notepad with you whenever you go to meet someone even if you are just stopping by a desk. Also, make sure to send follow up emails and thank you emails after people take time to spend with you.

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Broadcast News Operations Intern

June - August 2017 • Universal City, CA

What I liked

Amazing hands-on work shadowing one of NBC4's main reporter/anchors.

What I wish was different

Advice

Seize every opportunity to ask questions and reach out to different departments to go out of your way to learn everything.

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Intern in sports department

August 2017 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

Very hands on. Got to learn a lot and had a lot of responsibility, barely any “busy work”

What I wish was different

That I was more prepared for some of my tasks

Advice

Do a lot of research on your area and know your stuff, it definitely prepares you better on the topic which helps you to do tasks better

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intern

September - December 2017 • New York City, NY

What I liked

all the responsibilities I was given

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Always follow up with employers

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E! News Reporting Intern

June - August 2017 • Universal City, CA

What I liked

I was not treated like an intern and was immediately integrated by the team as one of their own. I learned a lot about the reporting field and entertainment industry as a whole. The program had many different opportunities for networking and expanding my knowledge. I was able to meet so many people I have always looked up to and work side by side with them as a colleague.

What I wish was different

I wish I had done a little more research on the brand so it would be easier for me to distinguish what was and was not important.

Advice

Take advantage of your supervisor. They're there to help you and they want to help you. Use them to your advantage to learn. Shadow them. And always be proactive. If you finish the task given, see where you can step in.

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Communications and Community Intern

September 2017 • New York City, NY

What I liked

My coworkers in my department have been incredibly supportive and engaging, and have quickly integrated me as part of the team.

What I wish was different

I really don't with anything to be different. I am very happy with my internship.

Advice

Engage with everyone.

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Media Tech Intern

June - August 2017 • Universal City, CA

What I liked

Interns were encouraged to explore their interests within the company throughout the summer by attending networking events, meeting with employees in different departments, and working with other interns. Projects allowed for creativity and I had the ability to shape my own experience. Mentorship was readily available and we were encouraged to reach out to leaders within the company to meet with and learn from them.

What I wish was different

If we were allowed to pick our department/mentor, it may have allowed for an even better experience.

Advice

Be as outgoing as possible and make sure to make connections with as many people in as many different departments as possible. Don't be afraid to email someone who has a job that interests you, as it may lead to future opportunities.

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Media Tech Intern

June - August 2017 • New York City, NY

What I liked

The community was definitely the greatest aspect of the experience.

What I wish was different

That I had applied earlier so I could've worked in software as opposed to IT

Advice

Apply early, and reach out to connections. Make sure to network at your internship.

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Business Strategy & Development Intern

June - August 2018 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the team was the most enticing component to this internship. My boss outlined a very clear framework in 3 parts to how he wanted me to get the most out of the summer and that truly came to fruition.

What I wish was different

I wish I had met other business unit executives earlier in my internship period so that I could try to work on more projects within other units and get more exposure to the company. I started this a bit later into the internship which inhibited my ability to fully dig into some projects.

Advice

Work hard but make the most out of the network that you can build while being immersed in a workplace of incredibly talented and smart people.

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Brand Development Intern

June - August 2018 • Los Angeles, CA

What I liked

I loved the hands-on experience with the entertainment industry. I liked learning the ins and outs of entertainment and meeting so many people in the industry.

What I wish was different

My department didn't seem to have a lot for me to do, so I found myself bored a lot and always asking for projects. It made me feel like a burden rather than a blessing.

Advice

Meet as many people as you can and network!

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Accountant Intern

June - August 2018 • New York City, NY

What I liked

I loved how many events they had to integrate the interns, and the many student employee networks.

What I wish was different

The pay was minimum wage. It was not a liveable wage to pay for housing or necessities, so just beware

Advice

Really great experience. I did real work and really connected with the people I worked with!

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Account Management Intern

January - June 2017 • Singapore, North Region

What I liked

Tons of exposures and opportunities to learn about the industry

What I wish was different

-nil-

Advice

Always be professional!

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Programming and Development Intern

June - August 2018 • Universal City, CA

What I liked

I was allowed to sit in on show pitches and participate in development meetings for the network gaining invaluable insight and knowledge about the television development process. I felt like I was an important part of my team and NBC is a fantastic company.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Corporate Strategy & Insights Intern

May - August 2018 • Philadelphia, PA

What I liked

I enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about survey based research for a large corporate company. I also loved traveling to New York to hang out with the rest of the team at 30Rock.