NBC Chicago News Intern – Summer 2027

The NBC 5 Chicago News is looking for an intern to work side-by-side with producers and news reporters. The internship will consist of a close working relationship with Telemundo Chicago News.
This internship is for someone who relishes finding out things that no one else has ever taken the time to find out. It’s a job for someone who can tackle new sources and resources. Good investigative interns are curious and persistent, work hard to uncover new facts and are willing to pivot from story to story as needed.
Responsibilities:
Participate in daily editorial process: planning, researching, analyzing documents, making phone calls to track down stories, researching story tips and ideas
Talking to viewers and tipsters in Spanish and English
Helping with numbers and statistics
Tracking down video and logging tapes
Assist with web articles in Spanish and English
Pre-interviewing and field producing
Summer 2027 Internship Program:
Applications Close: December 4, 2026, at 11:59 pm CT.
Recent graduates will NOT be eligible for this program
Internships at NBCUniversal are paid and do not require course credit
To Apply:
Submit a one-page resume that outlines your work experience, accomplishments, and your graduation month and year
Upload a transcript (unofficial transcripts are fine) that confirms your status as an actively enrolled student in a degree-granting program
Basic Qualifications:
Must have strong reading and writing ability in both English and Spanish
Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program (June 2027 through August 2027. May 2027 graduates are not eligible for our Summer 2027 Internship Program.
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.
Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits).
Must be 18 years or older
Must be willing to work in Chicago, IL
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week
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:
Ability to work effectively in a high-intensity environment, often under tight deadline pressures
Strong written and oral communication skills
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Strong interest in and demonstrated knowledge of current affairs
Excellent computer skills (especially search skills)
The hourly rate for student interns is $17.05

Employment type
Intern

Work arrangement
No