News and Production Intern, NBC 7 and Telemundo 20 San Diego – Spring 2027

NBC 7 and Telemundo 20 San Diego internships provide students with real-world newsroom experience. Seeking a hard-working and curious emerging journalist who is motivated to learn by doing while working with the NBC 7 and Telemundo 20 newsroom teams. As a News and Production Intern, you will work 15 hours per week and be assigned to areas based on business needs, your experience, and your interests.

Responsibilities

Cut video from newscasts and add metadata to post on social media and the website/app; Research local stories, write copy, and edit video for broadcast and digital, and translate for broadcast; Write, edit, and publish stories, prepare pre-pro elements, text articles, video clips, packages, and digital elements; Collaborate with producers, reporters, and talent to gather elements and assist in producing news stories; Use websites and social media tools to monitor and report news and find sources and leads; Make beat checks and enter current and future news assignments into the system; Generate story ideas with a focus on Google Trends, SEO Strategy, and current events; Identify story sources/experts; Pre-interview subjects; Log breaking news events; Assist with phone/in-person interviews; Build practical skills with CMS and web publishing programs; Learn industry-specific technologies used to create live newscasts; Be present in the control room to observe the producer, director, and production staff; Shadow APC Operators during pre-production and execution of newscasts; Receive hands-on training with Automated Production Control technology

Requirements

Fluent in Spanish and English with strong written and verbal communication skills; Pursuing an associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree at an accredited institution with a class standing of sophomore or above (at least 30 credits); Must provide verification of school enrollment; Recent graduates are not eligible; Authorized to work for any employer in the United States and must not require work visa sponsorship from NBCUniversal now or in the future; Must be available to work 15 hours per week; Must be willing to work in-person at the station in San Diego; News writing and journalism coursework; AP style knowledge; Windows operating system experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office; Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States; Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program; Must be 18 years or older

Nice to have

Demonstrated and enthusiastic interest in news, storytelling, and the evolving media landscape; Strong writing ability, good news and content judgment, creativity, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment; Comfortable navigating all major social media platforms for news gathering and trend spotting; Flexible, proactive team player with a positive approach to work; Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Benefits

Paid internship; Does not require course credit; Hands-on newsroom experience