Commercial Intern (Ad & Affiliate Sales)

Programme Eligibility

To join one of our 12-month Internships you must meet one of the following criteria:

• You’re currently an undergraduate studying at University and returning to full time education in Autumn 2028
• You’re looking to gain work experience after completing your A-Levels, an equivalent course or an Apprenticeship

Additionally, you must also:

• Be eligible to work in the UK without restriction for the duration of the internship from Monday 5th July 2027 – Friday 21st July 2028
• Be able to work in NBCUniversal's Central London office on-site four days per week

We recommend applying to just one internship role, this helps ensure your application is considered for the opportunity that best matches your interests and skills. Choosing one allows us to focus on what excites you most and where you’ll shine brightest.

What will I be doing?

You will work closely with the EMEA International Networks and Direct-To-Consumer Commercial team and support them to enable strategy and growth across the division. Interns are a crucial part of the team and will work on a wide variety of important projects supporting the team across a number of Entertainment and News portfolios.

You’ll join a team who are passionate about content sales and building successful commercial partnerships with key players across EMEA. As such it will offer an exciting opportunity to learn about the international media business and help the commercial team identify future growth opportunities in an ever-evolving media landscape.

As a commercial intern your day-to-day scope would focus on three different areas:

Account Management support:

• Liaise with marketing, legal and finance teams where required
• Regularly update the commercial summary tracker for the key affiliates in French Speaking territories
• Track and update monthly EMEA Affiliates tracker for News channels
• Research media landscape and help identify growth potential
• Join Finance and Legal monthly calls / Provide summary to Affiliate team

Deal negotiation:

• Help prepare sales materials and deal memos
• Assist with business travel and planning

Cross division:

• Liaise with Hayu DTC team to ensure synergies and for regular updates

What will I learn from this opportunity?

• Develop an understanding of the commercial distribution, advertising and streaming businesses within a global media company.
• Gain practical experience analysing commercial performance data, KPIs and partner reporting.
• Learn how to create compelling sales presentations, business updates and executive-ready materials.
• Build client management and stakeholder communication skills through exposure to affiliate and platform partners.
• Strengthen analytical, problem-solving and commercial decision-making capabilities by supporting live business opportunities and performance reviews.
• Gain insight into the TV, streaming and digital entertainment landscape across EMEA markets, including Hayu, NBCUniversal's direct-to-consumer services and linear channel portfolio.

What do I need to bring to the role?

• Ability to prioritise and manage a fast-moving workload
• Financial and commercial acumen and excellent attention to detail
• Proactive, clear thinker and great interpersonal skills
• Concise and efficient written and communication skills
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
• Strong analytical skills and growth driven orientation

Internship Programme Benefits & Perks

In addition to valuable hands-on experience, UK interns receive a competitive benefits package that supports their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Additional perks include exclusive employee discounts, access to ‘myPerks’ NBCU’s employee programme with opportunities to win tickets to attend movie premieres, swag bundles and more. Plus, you’ll get free streaming access to your favourite platforms like Hayu and NOW TV.

The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.

Media Group Values

Our business values, Teamwork, Trust, Transparency, Test & Learn are the foundation of who we are and how we work. They guide how we show up every day, how we collaborate, how we make decisions and how we represent the Media Group, both inside and outside The Company. When we lean into these values, we create a culture where everyone can thrive, innovate and do their best work.

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 and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.