NBC Sports Bay Area & California - Finance Intern - Summer 2027

Company

Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service.

We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information. Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

NBC Sports Bay Area & California is a leading regional sports content destination, delivering coverage across linear television, digital, and social platforms. We’re home to the Golden State Warriors, San Francisco Giants, San Francisco 49ers, A’s, San Jose Sharks, and Sacramento Kings, bringing fans closer to their favorite teams through live games, pregame and postgame shows, podcasts, and digital and social content.

Across our two linear networks, websites, and social media platforms, we serve Bay Area and Northern California sports fans with up-to-the-minute sports news, original and exclusive content, and coverage of the teams and stories that matter most to our local communities. Our digital presence includes NBCSportsBayArea.com, NBCSportsCalifornia.com, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, and more.

Job Description

The Finance team at NBC Sports Bay Area/California supports the financial planning, reporting, and day-to-day business operations of the networks. As a Finance Intern, you will gain hands-on experience and partner with departments across the organization to support monthly reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and other ad hoc projects to provide insights that support business decisions. A snapshot of your responsibilities:

• Assist the Senior Manager of Finance and the Regional Finance team with the preparation and maintenance of monthly financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Perform variance analyses of actual financial results against estimates and help identify key drivers of variances.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly closing processes (e.g. calculate required accruals, post journal entries, and ensure all expenses are captured and stated properly)
• Partner with the Finance team to prepare and provide ad hoc financial analyses and special projects
• Work with large datasets in Excel to organize, analyze, and summarize financial information.
• Help maintain accurate and timely financial information and reporting.
• Gain exposure to the financial operations of a regional sports media business and how Finance partners with departments across the organization.

Basic Qualifications

• Coursework or demonstrated interest in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively with others.
• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program (June through August).
• Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits).
• 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.
• Must be available to work 16-24 hours per week from June 7, 2027 – August 13, 2027.
• Must be willing to work in San Francisco, California.

Desired Characteristics

• Pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Advanced Microsoft Excel (formulas, PivotTables, lookups), or other data-analysis functionality is a plus.
• Experience with AI, data visualization or business intelligence tools, such as Power BI, is a plus but not required.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort working with numbers and large datasets.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Curiosity and willingness to ask questions and learn new processes.
• Interest in sports, media, or the business of sports is a plus.
• Students with a class standing of junior or above preferred.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Windows Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and creative skills

Additional

Requirements

• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from our San Francisco office.
• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• 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

Compensation

The hourly rate for this internship is $19.61 per hour.

Additional Information

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.