Film Acquisitions Intern (NBCUniversal)

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 theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

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.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

Programme Essentials

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

1. You’re currently an undergraduate studying at University and returning to full time education in Autumn 2027

2. You’re looking to gain work experience after completing your A-Levels, an equivalent course or an Apprenticeship

Additionally, you must be eligible to work in the UK without restriction for the duration of the internship from Monday 29th June 2026 – Friday 23rd July 2027.

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?

• Reading scripts, evaluating screeners & programmes and providing commercial & creative feedback

• Managing all script submissions and acting as a central intelligence hub for the team.

• Pitching new ideas for projects and emerging talents the Content Group should be working with

• Researching potential new titles, genres, talents, brand and IP

• Managing the logistics for film markets the team attends including Cannes, Berlin, TIFF and AFM.

• Preparing internal pitch documents and forecast requests

• Preparing new deals for internal Board Approval

• Running P&Ls, comparables and drafting offer letters

• Shadowing acquirers on deals

• Updating various internal databases, trackers and performing other administrative duties

• Liaising across the different Departments in the Content Group both in the UK and internationally (i.e. legal, marketing, content strategy) and different business units (i.e. Focus Features)

• Checking artist / entertainment / reviews websites each day to learn about new talents, gigs and projects. The intern should have their finger on the pulse of what is happening across multiple forms of entertainment and any other current trends.

What will I learn from this opportunity?

The intern will learn how to successfully evaluate content to be considered for acquisitions by the studio on a global level. They will improve critical thinking, script reading and content evaluation skills, while gaining an understanding of the business side of film including pre-buying, running numbers and comps, drafting offers, negotiating deals etc. By the end, the intern will have a thorough understanding of the film distribution lifecycle, which will be applicable to both the studio and independent distribution sector.

Qualifications

What do I need to bring to the role?

1. Knowledge of and passion for film/documentary

2. Strong written and oral communication skills

3. Experience reading scripts or commercially/creatively assessing content is a plus

4. Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and undertake various administrative duties

5. Attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure

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

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.