Government & Regulatory Affairs Placement 2027

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?

• Monitoring political and legislative developments in the UK relating to the film and TV industry
• Tracking political and policy developments beyond the UK (in the EU and rest of world as necessary)
• Recording and keeping track of business operations in countries around the world
• Drafting and editing PowerPoint presentations, position papers, consultation responses
• Identifying opportunities to influence public policy matters relating to the company and its sector
• Liaising with internal colleagues, the public policy team at Sky and other industry participants
• Representing the company in public meetings/discussions (under supervision)

What will I learn from this opportunity?

• Detailed understanding of the work of a Government Relations/Public Policy team
• Familiarity with a growing commercial sector (creative industries) at an exciting time in its policy development
• Experience of reviewing and drafting submissions, letters, policy papers and presentations to be used in advocacy to Government and Parliament
• Structures of government and regulation elsewhere in the world and the impact of geo-political trends on their development

Qualifications

What do I need to bring to the role?

• Interest in and knowledge of UK Government/Parliament structures and international relations
• Interest in the creative industries (film/TV, music, etc.)
• Strong analytical and writing and communication skills
• Confident presentation skills
• Curiosity to get involved in diverse range of policy areas

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.

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 View email address on higherin.com.

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