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    4. Programme Planning Industrial Placement 2022
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    Do you want to work for one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, marketing of entertainment and news?

    To join one of our 12-month Internships you will be:

    • Currently studying at University and applying for a Placement year in your 2nd or final year or graduating in Summer 2022
    • Looking for work experience immediately after completing A-Levels or equivalent course or an Apprenticeship
    • Eligible to work in the UK without restriction for the duration of the internship from July 2022-July 2023
    • Fluent in English 
    • We strongly advise that you do not apply to more than 1 Internship role to ensure that you are considered for the Internship that you are more interested in and your skills are aligned to

    What you will be doing

    As a Programme Planning Intern, you will assist in the planning of content on various television channels in a number of territories. This will involve learning and using bespoke data entry systems, as well as data analysis of ratings, tracking the channels performance, competitor analysis, and screening content. You will also be involved in market research, and the acquisition of new content. 

    You will have exposure to a broad range of tasks that all go into the operation of a television channel, which will enhance your strategic thinking in an ever-changing landscape.

    Requirements

    As well as a passion for TV, you will have:

    • Attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure
    • Ability to communicate with people at all levels in a professional and mature manner
    • Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and undertake various administrative duties
    • Curious and can bring new ideas to the table with enthusiasm
    • Collaborative team-work, being able to adapt and bring a willingness to learn will be valued. A passion for TV is a must.

    What you will learn from this opportunity

    • Channel Planning- programming a TV channel and all that entails, from the viewing and acquisition of shows to the strategy of their placement on linear and non-linear platforms
    • The TV Village- you will sit with programming, but you will learn from the environment in which channels are the central aspect: exposure to marketing, ad sales, research, creative, every department that makes a TV channel a success
    • The Fundamentals of Broadcasting- you will be integral to the team with hands on experience in the field of TV

    About us

    NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.