Page Program

About the Program

The NBCUniversal Page Program is a rotational learning and development program that gives early career talent a well-rounded experience along with unmatched exposure to the media industry. The program is designed to help prepare Page Program graduates for other early-career, entry level roles at the company.  Employment at NBCUniversal after program completion is a primary goal but not guaranteed. 

The program is based out of New York, NY and Universal City, CA and considered an in-person learning and development experience. Pages have the opportunity to contribute to various teams in meaningful ways and gain unparalleled exposure to NBCU and the media industry. Pages get a wide look across the businesses and functions of NBCU as they complete 3 full-time assignments within their year and serve as Ambassadors of the Page Program and company throughout the year.

NBCU Pages are paid hourly at a rate of $20 per hour and are eligible for overtime. Additionally, Pages are eligible for a comprehensive health and wellness benefits plan, paid time off, paid company holidays and a stipend upon starting the program. 

The Page Program and Early Careers team is committed to fostering a community rooted in inclusion, equity, curiosity and empathy, where all Pages feel they can succeed and belong.  

Program Experience

Pages are immersed into the NBCUniversal culture and gain exposure to its vast portfolio by contributing to areas of the business including, but not limited to: Public Relations, Production & Development, Marketing, Business Development, Ad Sales and Digital.  Pages can expect to be assigned to three 4-month long rotational assignments throughout the year in varying areas of the business.  
 
Successful Pages have a genuine interest in their professional and personal growth. The program provides Pages with frequent opportunities for feedback and coaching, plus a support system of peers, mentors, and company leaders. A unique element of the Page Program is the shared experience with a cohort and the Page community at large. Tailored learning labs supplement the hands-on learning achieved on assignment in a classroom setting. 

In NY, Pages can expect to work 6 days a week, supporting audience services for live studio productions, the NBC Studio Tour and other Ambassador responsibilities throughout the year, in addition to their assignment rotations.​ 

Onboarding Experience

Pages in both NY and LA will begin their Page year by going through a 2-week onboarding process to learn more about NBCUniversal as a business, and the Page Program as a whole. The onboarding experience is designed to help new Pages feel set up for success going into their first assignment. Incoming Pages are also assigned mentors to help familiarize themselves with the company and culture.

First Assignments

After onboarding, Pages launch into their year into a pre-placed first assignment that helps orient them to our company and how we operate. ​First assignments are geared to help Pages learn a new area of the business and build foundational skills and knowledge that will help Pages succeed in their future rotations. 

Second & Third Assignments

After the First Assignment, Pages are placed into 2 more unique and robust assignments across NBCU’s portfolio. Each assignment allows Pages to work with varying businesses across NBCUniversal, providing Pages with a well-rounded experience and understanding of the media industry. Pages go through a collaborative placement process for their second and third assignment, which is designed for Pages practice and develop networking and interviewing skills.

Program Graduation & Senior Ambassadorship

At the end of their 3 assignment rotations, Pages become eligible to apply and interview for open roles at NBCU with support and assistance from the program leaders and NBCU recruiters. Employment at NBCUniversal after graduating from the Page Program is a shared goal but not guaranteed. The Program is designed to help prepare you for other early-career, entry-level roles at the company.

Pages in both NY and LA will begin their Page year by going through a 2-week onboarding process to learn more about NBCUniversal as a business, and the Page Program as a whole. The onboarding experience is designed to help new Pages feel set up for success going into their first assignment. Incoming Pages are also assigned mentors to help familiarize themselves with the company and culture.

After onboarding, Pages launch into their year into a pre-placed first assignment that helps orient them to our company and how we operate. ​First assignments are geared to help Pages learn a new area of the business and build foundational skills and knowledge that will help Pages succeed in their future rotations. 

After the First Assignment, Pages are placed into 2 more unique and robust assignments across NBCU’s portfolio. Each assignment allows Pages to work with varying businesses across NBCUniversal, providing Pages with a well-rounded experience and understanding of the media industry. Pages go through a collaborative placement process for their second and third assignment, which is designed for Pages practice and develop networking and interviewing skills.

At the end of their 3 assignment rotations, Pages become eligible to apply and interview for open roles at NBCU with support and assistance from the program leaders and NBCU recruiters. Employment at NBCUniversal after graduating from the Page Program is a shared goal but not guaranteed. The Program is designed to help prepare you for other early-career, entry-level roles at the company.

Page Program Alumni

John, Specialist, NBC Sports Communications

Current Role 

“My current role is Communications Specialist on the Communications/PR team at NBC Sports, where I help publicize NBC Sports’ sporting events, talent, and content. My team is fairly small – but we’re always helping and supporting each other’s projects, which creates a real sense of camaraderie around us.” 

 

How did your various Page assignment rotations prepare you for your current role at NBCU? 


“The biggest thing my Page assignments helped prepare me for is adapting on the fly. In my assignments at both CNBC and SYFY, we had to react to breaking news and ongoing stories that developed every day – while still maintaining an efficient schedule. Both rotations helped me learn how to be comfortable when things don’t go exactly as planned.”

College of the Holy Cross
East Coast Page 2020-2021
Jade, Production Assistant, Nightly News with Lester Holt

Current Role 


“As a Desk Assistant at Nightly News, I act as a helping hand for all of the show’s producers ahead of the live broadcast. Some of my responsibilities include logging interviews, searching and/or booking characters, researching, etc. And because I’m a part of a supportive team that fosters growth, I also pitch and co-produce stories for the show.   

 

Advice on Being a Page: 


“My advice on taking advantage of and ownership of the Page experience is always to remain curious. Let your supervisor know if you want to work on something new in your assignment that may not be a part of your designated tasks/responsibilities. The great thing about the program is that all of the assignment supervisors foster a learning environment and encourage their Pages to challenge themselves. Many opportunities I had the chance to be a part of as a Page wouldn’t have happened if I didn’t stay curious.” 

Pace University 
East Coast Page 2021-2022
Ryan, Research Analyst, TV Distribution International Research

Current Role


“I work as a Research Analyst for the Global Distribution & International TV team, where my main role is to analyze the performance of the titles that we own on various platforms – from linear to cable to streaming – across different markets. I live and breathe Microsoft Excel in my work life, as I examine TV ratings and metrics of that nature on a daily basis. We put our analysis into digestible research reports that we send out on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis – it varies based on the type of report and the business needs of the department! In other words, every day, I do my best to answer the question, "Are people watching our shows?" 

 

Advice on Being a Page: 


“Put yourself out there and let your team know that you want to help in any way possible! Please do not use this year to do things you already know how to do. Step outside your comfort zone and use the Page experience as an opportunity to learn about as many departments in media as possible, adapt to different working environments, grow your skillset, fine-tune your interests, and develop your passions.”

NYU
West Coast Page 2020-2021
Amber, Coordinator, NBC Entertainment Social Media

Current Role 

“My current role is Social Marketing Coordinator for NBC Entertainment specifically NBC’s Scripted and Unscripted Primetime Shows which includes shows like The Voice, Law and Order, The Blacklist, America’s Got Talent, New Amsterdam, America Ninja Warrior and many other shows. My role consists of me being a Social Lead for various shows where I work with our external agencies to curate the shows specific social and digital presence from conception and strategy all the way through execution. It’s a super fun role that really allows for creativity and expression that also connects me to so many other departments at NBC including Programming, Production, Brand, Ad sales, etc. Sometimes, I even get to visit the sets where my shows are filmed.” 

 

Why I applied to the Page Program: 

“I had way too many interests in different parts of media, I loved the idea of having rotations where the objective was for me to learn. I didn’t have to come in as an expert; I could focus on making lasting relationships, learn a bunch of new skills, develop my interests and be a part of a program that has produced some of the best talent in media.”

Rutgers University 
East Coast Page 2020-2021
John
East Coast Page | 2020-2021
Jade
East Coast Page | 2021-2022
Ryan
West Coast Page | 2020-2021
Amber
East Coast Page | 2020-2021

Applications Closed

Applications for the Spring 2024 Page Program will be posted in October 2023. Follow @nbcupageprogram on Instagram for more information.

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