I applied online. I interviewed at NBCUniversal (New York, NY) in Jan 2024
Interview
Pretty standard video interview, not many curveballs. Standard elevator pitch required + prep on some general knowledge questions as well. They let you redo your answer around two times before submitting it.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are the top 3 news stories that you think are important right now?
🔍 1. Application & Resume Screening
Platform: Applications are usually submitted via the NBCUniversal careers website or through platforms like LinkedIn or Handshake (for students).
Tips: Tailor your resume to highlight relevant skills, especially media/tech/communications experience and any alignment with NBCU brands (NBC, Telemundo, Peacock, Universal Pictures, etc.).
📞 2. Initial Recruiter Screening
Format: Phone or video call (20–30 minutes)
Purpose: Assess your background, motivation, availability, and basic role fit.
Topics:
Resume walkthrough
Interest in NBCUniversal and its brands
Availability (especially for internships)
High-level behavioral questions (e.g., teamwork, leadership)
📹 3. Video Interview / HireVue (for some roles)
Format: Pre-recorded responses to preset questions
Common for: Internships and early-career positions
Questions (Examples):
"Why NBCUniversal?"
"Tell me about a time you worked on a team."
"How do you stay organized under pressure?"
💼 4. Technical / Role-Specific Interviews
Format: Live virtual or in-person interviews, sometimes multiple rounds
Depends on Role:
Technical roles (e.g., Software Engineer): May include coding interviews, system design, or whiteboarding
Creative roles (e.g., Marketing, Production): Portfolio review, case studies, or scenario-based questions
Corporate roles (e.g., Finance, HR): Behavioral + functional questions related to analytics, processes, or strategic thinking
I applied online. The process took 4 days. I interviewed at NBCUniversal in May 2025
Interview
It was a recorded interview. They give you a couple of practice questions, the first one to make sure your lighting, audio, and webcam are working well and you'll get another chance to practice answering a question. Once the real questions start you will see a small recorded video of someone asking you the question then a timer counts you down for your answer to start recording. You get two takes to answer the question within the 1:20 or 1:30 minutes they give you and you choose which take to send them for each question. The questions are average difficulty but talking to a camera and getting your answer down to such a short time can be difficult.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How did your experience lead you to the internship track you applied for and why do you want to work for NBCUniversal?