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NBCU Academy Embed Program

A two-year program for recent graduates and entry-level professionals interested in a career in media and technology.

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The NBCU Academy Embed Program is a 24-month assignment where participants are embedded full time in a business unit enabling them to learn, build their skills, and gain hands-on professional experience. Embeds are matched to roles that align with their strengths and future goals, including positions in newsrooms, marketing, production, technology and more.

The Embed Program builds on the NBCU Academy mission of helping students and young professionals of all backgrounds develop new skills and advance their careers in journalism, media, and technology. Partnering with various organizations, including 45 academic institutions across the country,
the program also provides professional development and networking opportunities with NBCU talent, leaders and executives.

Program requirements include:

  • Recent graduation from an NBCU Academy partner institution or other journalism, communications, engineering and/or media technology program
  • Applicants must provide references and a letter of interest

The next NBCU Academy Embed cohort is planned for 2025. Please sign up for our newsletter to be notified of the application date.

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What's Next for the Embeds?

Graduates of the NBCU Academy Fall 2021 Embed Cohort all landed roles at top media outlets including the NBCU News Group brands CNBC Make It, NBCU Academy, E! and Stay Tuned.

Ashton Jackson
Associate Reporter, CNBC Make It
Jay Valle
Associate Reporter, NBCU Academy Storytellers
Jacqueline Mata
Reporter and Weekend Anchor, Univision El Paso
Claretta Bellamy
Staff Writer & Journalist, The Story Exchange
Edwin Flores
Production Assistant, Stay Tuned NOW
Brahmjot Kaur
Associate Editor & Writer, E! Online