NBCU Academy
Broadcast Media Production and DistributionNew York, United States2-10 Employees
NBCU Academy operates as a free educational program within the broadcast media production and distribution landscape, focused on developing journalism, media, and tech skills for career advancement. Based in New York City’s 30 Rockefeller Plaza, the organization serves students and early professionals by offering accessible learning opportunities that leverage its association with NBCU. The program’s reach is evidenced by collaborations and initiatives such as The Edit, a free digital storytelling challenge launched in 2024 in partnership with Adobe, which targets middle and high school students nationwide. With a small team, NBCU Academy connects learners to practical training and pathways in media fields while pursuing partnerships with higher education institutions to broaden its participation in journalism education. The organization positions itself within the broader broadcast and digital media ecosystem as a non-profit–style educational resource focused on skill development and career progression for aspiring journalists and media technologists.