Comcast Xumo Advertising Operations Intern

Xumo, a joint venture between Comcast and Charter Communications, was formed to develop and offer a next-generation streaming platform for the entire entertainment industry. The company consists of three primary lines of business: Xumo devices, Xumo Play, and Xumo Enterprise. Powered by Comcast's global entertainment platform, Xumo devices feature a world-class user interface with universal voice search capabilities, making it easy for consumers to find and enjoy their favorite streaming content. Xumo Play is a free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service offering hundreds of linear channels and on-demand options. Xumo Enterprise provides tools and services for content creators, distributors, and advertisers to make FAST content more accessible.
Job Summary
Comcast's Summer Internship Program offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience, build lasting connections, and grow professionally in a dynamic and inclusive environment. This paid, 11-week immersive experience places interns at the heart of our business, working alongside talented professionals on meaningful projects that contribute to real outcomes. As a trusted member of the team, you'll gain exposure to the inner workings of a global media and technology company while developing skills that will serve you well in any career path.
Job Description
Your experience will include:

• Hands-On Learning & Impactful Work: Tackle real business challenges, collaborate across teams, and contribute ideas that drive results from day one.

• Community, Connection & Giving Back: Build meaningful relationships through social events, peer engagement, and shared experiences. You'll also have the opportunity to give back through Team UP, Comcast's volunteer initiative, deepening your connection to both your community and your fellow interns.

• Mentorship & Support: Receive guidance from experienced professionals through our dedicated mentorship program, helping you navigate your internship and beyond.

• Professional Development: Participate in a custom onboarding experience, a curated learning series, and networking events designed to help you build new skills, explore career paths, and gain insights from professionals from across the organization.

At Comcast, we're committed to investing in the next generation of innovators and leaders. Our Summer Internship Program is a transformative experience designed to help you grow, connect, and take the next step in your professional journey.
Role Description
Responsible for creating, guiding and providing high-level support to Ad Sales teams, content providers, OEM partners and programmatic platforms. Integrates and configures content provider channels to be distributed on the Xumo Play app, Xumo devices and channel syndication customers. Develops best practices and procedures to drive department efficiencies.
What are some interesting problems the student will work on?
In your role, you will learn about VAST tags, SSP, DSP, and how ads are configured to render on streaming devices. Get introduced to the Xumo architecture and understand the flow of an ad request from beginning to end. Develop troubleshooting skills within ad servers, ad requests, and ad responses to find root causes of ad rendering issues.
Where can this student make an impact?
You'll be working with the best and brightest minds in advertising as we continue to grow within the connected tv space. Success in this role is characterized by a high-level understanding of how ad tags and VAST works. The student will be supporting revenue focused initiatives from the ads team.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with programmers to properly configure and distribute VOD and live linear streaming channels according to commercial terms agreed upon by both parties.

• Troubleshoot inbound requests from partners related to channel distribution, inventory split distribution, ad delivery volume and revenue monetization.

• Manage device and channel ad tag metadata configuration, testing and set up within SSAI infrastructure and ad serving platforms.

• Proactively monitor metrics across different systems and services creating best practices improving the consistency of metadata leading to higher ad utilization.

• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Preferred Skills

• Attention to detail, time management, meeting deadlines, and collaboration skills

• Reporting , data analysis, problem solving experience

• Proficiency in excel

• Ad server knowledge, project management and ticketing system (Jira) experience is a plus

• Preferred Majors: Marketing, business administration, advertising, computer science, information technology, digital media

Minimum Qualifications and Eligibility Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree from a United States-based college or university

• Rising Junior or Rising Senior only (must have a graduation date between Winter 2026- Spring 2028)

• Returning to degree-program (for at least a semester) after the completion of the summer internship (meaning, student must be returning to school for Fall 2026 semester before graduating)

• Available to work 40 hours per week over the course of the summer program starting June 1, 2026, through August 14, 2026

• Authorized to work in the United States with no current or future sponsorship needs

• Available to report in-person to the work location on the job posting (unless virtual offering)

Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Skills:
Relationship Building; Professional Etiquette; Accountability; Teamwork; Communication; Resilience
Salary:
Base Pay: $27.00
The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.
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Relevant Work Experience
0-2 Years