Our Mission


NBCU LAUNCH believes in the enduring power of authentic storytelling. 

When a person sees themselves and their story reflected onscreen, it has the power to validate their emotions, experiences and identity. 

Compelling storytelling is also a vehicle through which people from different walks of life can come together to build a deeper understanding of and profound empathy for each other.   

At our core, we cultivate, curate, and elevate the next generation of storytellers for our viewers to experience these inspirational and aspirational moments.  Our goal is create lasting and meaningful change in the television industry by giving talent from a variety of backgrounds access to substantive opportunities in front of and behind the camera.

We accomplish this by creating and implementing our talent development programs; sourcing high potential, qualified talent to be considered for available positions on our shows; and leveraging partnerships with key advocacy organizations.  

Our efforts extend across the company’s broadcast and entertainment cable networks and streaming entertainment platform including NBC, Bravo and Peacock as well as Universal Studio Group, which comprises four powerhouse studios, Universal Television, Universal Content Productions (UCP), Universal International Studios and Universal Television Alternative Studio.  

Recent News & Announcements


May 29, 2025 - Deadline

NBCU Launch Sets TV Writers Program’s Class of 2025-2027

December 5, 2024 - Deadline

NBCU Launch Sets TV Directors Program’s Class Of 2024-26

May 22, 2024 - Variety

NBCU Unveils Unscripted Pitch Accelerator Initiative in Search for Company’s Next Hit Franchises