2027 Summer Business Analyst

Activate; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Activate is seeking a Summer Analyst who will be in the middle of real client work from day one, contributing to analyses that shape our recommendations and collaborating with colleagues at every level.

You will run industry and user research, build quantitative analyses, create client-ready presentations, and capture the substance of conversations through sharp note-taking, staying ahead of trends in technology and media.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and research skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication.
• The organization to manage multiple priorities and deadlines without losing the details.

Responsibilities

• Run industry and user research, including market and consumer trend analysis.
• Build the quantitative analysis that drives our thinking, from market sizing and revenue models to financial analysis.
• Contribute to brainstorming and help shape the direction of the work, not just execute it.
• Design and create client-ready presentations that turn analysis into clear recommendations.
• Capture the substance of client conversations through sharp note-taking and information gathering.
• Stay ahead of the trends reshaping technology and media, and bring that perspective to the team.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Research skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

Who we are

Activate is full of curious, thoughtful, and driven individuals who genuinely enjoy solving hard problems together. We work hard, challenge each other, and care deeply about the quality and impact of the work we do.

Our work sits at the intersection of technology, media, internet, and entertainment. We partner with leading companies to navigate change, unlock growth, and make smarter strategic decisions in fast-moving markets.

Your Impact

As a Summer Analyst, you are in the middle of real client work from day one. You will contribute to the analysis that shapes our recommendations, working alongside colleagues at every level, from fellow analysts to our Leadership. This is not a role where you wait your turn. Your read on what the analysis means is part of how we reach an answer, so you are contributing to the direction of the work, not just producing the output.

The industries we serve never sit still. We work across an ecosystem that encompasses Media and Entertainment, Software and Technology Services, eCommerce and Marketplaces, Telecom and Connectivity, Consumer Digital Services, Data and Information, Sports, Tech-Enabled Businesses and Services, Video Gaming and Interactive Entertainment, and Hardware and Devices. These are among the fastest-moving sectors in the economy, where business models, technologies, and consumer behavior shift constantly and fast. The questions our clients bring are distinct, so you will constantly be challenged to bring solutions.

Across all of it, you will:

• Run industry and user research, including market and consumer trend analysis, commissioned surveys, and executive interviews


• Build the quantitative analysis that drives our thinking, from market sizing and revenue models to financial analysis


• Contribute to brainstorming and help shape the direction of the work, not just execute it


• Design and create client-ready presentations that turn analysis into clear recommendations


• Capture the substance of client and expert conversations through sharp note-taking and information gathering


• Stay ahead of the trends reshaping technology and media, and bring that perspective to the team

You will do so in an environment where ideas are judged on their merits, every voice is heard, and our thinking sharpens as new evidence emerges.

Your Growth

We built Activate around apprenticeship. You will learn the craft by doing, working closely with senior team members who invest real time in how you think, improve, and grow. Your development follows a personalized track based on your goals, strengths, and passion.

During your summer with us, you will build:

• A structured way to break down genuinely complex, ambiguous problems and turn them into a clear plan


• Real experience building trust-based relationships with clients, not just serving them


• Communication skills sharp enough to hold a room across every level of seniority


• The instincts to build buy-in with the stakeholders who need convincing, not just informing


• Research and analytical judgment that only comes from doing the work alongside people who have mastered it

What You'll Bring

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and research skills


• Outstanding verbal and written communication


• The organization to manage multiple priorities and deadlines without losing the details


• Attention to detail and accuracy


• A genuine interest in the technology and media space


• An independent, motivated, and proactive approach to working as part of a team

What You'll Get

Activate is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of administering all employment decisions and actions without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Activate compensates its consultants competitively for the impact they deliver. As a Summer Analyst, you will receive $9,000 monthly.

If you’re looking for a place where you’ll learn quickly, do meaningful work, and grow alongside exceptional colleagues, we’d love to hear from you.