2027 Summer Internship - Systems/Business Analyst (NYC)

News Corp; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

HarperCollins Publishers in New York City offers an internship combining business analysis and project coordination. You will work with experienced analysts to document requirements, map processes, and prepare data-driven insights that influence decisions.

The role emphasizes learning by doing, collaboration across teams, and building proficiency in common tools (JIRA, Confluence, Excel) while supporting meetings, dashboards, and presentations.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in business analysis or related field.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; capable of engaging diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements, workflows, and user needs.
• Create and maintain documents, process maps, and user stories.
• Analyze data and prepare recommendations for improvements.
• Participate in project meetings; capture notes and track action items.
• Support testing and validation to ensure solutions meet needs.
• Prepare presentations, dashboards, and status updates for stakeholders.
• Develop proficiency with tools like JIRA, Confluence, BABOK, and Excel.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Team collaboration

Proactive learner

JIRA/Confluence exposure

Education

Undergraduate or Master's program

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

BABOK

Excel

Job description

Overview

Are you eager to launch your career at the intersection of business and technology? You’ll play a vital role in shaping the way we deliver solutions across the organization. Working alongside experienced analysts and business leaders, you’ll gain hands‑on exposure to real‑world projects that drive efficiency, innovation, and growth. This role is perfect for someone who is detail‑oriented, collaborative, and motivated to learn, while making a meaningful impact in a dynamic, evolving digital landscape.

Objectives of this role

• Learn by doing: Partner with senior analysts and stakeholders to understand how business requirements are identified, documented, and translated into solutions.
• Drive improvement: Support reviews of current processes and contribute fresh ideas for streamlining workflows and enhancing productivity.
• Build a strong foundation: Develop skills in creating documentation, analyzing data, and preparing insights that inform decision‑making.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to gather and document business requirements, workflows, and user needs.
• Contribute to creating and maintaining business artifacts such as requirements documents, process maps, and user stories.
• Assist with analyzing data and preparing recommendations that highlight opportunities for improvement.
• Participate actively in project meetings—capturing notes, following up on action items, and ensuring progress is communicated clearly.
• Support testing and validation activities to confirm solutions meet business needs.
• Help prepare presentations, dashboards, and status updates to share insights and outcomes with stakeholders.
• Develop proficiency in industry‑standard tools and methods (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, BABOK, Excel) through hands‑on experience.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be available to work in our NYC office from Monday – Thursday for a total of 28 hours per week, from June 7 – August 12, 2027. Compensation for this internship is $18 per hour.
• Candidates who are available to work in a full‑time capacity in 2027 or 2028 are eligible for this internship; open to rising seniors, recent graduates, master’s students, or entry level candidates with up to 1 year of work experience.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
• A resume and cover letter are required; applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Please address your cover letter to “Hiring Team.”
• Ideal candidates are either currently enrolled in or have recently graduated from an undergraduate or master’s program.
• A passion for books is highly valued!
• 0–2 years of experience in business analysis, project coordination, or a related field (internships, academic projects, or relevant coursework welcome).
• Strong analytical mindset with a keen eye for detail and natural curiosity for how processes work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with confidence in engaging diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Proactive learner who thrives in collaborative environments and is motivated to take on new challenges.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); exposure to tools like JIRA or Confluence is a plus.

HarperCollins Publishers is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at [e-mail]. Note: we will only respond to accommodation requests.

The deadline to apply is October 1, 2026 by 11:59 pm ET.

HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Locations US‑NY‑New York

Category Ops & Technology