Internship Program – Commercial Strategy and Business Development Intern

The Wall Street Journal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Dow Jones is offering a Summer 2027 Internship in Commercial Strategy and Business Development in NYC. You will work within the OPIS Sales Business Unit to gain hands-on experience with data-driven licensing methodologies and go-to-market planning for commercial growth.

The program pairs interns with mentors and senior leaders, emphasizing real projects, professional development, and cross-functional collaboration with product, engineering, and sales teams.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with ability to identify opportunities.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to learn data analysis tools and basics of Python/SQL.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial data analysis to identify opportunities and challenges.
• Centralise usage statistics, sales insights, and engagement policies.
• Streamline commercial reporting with relevant teams.
• Assist Product Managers in identifying whitespace and TAM sizing.
• Develop a centralised whitespace repository.
• Research market trends and competitor landscapes to support strategies.
• Prepare reports and visualizations for updates to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Document processes and best practices to align with objectives.
• Track KPIs and performance metrics across initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis tools

Education

Undergraduate degree enrollment

Tools

PowerBI

Google Analytics

Looker Studio

Python

SQL

Job description

Summer 2027 Internship – Commercial Strategy and Business Development Intern

Location: NYC - 1211 Ave of the Americas

Time Type: Part time

Job Description

About Our Internship Program

Dow Jones Internship Program is a 10-week summer experience designed to give students real exposure to how . Our interns work on meaningful projects alongside our teams, gaining hands-on skills that make an impact on the business. We believe the best way to learn is by doing — that’s why you’ll be paired with a mentor, connected with senior leaders, and included in professional development sessions. You’ll also join a diverse global intern community, sharing experiences and building networks that last beyond the program. Our goal is to provide a supportive, engaging, and fun environment where your work feels valued and your growth comes first. Check out our Dow Jones Internship Program page to learn more and hear directly from past interns about their journeys. At Dow Jones, you’ll have the chance to start your career in an environment where collaboration, trust, and impact come first.

About the Role

The OPIS Commercial Strategy function provides the OPIS business with actionable insight-based and data-driven licensing methodologies, recommendations, and best practices, enabling better go-to-market planning, value-based insights, and commercial success. The internship will be within the OPIS Sales Business Unit. The OPIS Commercial Strategy Analyst Intern role will help the team drive strategic data initiatives that enable analysis on customer behaviour, commercial efficiency, revenue growth, product development, and operational excellence across the OPIS group. This internship is designed for an aspiring analyst to gain hands-on experience within a commercial strategy function, supporting the OPIS Commercial Excellence programme to deliver profitable and sustainable growth.

You Will

• Conduct initial data analysis to help identify business opportunities and potential challenges, and contribute to developing actionable insights.
• Assist the Commercial Strategy team with efforts to centralise existing usage statistics, sales insights, sales practices, and customer engagement policies across all OPIS divisions.
• Work with the relevant teams to streamline commercial reporting.
• Support Product Managers in identifying white space opportunities and sizing the total addressable market.
• Help develop a centralised whitespace repository.
• Assist with researching market trends and competitor landscapes to support the development of business strategies.
• Help prepare reports and visualizations to communicate project updates, findings, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to the documentation of process & best practices to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Assist in tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) metrics.

You Have

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with an eagerness to apply skills in data analysis and market research.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate information clearly and concisely.
• An ability to think strategically and identify opportunities.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and build strong working relationships.
• Knowledge or willingness to learn relevant software and tools, such as data analysis software (e.g., PowerBI, Google Analytics / Looker Studio). Basic knowledge of programming languages like Python or SQL is a plus.
• As a global company, fluency in multiple languages is always a plus.

Program Eligibility

• Enrollment in a 4-year undergraduate degree program
• Graduating in Dec 2027 – July 2029 (U.S.)
• Does not require sponsorship for employment visa status (now or in the future) in the country where applying.

About Dow Jones

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations across the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world’s largest newsgathering operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America’s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron’s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance and Dow Jones Newswires. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

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Business Area: Dow Jones - Energy

Job Category: Administration, Facilities & Secretarial

Union Status: Non-Union role

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