Summer 2027 Internship Program – Commercial Strategy and Business Development Intern

Storyful; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Dow Jones is offering a Summer 2027 Internship in Commercial Strategy and Business Development, based in NYC. The 10-week program provides hands-on exposure to licensing methodologies, data-driven go-to-market insights, and cross-functional collaboration within the OPIS Sales Business Unit.

You will conduct data analysis, centralize usage statistics, support reporting, and help identify market opportunities while pairing with mentors and leaders.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Research and Analysis: conduct initial data analysis to identify opportunities and challenges.
• OPIS Centralisation: assist centralising usage statistics, insights, practices, and policies across OPIS divisions.
• Reporting: streamline commercial reporting with relevant teams.
• White Space & Addressable Market: identify whitespace opportunities and size the TAM.
• Strategic Support: research market trends and competitor landscapes for strategy development.
• Communication & Reporting: prepare reports and visualizations for diverse audiences.
• Process & Best Practices: document processes to align with strategic objectives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: track KPIs and metrics.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Collaboration

Technical Skills

Language Skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in progress

Tools

PowerBI

Google Analytics

Looker Studio

Python

SQL

Job description

Job Description: Summer 2027 Internship – Commercial Strategy and Business Development Intern

Application Deadline: November 13, 2027

AMER Internship Dates: June 7, 2027 – August 13, 2027 (You must be available to work full‑time, in‑office during this period.)

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:

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

You Have:

• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with an eagerness to apply skills in data analysis and market research.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate information clearly and concisely.
• Strategic Thinking: An ability to think strategically and identify opportunities.
• Collaboration Skills: Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams and build strong working relationships.
• Technical Skills: 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.
• Language Skills: 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 around 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).

Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets Reasonable Accommodation

Business Area and Compensation:

Business Area: Dow Jones - Energy Job Category: Administration, Facilities & Secretarial Union Status: Non-Union role Base Pay Range: $28.00 - $28.00 We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions. For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around 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).