About the role#
The Commercial Strategy and Business Development Intern will join the OPIS Sales Business Unit for a 10-week summer program. This role focuses on driving strategic data initiatives that support customer behavior analysis, revenue growth, and operational excellence. You will work with the Commercial Strategy team to provide actionable insights that guide go-to-market planning and commercial success.
What you'll do#
- Conduct initial data analysis to identify business opportunities and challenges.
- Assist in centralizing usage statistics, sales insights, and customer engagement policies.
- Streamline commercial reporting processes with relevant teams.
- Support Product Managers in identifying white space opportunities and sizing the total addressable market.
- Help build and maintain a centralized whitespace repository.
- Research market trends and competitor activity to inform business strategies.
- Create reports and visualizations to share findings and project updates.
- Document internal processes and best practices.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a 4-year undergraduate degree program, graduating between December 2027 and July 2029.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A strategic mindset and the ability to work well within cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge or a willingness to learn data analysis software like PowerBI, Google Analytics, or Looker Studio.
- Basic knowledge of Python or SQL is a plus.
- You must not require sponsorship for an employment visa.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site internship located in New York, New York.
- The program runs from June 7, 2027, to August 13, 2027.
- This position is paid.
About Dow Jones
Dow Jones provides news and business information to consumers and organizations globally. The company maintains large news-gathering operations and produces content across print, digital, mobile, and live event formats. Its portfolio includes publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Barron, and MarketWatch. The organization is based in New York and employs over 24,000 people.
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