About the role#
As a People Team Intern, you will join our global HR function for a 10-week summer program. This role involves project-based work across several areas, including Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Learning and Development, Compensation, and People Operations. You will gain exposure to initiatives that support employee experience, organizational performance, and operational excellence.
What you'll do#
- Support project work across People Team functions.
- Assist with recruiting processes, data insights, internship programming, and employer branding.
- Contribute to performance management rollouts, change management, and organizational design projects.
- Participate in Workday optimization, reporting, analytics, and system process improvements.
- Support year-end compensation processes, data validation, and job architecture reviews.
- Help design and evaluate training programs, support LMS administration, and research learning best practices.
- Partner with HR leaders to provide support on employee engagement and workforce planning.
- Collaborate with cross-functional HR teams on key initiatives.
- Conduct research, create presentations, and prepare documentation for the team.
What you'll need#
- Completed at least two years toward a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Education, Finance, or a related field.
- Enrollment in a 4-year undergraduate degree program.
- Graduation date between December 2027 and July 2029.
- Strong curiosity and a motivation to learn.
- A passion for people-focused work.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
- Familiarity with HR systems like Workday, LMS, or ServiceNow is a plus.
- Ability to work without visa sponsorship.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time, on-site internship based in New York, New York.
- The program runs from June 7, 2027, to August 13, 2027.
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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