About the role#
The Sales Planning & Development Internship sits within the Multi-Media Sales Team of The Wall Street Journal and Barron's Group. You will learn how a revenue-generating team operates across the lifecycle of a deal. This role provides exposure to the sales process and digital order management systems, helping you build foundational skills for media-based careers. You will work alongside our teams to gain hands-on experience with digital products and advertiser objectives.
What you'll do#
- Build a basic understanding of digital advertising and our internal processes.
- Assist with launching digital campaigns by managing pre and post-launch tasks.
- Request third-party ad-verification or reporting access.
- Confirm billing schedules and share campaign screenshots.
- Assess performance and reporting data for active digital campaigns.
- Monitor media placements to ensure they are delivered as scheduled.
- Support the planning team with the billing process.
- Conduct research for sales proposals and special projects.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a 4-year undergraduate degree program with at least two years completed in Business, Finance, Marketing, or Liberal Arts.
- Graduation date between December 2027 and July 2029.
- Strong analytical, strategic, and creative problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage project priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Proficiency in computer applications including MS Office and Google Suite.
- Excellent communication skills for interaction in person, via email, and over the phone.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Must not require sponsorship for an employment visa.
Location & details#
- Location: New York City, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7, 2027 to August 13, 2027).
- Modality: Hybrid and on-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: $28.00 per hour.
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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