About the role#
The Sales Planning & Development Internship is part of the Multi-Media Sales Team for The Wall Street Journal and Barron's Group. You will gain insight into how a revenue-generating team operates throughout the lifecycle of a deal. You will learn about digital order management and reporting systems while gaining exposure to the pre and post-sales cycle. This role provides foundational skills applicable to various media-based positions.
What you'll do#
- Learn the digital advertising process and gain an understanding of digital products.
- Assist with the launch of digital campaigns by handling pre and post-launch tasks, such as requesting 3rd party ad-verification, confirming billing schedules, and sharing screenshots.
- Assess performance and reporting data for active digital campaigns.
- Ensure all contracted media placements are delivered as scheduled.
- Support the Planning team with billing processes.
- Conduct research for proposals and special projects.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a 4-year undergraduate degree program with a focus on Business, Finance, Marketing, or Liberal Arts.
- Completion of at least two years of university coursework.
- Graduation date between December 2027 and July 2029.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office and Google Suite.
- Excellent communication skills for use in person, over email, and on the phone.
- Detail-oriented mindset and high level of motivation.
- Must not require sponsorship for an employment visa.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time internship running from June 7, 2027, to August 13, 2027.
- The role is based in New York City at 1211 Avenue of the Americas.
- You must be available to work on-site during the program dates.
- The position follows a hybrid work modality.
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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