HarperCollins Publishers · 6 hours ago
2026 Summer Internship - Junior Business Analyst (NYC)
New York, NY
Internship
Onsite
Intern, Entry Level
$18/hr - $18/hr
0+ years exp
Start in 2026 SummerHarperCollins Publishers is a company full of people who are passionate about books. As a Junior Business Analyst intern, you will work alongside experienced analysts to understand business requirements and contribute to process improvements, while gaining hands-on exposure to real-world projects.
BooksEducationPrintingPublishing
Responsibilities
Collaborate with team members to gather and document business requirements, workflows, and user needs
Contribute to creating and maintaining business artifacts such as requirements documents, process maps, and user stories
Assist with analyzing data and preparing recommendations that highlight opportunities for improvement
Participate actively in project meetings—capturing notes, following up on action items, and ensuring progress is communicated clearly
Support testing and validation activities to confirm solutions meet business needs
Help prepare presentations, dashboards, and status updates to share insights and outcomes with stakeholders
Develop proficiency in industry-standard tools and methods (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, BABOK, Excel) through hands-on experience
Qualification
Required
Candidates who are available to work in a full-time capacity in 2026 or 2027 are eligible for this internship; open to rising seniors, recent graduates, master's students, or entry level candidates with up to two years of work experience
Candidates must be available to work 28 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, from June 8 to August 13, 2026, at our New York City office. This internship is compensated at a rate of $18 per hour
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States
A resume and cover letter are required; applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Please address your cover letter to 'Hiring Team.'
Ideal candidates are either currently enrolled in or have recently graduated from an undergraduate or master's program
0–2 years of experience in business analysis, project coordination, or a related field (internships, academic projects, or relevant coursework welcome)
Strong analytical mindset with a keen eye for detail and natural curiosity for how processes work
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with confidence in engaging diverse teams and stakeholders
Proactive learner who thrives in collaborative environments and is motivated to take on new challenges
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); exposure to tools like JIRA or Confluence is a plus
Preferred
A passion for books is highly valued!
Company
HarperCollins Publishers
HarperCollins Publishers is the second-largest consumer book publisher in the world.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Charlie Redmayne
CEO, HarperCollins UK
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Lisa Sharkey
SVP, Publisher Harper Influence at HarperCollins
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