2026 Summer Internship - Junior Business Analyst (NYC)

HarperCollins Publishers • New York, NY

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Are you eager to launch your career at the intersection of business and technology? As a Junior Business Analyst, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the way we deliver solutions across the organization. Working alongside experienced analysts and business leaders, you’ll gain hands-on exposure to real-world projects that drive efficiency, innovation, and growth. This role is perfect for someone who is detail-oriented, collaborative, and motivated to learn, while making a meaningful impact in a dynamic, evolving digital landscape. Objectives of this role: Learn by doing: Partner with senior analysts and stakeholders to understand how business requirements are identified, documented, and translated into solutions. Drive improvement: Support reviews of current processes and contribute fresh ideas for streamlining workflows and enhancing productivity. Build a strong foundation: Develop skills in creating documentation, analyzing data, and preparing insights that inform decision-making.

Requirements

• 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.”
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Ideal candidates are either currently enrolled in or have recently graduated from an undergraduate or master’s program.
• A passion for books is highly valued!
• 0–2 years of experience in business analysis, project coordination, or a related field (internships, academic projects, or relevant coursework welcome).

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern