Summer 2027 Internship Program – People (L&D) Intern

Dow Jones•New York, NY

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Summer 2027 People Team Intern will work within Dow Jones’ global HR function in a rotational, project-based internship covering areas such as Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Learning & Development, Compensation, Organizational Development, People Operations, and People Business Partner support. The intern will contribute to initiatives that support employee experience, organizational performance, and operational excellence. The role is based in the New York City office and is described as hybrid; interns must be available to work full-time, in-office from June 7, 2027, through August 13, 2027. The 10-week internship program provides hands-on project experience, mentorship, connections with senior leaders, professional development sessions, and participation in a global intern community. The intern will collaborate with HR teams and business partners, conduct research, prepare presentations and documentation, and gain exposure to HR technologies.

Requirements

Have completed at least two years toward a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Education, Finance, or a related field.
Be enrolled in a four-year undergraduate degree program and graduating between December 2027 and July 2029 in the U.S.
Not require sponsorship for employment visa status, now or in the future, in the country where applying.
Be available to work full-time, in-office from June 7, 2027, through August 13, 2027.
Demonstrate strong curiosity and motivation to learn, with a passion for people-focused work.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with HR systems such as Workday, an LMS, or ServiceNow.

Responsibilities

Support project-based work across People Team functions.
Assist with recruiting processes, data insights, internship programming, and employer branding initiatives.
Contribute to performance management rollouts, change management efforts, and organizational design projects.
Participate in Workday optimization, reporting and analytics, employee experience enhancements, and system and process improvements.
Support year-end compensation processes, data validation, job architecture reviews, and compliance initiatives.
Assist in designing, delivering, and evaluating training programs; support LMS administration; and research Learning & Development best practices.
Partner with HR leaders and business units on employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and workforce planning, and contribute to initiatives aligning people priorities with business goals.
Collaborate with cross-functional HR teams and business partners on key initiatives.
Conduct research, create presentations, and prepare documentation that contributes to team effectiveness.