Summer 2027 Internship Program – People (OD) Intern

Dow Jones & Company•New York City, NY

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Summer 2027 People Team Intern will gain hands-on experience across Dow Jones’s global HR function through a rotational, project-based internship. The role offers exposure to Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Learning & Development, Compensation, Organizational Development, People Operations, and People Business Partner work. Interns contribute to initiatives supporting employee experience, organizational performance, and operational excellence while collaborating with HR teams and business partners. The role is based in Dow Jones’s New York City office and is described as hybrid, although interns must be available to work full-time, in-office during the internship dates. The 10-week program runs from June 7, 2027, through August 13, 2027. Interns receive a mentor, connect with senior leaders, take part in professional development sessions, and join a global intern community. The application deadline is November 13, 2026; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and early submission is encouraged.

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 employment visa sponsorship now or in the future in the country where applying.
Have strong curiosity and motivation to learn, with a passion for people-focused work.
Have proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
Be available to work full-time, in-office from June 7, 2027, through August 13, 2027.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with HR systems such as Workday, a learning management system, or ServiceNow.

Responsibilities

Support project-based work across People Team functions.
Assist with recruiting processes, data insights, internship programming, and employer branding initiatives in Talent Acquisition and Early Careers.
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 learning management system administration; and research learning and 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 to contribute to team effectiveness.