Sales Operations Analyst 2026 Summer Intern -New York

US News & World Report ,L.P. • New York, NY

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

U.S. News & World Report is a multifaceted digital media company dedicated to helping citizens, consumers, business leaders and policy officials make important decisions in their lives. We publish independent reporting, rankings, data journalism and advice that has earned the trust of our readers and users for 90 years. Our platforms on usnews.com include Education , Health, Money, Travel , Cars , News , Real Estate , Careers and 360 Reviews . We reach millions of people monthly during moments when they are most in need of expert advice and motivated to act on that advice directly on our platforms. Our signature franchises include our “Best” series of consumer guides on colleges, graduate schools, hospitals, diets, cars, financial services and more. These guides provide an easy-to-digest list for consumers to better understand and compare when making their decisions. We continue to publish annual guides of the authoritative Best Colleges and Best Hospitals rankings on our website and in print. And our U.S. News Live flagship conferences highlight important national conversations including Healthcare of Tomorrow and Healthiest Communities . We believe in having a broad range of talent and backgrounds at U.S. News. We strive to maintain a welcoming workplace where everyone is given an opportunity to succeed and contribute to their fullest. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative. Your role in helping us shape the future: U.S. News is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Sales Operations Intern to join the team. This role is specifically designed for a rising junior or senior looking to gain professional experience in the "engine room" of a major media and technology company. Reporting directly to the Revenue Operations Lead, you will provide critical support across various teams and help maintain the data integrity that powers our sales and marketing strategies. You will work at the intersection of sales, data, and technology, gaining a front-row seat to how cross-functional teams collaborate to drive revenue growth. Are you up to the challenge?

Requirements

• Education: Currently enrolled as a rising junior or senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Analytics, Marketing, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Technical Aptitude: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables and basic formulas are a must). Familiarity with any CRM (Zoho, Salesforce, HubSpot) is highly preferred.
• Analytical Mindset: A proactive approach to problem-solving and an "eagle eye" for detail when working with large datasets.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical processes to non-technical users.
• Eligible candidates must be one of the following: Part-time or full-time students who have completed 48+ credit hours (rising juniors/seniors and graduate students) and are enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university Part-time or full-time students enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited college or university
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, professionalism and maturity in the workplace
• Effective communicator in both written and spoken English
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in use of MSOffice Suite and Google Docs
• 3.0 GPA or above preferred

Responsibilities

• CRM Administration & Hygiene: Assist the Lead with the daily maintenance of the CRM. You will perform regular audits to identify and fix data inaccuracies, merge duplicate records, and ensure all entries follow established naming conventions. This also includes general data entry, manipulation, and cleaning to ensure the system remains organized and actionable.
• Reporting Support: Help create and update sales dashboards that provide leadership with insights into pipeline health and revenue performance.
• Process Documentation: Work closely with the RevOps Lead to draft and update internal "how-to" guides and training materials for our sales and customer success teams.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern