2026 Summer Internship- Portfolio Operations Intern (NYC)
2026 Summer Internship- Portfolio Operations Intern (NYC)
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Job Description
Overview
HarperCollins Publishers is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Portfolio Operations Intern to join our Portfolio Operations Team within the IT Division reporting directly to the Senior Director Portfolio Operations. This internship offers hands-on experience in both project management and IT operations providing exposure to real-world business and technology initiatives in a dynamic publishing environment.
Responsibilities
- Support Project Delivery: Assist in planning organizing and tracking projects from initiation to completion.
- Facilitate Team Collaboration: Help schedule and document meetings coordinate with cross-functional teams and ensure timely follow-ups on action items.
- Process Improvement: Contribute to process documentation and recommend improvements to enhance team efficiency and operational effectiveness.
- Reporting & Analysis: Prepare project status updates operational reports and presentations for stakeholders.
- Tool Utilization: Learn and use project management and IT service tools (e.g. Jira Confluence MS Office Suite) to support daily operations.
- Problem Solving: Analyze business challenges break down problems and help propose actionable solutions.
- Ad Hoc Support: Take on varied assignments as needed supporting both project and operational initiatives.
- Quality & Compliance: Support quality control processes and help ensure compliance with organizational standards.
Qualifications
- 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 masters 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 mustbe authorized towork in the United States.
A resume and cover letter arerequired; applicationswithout acover 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 masters program.
- A passion for books is highly valued!
- Ideal candidates are either currently enrolled in or have recently graduated from an undergraduate or masters program in Business Information Technology Operations or a related field
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
- Eagerness to learn new tools and business processes.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
- Positive attitude self-motivated and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Experience with MS Office (Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook) required; familiarity with Jira Confluence or project management methodologies is a plus.
- Interest in publishing media or technology industries is a bonus.
What Youll Gain
- Exposure to both project management and IT operations in a leading global publisher.
- Hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and methodologies.
- Opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects and process improvements.
- Mentorship from experienced professionals in project and operations management.
HarperCollins Publishers is a company full of people who are passionate about books. When you apply for a position we want to know why you want to work here and why you are interested in the job.Thats why cover letters are strongly preferred.
HarperCollins Publishers is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application due to a disability email us at . Note: we will only respond to accommodation requests.
The deadline to apply is October 10 2025 by 11:59 pm ET.
HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
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