2026 Summer Internship Junior Business Analyst (NYC)

Are you eager to launch your career at the intersection of business and technology As a Junior Business Analyst youll play a vital role in shaping the way we deliver solutions across the organization. Working alongside experienced analysts and business leaders youll 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.

• 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 meetingscapturing 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.

• 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!
• 02 years of experience in business analysis project coordination or a related field (internships academic projects or relevant coursework welcome).
• 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.

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.

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