Research & Analytics Internships: NYC - Fall 2025

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for tracking and analyzing key performance and engagement metrics across Digital platforms and products, and in the broader news and information landscape.
• Conduct comprehensive research on consumer behaviors and insights, including demographic analysis.
• Identify industries that benefit or are harmed the most by current consumer trends.
• Assist the department's analysts with daily performance reports, including tracking daily top stories on CNN and running Nielsen ratings reports for CNN and its competitors.
• Produce CNN Original Series and Films dashboard reports.
• Update existing trackers with the performance of CNN's content across the WBD portfolio.
• Assist with primary research projects, including producing surveys for viewer feedback and testing potential titles for new program launches.
• Help manage the team's ePoll Market Research submissions schedule.
• Assist with the team's data visualization and automation projects.

Requirements

• Must be actively enrolled in a U.S. accredited college or university degree program for the full duration of the internship (proof of enrollment required).
• Must be a rising Junior, Senior or Graduate Student (18 years or older).
• Must be in academic good standing (3.0 or above GPA).
• Candidates should have a passion for data & analytics, news, emerging technology and media trends.
• Ability to explore data, understand the 'why', and draw connections.
• Attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Project and time management skills, with the ability to be organized and proactive.
• Knowledge in/experience with PivotTables and essential Excel analysis formulas (including IF, VLOOKUP, COUNT, SUMIF).
• Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring work visa sponsorship.

Nice to Have

• Interest in or experience with Python, SQL, R.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a U.S. accredited college or university degree program for the full duration of the internship.
• Rising Junior, Senior, or Graduate Student (18+).
• In good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid internship with a competitive hourly wage ($19 per hour for undergrad interns, $25 per hour for graduate interns).
• Internships are hybrid, with expected work hours of 16-24 hours per week.
• Opportunity to develop professionally and uncover new skills.
• Access to industry professionals through speaker series and roundtables.
• Mentorship from industry veterans.
• Engagement in professional development seminars, panels, and intern-exclusive events.
• Networking opportunities with industry-leading professionals and a robust intern alumni network.
• A creative, collaborative, and inclusive company culture.