Learning & Development Summer Intern

Job Description

About Our Organization

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations worldwide across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile, and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for over 130 years and today boasts one of the world’s largest news-gathering operations globally.

It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America’s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron’s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investor’s Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, OPIS, and Chemical Market Analytics.

Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

About The Role

Dow Jones is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Learning & Development Summer Intern to join their Learning & Development team.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of learning and development while contributing to the growth and success of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design, development, and delivery of training programs, including creating training materials, conducting research, and coordinating logistics.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to identify learning needs and develop customized training content.
• Develop and maintain training databases, track learner progress, and analyze training metrics to measure program effectiveness.
• Support the creation and maintenance of the company’s learning management system (LMS), including uploading courses, managing user accounts, and ensuring system integrity.
• Conduct research on emerging trends and best practices in learning and development, and make recommendations for incorporation into training programs.
• Assist in the planning and execution of in-person instructor-led sessions and corporate events.

Qualifications:

• Completed at least two years towards a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, education, writing, curriculum design, instructional design, or related fields.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality in data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Passion for learning and development, with a desire to contribute to the growth and success of employees and the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Google Suite of products.

This role is hybrid, based in the New York City office.