Job Description:
Summer 2026 Internship – Research Intern (Dragonfly - Advisory Team)
Application Deadline: February 27, 2026
We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible, as internship applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Internship Dates: June 8, 2026 – August 14, 2026
(You must be available to work during this period.)
About Our Organization
Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile, and live events. For more than 130 years, Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content and today operates one of the world’s largest news-gathering networks. Our portfolio includes leading publications and products such as The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, MarketWatch, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, OPIS, and more. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).
About the Role:
This team delivers bespoke analysis on highly pertinent, strategic global issues for businesses and international organisations based around the world. The team comprises 12 analysts and consultants, the majority of whom are London-based. Your primary responsibility is to assist the team with research on various geopolitical, macroeconomic and security issues in the production of client work. This is a full-time (40 hours a week), fixed-term position, based in London. As with all our roles, our hybrid working policy applies, which means you must be in the office for 3 days per week.
You Will:
Conduct high quality open source research, monitoring and data gathering, including qualifying sources and validating information, in support of Advisory work.
Stay up-to-date on emerging geopolitical trends across the world, share updates with the team as needed, and learn about new global developments
Use, develop and maintain our monitoring resources, specifically data feeds and open source networks.
Be proactive in taking on day-to-day operational tasks and ensuring team delivery demands are met.
Deliver high-quality project work within agreed timescales, seeking guidance where required.
Develop expertise in assessing security risks, allowing you to monitor, identify and report on security and geopolitical risks to professionals and businesses.
You Have:
Completed at least two years of college level study
Excellent research, editorial and drafting skills
An ability to provide written research accurately, clearly and concisely.
Knowledge of or an interest in political, economic, and international affairs; a regional focus is desirable but not a must
Exceptional verbal and written communication
English language proficiency; other language skills are a definite plus
Basic Python, HTML and/or SQL expertise is a plus
Application Requirements:
Resume
Cover letter
Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones 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 talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.
Business Area:
Dow Jones - Data & AI
Job Category:
Administration, Facilities & Secretarial
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