Software Development Internship, Dow Jones
Summer 2026
Business news and financial information publishing
Be an early applicant
Business news and financial information publishing
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
1001+ employees
Company mission
To deliver trusted news and data to help businesses and society make decisions for a better future.
Role
Who you are
- Education: Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field, with an expected graduation date in 2026 or 2027
- Data Foundations: A solid academic foundation of SQL and relational databases, including familiarity with writing queries and an understanding of basic data modeling
- Technical Exposure: Hands-on experience with data visualization tools and a foundational knowledge of JavaScript or Python for basic scripting and automation
- Web & Development Basics: Familiarity with the core concepts of REST APIs (such as JSON and HTTP methods) and basic version control workflows using Git. Java, Python or Scala knowledge It's not essential, but it is valuable
- Analytical & Communication Mindset: The ability to look at raw data to find meaningful patterns and explain those technical findings clearly to non-technical teammates
- Growth Interest: A genuine curiosity about how modern software teams work and an interest in learning project management methodologies
What the job involves
- The internship is finalized through a tripartite agreement between the selected student, their university and Dow Jones. We recommend that you check with your university that you are eligible to complete this internship as a part of your degree/program before application
- As a Factiva GenAI Intern, you'll work with our development team to release solutions related with the delivery of data to different teams and services within the company and important customers
- Your work will directly support engineering, product, and design teams by giving them clear visibility into their progress, identifying bottlenecks, and creating analytics that inform better decisions
- You'll get experience with SQL, Jira, Python/Scala, and real business data while learning how analytics supports large-scale software development
- Gain hands-on experience by writing SQL queries to extract data from diverse sources and transforming that information into impactful reports and visual dashboards
- Actively support the data lifecycle by assisting with the ingestion of new data streams to expand our reporting capabilities and building proof-of-concept prototypes to validate innovative analytics ideas
- Collaborate with:
- Data Engineering; using SQL to bridge the gap between raw data and actionable business insights through polished dashboards
- System Innovation: Helping the team scale by identifying new data needs and testing experimental analytics models
- Workflow Optimization: Enhancing team connectivity by configuring software integrations and creating clear, accessible technical guides
Application process
- 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.)
Our take
Dow Jones is a global leader in news and business intelligence, powering a range of well-respected brands, including The Wall Street Journal, Financial News, MarketWatch, and more. The company delivers its content to consumers through a range of formats, such as print, digital, mobile, and live events.
As companies seek to draw Millennials and Gen Z consumers to their platforms, adaptability is vital, since they are driving the demand for innovative tools and techniques, as the world evolves toward the digital-first era. Dow Jones has proven its ability to meet product optimization challenges with its reimagined Factiva offering that includes a list of new features, such as personalized results, an easy-to-use modern interface, and faster free-text search, all with a mobile-first design that adapts to any device.
The company has also focused on new product innovation by expanding its portfolio of capabilities and partnerships, further expanding into AI-powered personalization technologies and ongoing digital transformation. Already a powerhouse in the market, Dow Jones is well set to capitalize on future expansion and innovation opportunities and between 2019 and 2024, doubled its digital subscription base from 2.43 million to 4.86 million.
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Insights
3% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- 20 weeks of parental leave
- 4 weeks of paid caregiver leave
- Up to 4 weeks of remote work per year
- 1 paid volunteer day annually
- $700 caregiver reimbursement
- Headspace emotional wellness membership
- ClassPass fitness and wellness membership
- Financial rewards for well-being activities
Company HQ
Theater District, New York, NY
Leadership
Almar Latour
(CEO)Before becoming the CEO of Dow Jones and Publisher of The Wall Street Journal, they were the Publisher of Barron’s Group and Executive VP of Dow Jones. They were also the previous Executive Editor of The Wall Street Journal.
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