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Marketing & Research Summer 2026 Intern -New York

U.S. News & World Report, New York, NY, United States


U.S. News & World Report is a multifaceted digital media company dedicated to helping citizens, consumers, business leaders and policy officials make important decisions in their lives. We publish independent reporting, rankings, data journalism and advice that has earned the trust of our readers and users for 90 years. Our platforms on usnews.com include Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News, Real Estate, Careers and 360 Reviews.

We reach millions of people monthly during moments when they are most in need of expert advice and motivated to act on that advice directly on our platforms. Our signature franchises include our “Best” series of consumer guides on colleges, graduate schools, hospitals, diets, cars, financial services and more. These guides provide an easy‑to‑digest list for consumers to better understand and compare when making their decisions. We continue to publish annual guides of the authoritative Best Colleges and Best Hospitals rankings on our website and in print. And our U.S. News Live flagship conferences highlight important national conversations including Healthcare of Tomorrow and Healthiest Communities.

We believe in having a broad range of talent and backgrounds at U.S. News. We strive to maintain a welcoming workplace where everyone is given an opportunity to succeed and contribute to their fullest. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative.

Your role in helping us shape the future
U.S. News & World Report is looking for a summer intern in their Content Licensing Dept. The position involves identifying marketing‑decision makers at universities, hospitals, and companies for a growing start‑up B2B venture. This is a fast‑paced, rewarding position that requires strong Excel knowledge, good communication skills, and an interest in Research.

Are you up to the challenge?

Researching leads for Best Hospitals, Best Colleges and other verticals

Learning research 3rd party databases

Manage various excel files; apply complex formulas

Analyze and complete existing leads information

You should definitely have:

Strong Excel experience

Detail oriented: working with large amounts of data

Interested in Research

Minimum Requirements:

Eligible candidates must be one of the following:

Part‑time or full‑time students who have completed 48+ credit hours (rising juniors/seniors and graduate students) and are enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university

Part‑time or full‑time students enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited college or university

Ability to exercise sound judgment, professionalism and maturity in the workplace

Effective communicator in both written and spoken English

Good oral and written communication skills

Proficiency in use of MSOffice Suite and Google Docs

3.0 GPA or above preferred

Summer Intern Program Description:

10 weeks; starting on Monday, June 1, 2026 through Friday, Aug 7, 2026

We expect interns to work 37.5 hours/week, Monday‑Friday

All candidates must be able to work a hybrid in‑office work schedule from our Washington, DC or New York offices

Internship pays $17.50 per hour

Interns will be paired with a buddy (a mentor) in their office location for the duration of their internship.

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