• Summer Internship- Portfolio Operations Intern…

    HarperCollins Publishers (New York, NY)


    Overview

     

    HarperCollins Publishers is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented **Portfolio Operations Intern** to join our Portfolio Operations Team within the IT Division, reporting directly to the Senior Director, Portfolio Operations. This internship offers hands-on experience in both project management and IT operations, providing exposure to real-world business and technology initiatives in a dynamic publishing environment.

    Responsibilities

    + **Support Project Delivery:** Assist in planning, organizing, and tracking projects from initiation to completion.

    + **Facilitate Team Collaboration:** Help schedule and document meetings, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure timely follow-ups on action items.

    + **Process Improvement:** Contribute to process documentation and recommend improvements to enhance team efficiency and operational effectiveness.

    + **Reporting & Analysis:** Prepare project status updates, operational reports, and presentations for stakeholders.

    + **Tool Utilization:** Learn and use project management and IT service tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Office Suite) to support daily operations.

    + **Problem Solving:** Analyze business challenges, break down problems, and help propose actionable solutions.

    + **Ad Hoc Support:** Take on varied assignments as needed, supporting both project and operational initiatives.

    + **Quality & Compliance:** Support quality control processes and help ensure compliance with organizational standards.

    Qualifications

    + Candidates who are available to work in a full-time capacity in 2026 or 2027 are eligible for this internship; open to rising seniors, recent graduates, master’s students, or entry level candidates with up to two years of work experience.

    + Candidates must be available to work 28 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, from June 8 to August 13, 2026, at our New York City office. This internship is compensated at a rate of $18 per hour.

    + Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. A resume and cover letter are required; applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Please address your cover letter to “Hiring Team.”

    + Ideal candidates are either currently enrolled in or have recently graduated from an undergraduate or master’s program.

    + A passion for books is highly valued!

    + Ideal candidates are either currently enrolled in or have recently graduated from an undergraduate or master’s program in Business, Information Technology, Operations, or a related field

    + Strong organizational and time management skills.

    + Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    + Analytical mindset with attention to detail.

    + Eagerness to learn new tools and business processes.

    + Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.

    + Positive attitude, self-motivated, and adaptable to changing priorities.

    + Experience with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) required; familiarity with Jira, Confluence, or project management methodologies is a plus.

    + Interest in publishing, media, or technology industries is a bonus.

    What You’ll Gain

    + Exposure to both project management and IT operations in a leading global publisher.

    + Hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and methodologies.

    + Opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects and process improvements.

    + Mentorship from experienced professionals in project and operations management.

     

    HarperCollins Publishers is a company full of people who are passionate about books. When you apply for a position, we want to know why you want to work here, and why you are interested in the job. **That’s why cover letters are strongly preferred.**

     

    HarperCollins Publishers 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 [email protected] . Note: we will only respond to accommodation requests.

     

    The deadline to apply is October 10, 2025 by 11:59 pm ET.

     

    _HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer._

     

    **Job Locations** _US-NY-New York_

    **Category** _Systems_