Fall Internship - Data Analytics (Remote)

About the Opportunity

Join Sourcebooks, a rapidly expanding U.S. publisher where innovation and storytelling come together. This internship offers meaningful involvement in real projects, collaboration with publishing experts, and a chance to see how your contributions reach readers nationwide. Academic background is not a barrier; what matters is curiosity, eagerness to learn, and passion for books.

Program Details

• Duration: September 14 to November 21, 2026
• Schedule: 21 hours weekly throughout the internship
• Compensation: Paid position at $17/hour, with a higher rate of $20/hour for interns located in CT, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, or Washington D.C.
• Application deadline: August 1, 2026

Role Overview

The Data Team at Sourcebooks seeks a meticulous and curious individual to transform publishing data into actionable insights. Assignment tasks vary by season and may involve report creation, data analysis, dashboard development, or working on data infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain reports and dashboards utilized company-wide
• Analyze performance data related to sales, marketing, and book titles to assist business strategy
• Organize, clean, and document data for accuracy and usability
• Participate in special projects and ad-hoc data analyses as needed during the fall
• Collaborate with cross-departmental teams to understand data needs and provide precise answers
• Perform general administrative duties supporting the team

Candidate Profile

• Interest or academic courses in business analysis, data analytics, data science, or data engineering
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets and various data tools; familiarity with SQL, Python, or Power BI is advantageous but not mandatory
• High attention to detail and organized approach to work
• Proactive mindset and adaptability to changing priorities
• Passion for books and the publishing industry

Eligibility and Requirements

• Current college student (sophomore, junior, senior) or recent graduate
• Commitment to 21 hours per week for the entire internship period (September 14 to November 21, 2026)
• Residency required in one of these states: Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C., or Wisconsin

Application Instructions

A cover letter is mandatory and should explain:

• Your motivation for joining publishing and specifically Sourcebooks
• Your learning objectives and contributions you aim to make
• Examples of your creativity, curiosity, or passion for books

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Why Choose Sourcebooks?

• Engage with real projects and gain insight into the full publishing lifecycle
• Access to panels, networking opportunities, and mentorship
• Recognized as the #2 Most Loved Workplace by Newsweek in 2024
• Named among the Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company in 2024
• Over 300 million lives impacted through published books
• A culture driven by creativity, innovation, and meaningful impact

Diversity & Inclusion

Sourcebooks embraces diversity and ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination based on race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.