Job Description

The New York Post provides readers with the best in News, Sports, Pop Culture and Entertainment – with signature wit, irreverence and authority averaging 90 million unique viewers a month. Over the past 224 years, The Post has evolved into a multi-platform media company spanning print, digital, video, audio, app, television and commerce.

The New York Post Internship Program offers a dynamic, hands-on experience designed to give interns exposure to real world work within the media and news industry. Our interns are highly valued team members who work on meaningful projects that directly impact our business. Throughout the program, interns participate in career building masterclasses that support their professional growth and have the opportunity to build lasting relationships with peers and key leaders in the company. Build your skills, grow your network, and get an inside look at life behind the headlines.

The Data & Analytics team at The New York Post is at the heart of everything we do – from content creation to audience engagement, and marketing strategy. Our team works with complex datasets to uncover key insights that drive decisions across editorial, business development, and digital strategy. We leverage cutting-edge technology, machine learning, and business intelligence tools to optimize our content and maximize our reach. If you’re passionate about data, media, and using insights to shape decisions, we want you on our team.

We’re seeking a full-time Data Intern (40 hrs/week) to join us this summer! In this role, you’ll work closely with our team of data scientists, machine learning experts, and business stakeholders. This internship will immerse you in the end-to-end data lifecycle, from data extraction to analysis, and visualization, to building machine learning models. Your work will have a direct impact on how we tailor our content to meet the needs of our audience, improve engagement, and shape our marketing strategies.

Note: This internship is scheduled to run from June 1, 2026 - August 7, 2026 Participants are expected to work full time hours and adhere to our on-site work schedule. Open to current juniors and seniors pursuing a BA, MA students, and recent graduates who completed their degree within the past year. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by March 15th.

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate with data science, machine learning, and technology teams to design and develop machine learning models

• Support the creation, maintenance, and delivery of data-driven products

• Work directly with business stakeholders to understand their data needs and translate them into functional requirements

• Conduct exploratory data analysis and visualization to identify trends, correlations, and insights

• Refine statistical approaches for targeting, attribution, and engagement strategies

• Be involved in every aspect of the data lifecycle, from data ingestion, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) to analysis, visualization, and machine learning modeling

What We’re Looking For:

• Currently pursuing or recently attained a Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Data Analytics, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Physics, or any field with a strong foundation in statistics and coding

• Proficiency in data analysis, coding (e.g., Python, R), and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)

• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle large datasets accurately

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work on multiple projects simultaneously

• Strong problem-solving abilities and a passion for using data to drive decision-making

• A commitment to maintaining confidentiality when handling sensitive data

As an equal opportunity employer, the New York Post does not discriminate in hiring or the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The New York Post will consider the provision of reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants to enable them to participate in our application process and to effectively perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would impose an undue financial or operational hardship. ​

Pay Range: $20/Hr - $20/Hr