Summer Internship – New Business Development, Product Planning

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Internship focusing on business development and product planning at Canon during the 2026 summer session. Gain hands-on experience while working with industry leaders at the Melville HQ.

Posted 5/8/2026internshipMelville • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $25 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You will have the opportunity to gain hands-on work experience by participating in significant work projects that help you learn, develop business skills, and provide a meaningful contribution to Canon's business and goals.
You will be exposed to world-class teams and our business, marketing, and strategy initiatives through training, meetings, presentations, and other planned activities.
You’ll gain marketable skills and knowledge that you’ll need in transitioning into the workforce.
You’ll come to the office 3 days a week and 2 days with the option to work from home (unless a specific business need arises requiring in-office attendance on other days). This position offers a hybrid work schedule on full-time (9 AM – 5 PM) schedule based on a 35-hour work week.

Requirements

What you’ll need

An enrolled graduate student, pursuing a Master's degree aligned with the department of interest.
A strong communicator—both written and verbal—with advanced proficiency in Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides, Chat, Calendar and Drive).
Brings the ability to thrive as a collaborative team player while also working independently with confidence and enthusiasm.
Preferred Majors/Programs: Business, Design, or Technology-related disciplines (e.g., Integrated Innovation, Business Psychology).
Participant/Experience in the Carnegie Mellon University Capstone Project.
Preferred Skills: Strong strategy, UX/research background
Experience with frameworks like customer journeys and service blueprinting.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A beautiful Headquarters facility, which has consistently received awards for its many modern amenities on a 52-acre campus.
Free coffee.
“Dress for Your Day” attire program – Casual dress, including jeans is permitted!
Access to the on-site fitness center with locker rooms.
A dedicated peer buddy who will serve as a mentor during your internship experience.
Learning and professional development opportunities.
Opportunity to network with top-level Canon business leaders.
Exclusive training with industry leaders on Canon equipment.
Volunteer opportunities serving our local community.
Opportunity to participate in exclusive focus groups.
A chance to be featured on Canon’s social media sites.
#CanonIntern Swag!

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Hard Skills & Tools

strategyUX researchcustomer journeysservice blueprinting

Soft Skills

strong communicatorcollaborative team playerindependent workenthusiasm