Data Analytics Intern

Sourcebooks

Data Analyst intern supporting publishing data insights at Sourcebooks. Assisting with reports, sales analysis, and data organization tasks during the fall internship program.

Posted 7/21/2026internshipRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $17 - $20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills while supporting data analysis and reporting efforts. Proficient in data cleaning, organization, and collaboration across departments to deliver accurate insights.

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Data AnalysisSQLPythonPower BIAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Data AnalyticsBusiness AnalysisData ScienceData EngineeringReport BuildingDashboard MaintenanceData CleaningData OrganizationAd Hoc AnalysisSales Performance Analysis

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsCuriosityProactive AttitudeComfort with Ambiguity

Tools & Technologies

SpreadsheetsData Tools

Industry Keywords

PublishingBusiness DecisionsMarketing PerformanceTitle PerformanceAdministrative Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support our work turning publishing data into insight
Assist with building and maintaining reports and dashboards used across the company
Help analyze sales, marketing, and title performance data to support business decisions
Support data cleaning, organization, and documentation efforts
Contribute to special projects and ad hoc analysis as priorities come up throughout the fall
Collaborate with team members across departments to understand data needs and deliver useful, accurate answers
Provide general administrative support as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Interest and/or coursework in business analysis, data analytics, data science, or data engineering
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Comfort working with spreadsheets and data tools; experience with SQL, Python, or Power BI is a plus but not required
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Curious, proactive attitude and comfort with ambiguity as priorities shift
A genuine interest in books and publishing
Must be a current college student (sophomore, junior, senior) or recent graduate
Able to commit to 21 hours/week for the full program duration (9/14 – 11/21/26)
Must reside in one of the following states for the duration of the internship: Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hands-on experience on real projects
Exposure to the full publishing process
Panels and networking events
Mentorship program