Summer 2026 Internship - Research Intern (Dragonfly - Sub Saharan Africa Desk) at Dow Jones & Co. – London, England
Dow Jones & Co.
London, England, EN8 7RN, United Kingdom
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Dow Jones & Co.
Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News.
This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.
If you are a current employee at Dow Jones, do not apply here. Please go to the Career section on your Workday homepage and view "Find Jobs - Dow Jones." Thank you.
Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets.
Dow Jones 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 talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put “Reasonable Accommodation in the subject line.
London-1 London Bridge St
Part time
Job_Req_51024
Job Description:
Summer 2026 Internship - Research Intern (Dragonfly - Intelligence Team)
Application Deadline: February 27, 2026
We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible, as internship applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Internship Dates: June 8, 2026 - August 14, 2026
(You must be available to work during this period.)
About Our Organization
Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile, and live events. For more than 130 years, Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content and today operates one of the world's largest news-gathering networks. Our portfolio includes leading publications and products such as The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, MarketWatch, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, OPIS, and more. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).
About the Role:
An intern working on Dragonfly's Sub-Saharan Africa desk. This team delivers content on the region for the Security Intelligence and Analysis Service (SIAS), which provides anticipatory security and strategic intelligence for global businesses and international organisations. The team comprises three analysts who are London-based. Your primary responsibility is to assist the analysts in the production of political and security risk assessments. This is a full-time (40 hours a week), fixed-term position, based in London. As with all our roles, our hybrid working policy applies, which means you must be in the office for 3 days per week.
You Will:
Conduct high quality open source research, monitoring and data gathering, including qualifying sources and validating information, in support of SIAS reports or briefings.
Stay abreast of security and geopolitical trends across Sub-Saharan Africa and share updates with the team as needed.
Use, develop and maintain our monitoring resources, specifically data feeds and open source networks.
Be proactive in taking on day-to-day operational tasks and ensuring team delivery demands are met.
Deliver high-quality project work within agreed timescales, seeking guidance where required.
Develop expertise in assessing security risks, allowing you to monitor, identify and report on security and geopolitical risks to professionals and businesses.
Depending on team requirements, assist in the production of reports or briefs covering other geographical regions.
You Have:
Completed at least two years of college level study
Excellent research, editorial and drafting skills
An ability to provide written research accurately, clearly and concisely.
Knowledge of or an interest in political, economic, and international affairs in Sub-Saharan Africa
Exceptional verbal and written communication
English language proficiency with other language skills being a plus
Basic Python, HTML and/or SQL expertise is a plus
Application Requirements:
Resume
Cover letter
Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones 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 talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.
Business Area:
Dow Jones - Wealth & Investing
Job Category:
Administration, Facilities & Secretarial
Union Status:
About_Us
Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News.
This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.
If you are a current employee at Dow Jones, do not apply here. Please go to the Career section on your Workday homepage and view "Find Jobs - Dow Jones." Thank you.
Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News.
This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.
If you are a current employee at Dow Jones, do not apply here. Please go to the Career section on your Workday homepage and view "Find Jobs - Dow Jones." Thank you.
Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets.
Dow Jones 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 talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put “Reasonable Accommodation in the subject line.
London-1 London Bridge St
Part time
Job_Req_51024
Job Description:
Summer 2026 Internship - Research Intern (Dragonfly - Intelligence Team)
Application Deadline: February 27, 2026
We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible, as internship applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Internship Dates: June 8, 2026 - August 14, 2026
(You must be available to work during this period.)
About Our Organization
Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile, and live events. For more than 130 years, Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content and today operates one of the world's largest news-gathering networks. Our portfolio includes leading publications and products such as The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, MarketWatch, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, OPIS, and more. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).
About the Role:
An intern working on Dragonfly's Sub-Saharan Africa desk. This team delivers content on the region for the Security Intelligence and Analysis Service (SIAS), which provides anticipatory security and strategic intelligence for global businesses and international organisations. The team comprises three analysts who are London-based. Your primary responsibility is to assist the analysts in the production of political and security risk assessments. This is a full-time (40 hours a week), fixed-term position, based in London. As with all our roles, our hybrid working policy applies, which means you must be in the office for 3 days per week.
You Will:
Conduct high quality open source research, monitoring and data gathering, including qualifying sources and validating information, in support of SIAS reports or briefings.
Stay abreast of security and geopolitical trends across Sub-Saharan Africa and share updates with the team as needed.
Use, develop and maintain our monitoring resources, specifically data feeds and open source networks.
Be proactive in taking on day-to-day operational tasks and ensuring team delivery demands are met.
Deliver high-quality project work within agreed timescales, seeking guidance where required.
Develop expertise in assessing security risks, allowing you to monitor, identify and report on security and geopolitical risks to professionals and businesses.
Depending on team requirements, assist in the production of reports or briefs covering other geographical regions.
You Have:
Completed at least two years of college level study
Excellent research, editorial and drafting skills
An ability to provide written research accurately, clearly and concisely.
Knowledge of or an interest in political, economic, and international affairs in Sub-Saharan Africa
Exceptional verbal and written communication
English language proficiency with other language skills being a plus
Basic Python, HTML and/or SQL expertise is a plus
Application Requirements:
Resume
Cover letter
Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones 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 talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.
Business Area:
Dow Jones - Wealth & Investing
Job Category:
Administration, Facilities & Secretarial
Union Status:
About_Us
Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News.
This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.
If you are a current employee at Dow Jones, do not apply here. Please go to the Career section on your Workday homepage and view "Find Jobs - Dow Jones." Thank you.
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London, England, EN8 7RN, United Kingdom