Intern (Enterprise/Institutional Research & Strategy)

Pay Rate: $16.50/hour
Length: 12 weeks
Hours: 40 hours/week
Location: Remote

Macmillan Learning is a privately-held, family-owned education publishing and services company and because of that we’re able to focus on what’s most important—helping students of all abilities and backgrounds learn and succeed. Education creates opportunities for students, helps develop lifelong skills, and enhances our society. At Macmillan Learning, we recognize the important role that educational content and technology play in supporting that. All that we do—from the pioneering products and learning materials we create for high school and college students, to the authors and creators we sign —is in service of ensuring that students of all abilities and backgrounds engage, learn and succeed. Our mission is to inspire what’s possible for every learner. We envision a world in which every learner succeeds. Through our content, tools, and services, we aim to make that a reality.

Intern with us Summer 2025, so you can Achieve More.

What will you be doing and learning?

We’re looking for a Summer Intern to contribute to meaningful projects that shape our strategy and business development efforts. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, detail-oriented student interested in market research, education, and strategy. You’ll gain hands-on experience analyzing trends, identifying partnership opportunities, and supporting our team in driving growth initiatives.

What You’ll Do:
As a Market Research & Strategy Intern, you will:

• Conduct market research to analyze key trends, institutions, and stakeholders in higher education
• Identify partnership opportunities by researching key decision-makers, faculty, and administrators at institutions of interest
• Investigate student engagement strategies, institutional partnerships, and factors that influence decision-making
• Conduct competitive analysis, including SWOT assessments, to evaluate market positioning and potential areas for growth
• Compile research findings into structured reports with actionable recommendations for internal teams

What We’re Looking For:

• Current undergraduate or graduate student (preferred fields: Business, Marketing, Education, Data Analytics, or related disciplines)
• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for developing reports and presenting insights
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and internet-based research tools
• An inquisitive, detail-oriented mindset and a passion for learning new things.

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands-on experience in market research, strategy development, and business planning
• Exposure to higher education institutions and emerging trends in student success and engagement
• The opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects that influence business decisions
• Professional networking with industry experts and educational leaders

Skills / Knowledge:

• You must be enrolled in a degreed program (i.e. Bachelor’s, Master’s, etc)
•  We will accept applicants graduating from their degree in Spring 2025
• Recent graduates within the last 6 months will be considered

This internship is eligible for remote participation, excluding the following locations: Arizona, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Washington DC, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington State, West Virginia, Wyoming

Macmillan Learning is a privately-held, family owned company that improves lives through learning. By linking research to learning practice, we develop pioneering products and learning materials for students that are highly effective and drive improved outcomes. Our engaging content is developed in partnership with the world's best researchers, educators, administrators, and developers. To learn more, please visit macmillanlearning.com or see us on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn.  Macmillan Learning is a division of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a family-owned global media company headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively seeking job applicants who reflect a broad representation of differences, including race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical ability, neurodiversity, age, veteran, family and economic status and background, geographical background and status, and perspective. We believe that the best companies reflect the incredible diversity in viewpoints, backgrounds, and identities of the world in their staffs, and are committed to inclusive hiring across departments and levels. You can read more about our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion initiatives here. 

The successful candidate for this position will be an employee of Bedford, Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC d/b/a Macmillan Learning. Bedford Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC has developed an affirmative action program in compliance with the NY Department of Education’s guidance.  Portions of the affirmative action program are available for review by applicants and employees by contacting Human Resources at Macmillan Learning.