Business Analyst Intern at Hearst… · 300 West…

Summary: Hearst Newspapers is a leading global, diversified information, services, and media company dedicated to innovating and informing audiences. The Business Analyst Intern will support the Application Optimization initiative, focusing on improving the efficiency and governance of enterprise applications by analyzing application usage and identifying opportunities for consolidation. Responsibilities: - Support the Application Optimization program by collecting, analyzing, and organizing application portfolio data - Partner with business stakeholders to evaluate and tier applications based on business criticality, operational importance, and usage - Analyze application data to identify redundancies, overlaps, and opportunities for rationalization or consolidation - Develop insights and recommendations to help guide application consolidation strategies - Document findings, application inventories, and evaluation outcomes in structured reports and dashboards - Collaborate with business application owners to validate application usage and dependency information - Assist with the transition from evaluation into the execution phase, supporting initiatives to consolidate or retire applications where plans have been defined - Participate in meetings with cross-functional teams to understand application needs and alignment with business processes - Support the creation of presentations and summaries for leadership outlining findings and recommendations from the evaluation process - Contribute to maintaining accurate records of applications, owners, usage patterns, and business impact Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and identify patterns - Interest in enterprise technology, application management, or business process optimization - Experience with data analysis tools such as Excel, or similar tools; familiarity with dashboards or reporting tools is a plus - Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail - Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment - Curiosity about how technology supports business operations and a willingness to learn quickly Required Skills: Data analysis, Application management Important Skills: Excel, Business process optimization Nice-to-Have Skills: Curiosity about technology Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and life insurance, 401(k), Paid holidays, Paid time off, Employee assistance programs, And more.