Market Research & Data Analytics Intern

Join the leader in entertainment innovation and help us design the future. The Dolby U internship program offers impactful, project-based work experience in a collaborative, creative environment where you work side by side with industry leaders. Amplify your insatiable curiosity by implementing real-world solutions that revolutionize how people communicate and how entertainment is created, delivered, and enjoyed worldwide. We offer a collegial culture, challenging projects, and excellent compensation and benefits.

For this high functioning team, the nature of the work benefits from frequent in-office presence, and employees may be expected to work from a company office up to four days per week. While we remain committed to flexibility, this team’s rhythm includes regular in-person connection to support collaboration, learning, and impact.

The Legal Department provides core legal support to all Dolby functions, runs several IP-centric businesses, and leads government relations. We are looking for an intern to join our Business Planning & Operations group within the Legal organization. In this role, you will support cross-functional teams including the Patent Licensing business, Global Dispute Resolution group, and IP Protection group.

Responsibilities

• Data Analysis & Insights
  • Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets to identify patterns and trends in the consumer electronics market.
  • Consolidate data from multiple sources into clear, meaningful summaries that inform strategic business decisions.
  • Build and maintain dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators and market movements.
  • Present findings to stakeholders in a concise and actionable format.
• Market Research
  • Conduct in-depth primary and secondary research on consumer electronics industry trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies.
  • Monitor market developments and synthesize information into periodic research briefs and newsletters.
  • Evaluate competing products, tools, and technologies to support strategic planning and business development.
• Process Optimization & Automation
  • Support the identification and implementation of process improvements across Business Operations workflows.
  • Assist in designing and deploying automation solutions to streamline repetitive tasks and increase team efficiency.
  • Document existing processes and collaborate with stakeholders to develop optimized workflows and standard operating procedures.
  • Leverage AI tools and automation platforms to enhance productivity across the Global Dispute Resolution, IP Protection, and Patent Licensing teams.
• Data Management & Systems Support
  • Support the extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) of data into visualization and reporting platforms.
  • Assist in maintaining and improving CRM data quality and workflows in Salesforce.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and consistency across systems.

Requirements

• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and a passion for turning raw data into actionable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Required
  • Working towards a Bachelor's degree or Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field; recent grads who are within 6 months of graduation are also eligible to apply.
  • Must be available to work full-time Monday – Friday for 3 months between September 2026 - December 2026.
  • Start date: September 21, 2026 (note: this date is not flexible).
• Preferred Experience & Skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data modeling.
  • Experience with data analysis tools or programming languages (e.g., Python, R, SQL).
  • Familiarity with AI agents, automation tools, or large language model (LLM) applications.
  • Exposure to CRM platforms, particularly Salesforce.
  • Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
  • Prior coursework or project experience in market research, business analysis, or consumer behavior.

Schedule

• Full-time (Monday – Friday) for 3 months.
• Expected in-office presence up to four days per week.

Pay

The San Francisco/Bay Area base hourly range for this internship position is $33-38/hr and can vary if outside of this location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.