Application Guide

How to Apply for Summer 2026 Intern - Product Management

at Workiva

🏢 About Workiva

Workiva stands out by focusing specifically on integrated ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting, helping organizations transparently communicate their climate impact and compliance efforts. Unlike generic software companies, Workiva operates at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and regulatory compliance, making it ideal for candidates passionate about using tech for environmental and social impact. Their remote-first approach offers flexibility while working on meaningful problems in the growing ESG space.

About This Role

This Product Management internship involves hands-on experience with customer research methodologies and data analysis to inform product decisions at a company specializing in ESG reporting software. You'll contribute directly to understanding user needs in the sustainability reporting space while building relationships across product teams. This role is impactful because you'll help shape tools that enable transparent climate reporting for organizations worldwide.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with reviewing customer usage data dashboards to identify patterns in how ESG professionals use Workiva's platform, followed by a virtual meeting with senior product managers to discuss research findings. You'd spend time analyzing customer feedback from support tickets or user interviews, then collaborate with designers or engineers to brainstorm solutions for identified pain points in climate reporting workflows.

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🎯 Who Workiva Is Looking For

  • A student pursuing business, computer science, sustainability studies, or related fields who can articulate how their coursework connects to ESG reporting or product management
  • Someone who demonstrates leadership through campus projects or previous internships where they influenced team direction without formal authority
  • A self-starter with examples of taking initiative in ambiguous situations, ideally with some exposure to data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, or analytics platforms)
  • A communicator who can show concrete examples of developing and presenting a product vision, perhaps through class projects or extracurricular activities

📝 Tips for Applying to Workiva

1

Highlight any coursework or projects related to sustainability, ESG, climate reporting, or regulatory compliance to show domain interest

2

Include specific examples where you analyzed data to make decisions, even if from class projects or student organizations

3

Mention any experience with remote collaboration tools or distributed teamwork since this is a remote position

4

Connect your leadership examples to influencing without authority, as product managers often lead through persuasion

5

Research Workiva's specific ESG reporting platform (Wdesk) and mention how you'd approach understanding its users' needs

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your interest in ESG/sustainability reporting and why Workiva's specific mission resonates with you", 'Concrete examples of taking initiative in ambiguous situations with minimal direction', 'Experience analyzing data to inform decisions, even from academic or extracurricular contexts', "How you've built relationships across teams and advocated for users or stakeholders in previous roles"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Workiva's specific ESG reporting solutions and their recent product announcements
  • → Current trends and challenges in ESG reporting and climate disclosure regulations
  • → Workiva's company culture and remote work practices from employee reviews
  • → The product management team structure at Workiva and their public-facing team members

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach understanding the pain points of ESG reporting professionals?
2 Describe a time you analyzed data to recommend a course of action and the outcome
3 How do you prioritize competing product ideas or features when resources are limited?
4 What interests you about remote product management collaboration specifically?
5 How would you explain Workiva's value proposition to someone unfamiliar with ESG reporting?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic applications that don't mention ESG, sustainability, or climate reporting
  • Focusing only on technical skills without demonstrating communication or influence abilities
  • Failing to show curiosity about Workiva's specific products or mission beyond just wanting any PM internship

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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