Business Development Fall Internship

About the role

The Fall 2026 internship cycle runs from October to December 2026 and is a paid, remote educational internship lasting 12 weeks. Interns receive hands‑on learning, report directly to a supervisor, explore their career field, gain in‑house agency experience, build resume‑ready skills, and establish mentors and professional networks. They also engage with real client work and see how large‑scale brand experiences are executed. This specific position reports to a Senior Manager, New Business, focusing on new business research and sales support to understand the business side of a multi‑million‑dollar agency, with work that may support activations tied to major cultural moments such as sports, entertainment, and live events.

Responsibilities

• Conduct brand, product, and competitor research to support pitch development and project briefs
• Take notes during internal meetings and distribute clear summaries with key takeaways and action items
• Support general administrative and organizational tasks to improve team workflow and efficiency
• Perform quality assurance on decks by checking for typos, formatting consistency, and alignment issues
• Complete a New Business project over the course of the internship, building practical skills in research, insights, and sales strategy support
• Participate in on‑site project support as opportunities arise, providing exposure to the execution of live brand experiences
• Research, gather, and analyze industry, market, cultural, and competitor insights to support new business efforts and inform sales strategy
• Attend and take notes in department meetings and RFP briefing calls
• Support preparation for capabilities meetings including in‑depth research on new business leads and prospects, creating custom materials, etc.
• Assist in preparing and organizing incoming RFP documents for internal circulation

Qualifications

• Persistent, positive attitude toward following up and tracking progress
• Strong research skills
• Proactive approach to workload and projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Solid written, verbal, presentation, and analytical skills
• Organized and detail‑oriented
• Flexibility and adaptability to a fast‑paced work environment
• Proficiency in AI software, LinkedIn & Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, and Keynote or Power Point)
• Ability to stay organized and adapt in a fast‑paced environment

Requirements

• Be currently enrolled in a college/university
• Must have a personal laptop/computer
• Ideally, within a 1‑hour drive of LA to participate in in‑office gatherings
• Must be able to work remotely at least 3 full days a week, up to 30 hours total (availability for Tuesdays 10‑11 am PST is required); Monday‑Thursday preferred
• Ideal majors: Business, Marketing, Communications, Advertising. We welcome candidates from other majors who can demonstrate strong research, writing, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Location: We are a hybrid company with hub locations in Los Angeles and New York. The ideal candidate is located in Los Angeles, however, we will consider remote candidates for this role.

Pay

Hourly estimation: $17.00‑$20.25 per hour. This is a non‑exempt role.

Schedule

Internship runs for 12 weeks (October–December 2026). Remote work required; must be able to work remotely at least 3 full days a week, up to 30 hours total. Availability for Tuesdays 10‑11 am PST is required; Monday‑Thursday preferred.