New Business Intern

The Shipyard; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Shipyard is seeking a curious, motivated New Business Intern to join our Columbus, OH team part-time (20-24 hours per week). This paid internship pays $18/hour and offers hands-on exposure to agency new business development, marketing strategy, and brand positioning at a leading independent marketing and communications agency.

This is a hybrid work-from-home/office position with in-office attendance required on Tuesdays and Thursdays; candidates must live near Columbus, OH.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in higher education (college, university, or vocational/technical program) is a plus, but not required.
• Genuine interest in agency new business development, brand strategy, and the broader marketing/advertising landscape.
• Strong research, writing, and presentation skills.
• Comfort working with data and presenting findings clearly.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word or eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support the New Business team in research and prospecting.
• Develop one-page prospect profiles.
• Prepare pre-kickoff research packets for the Business Development Supervisor.
• Enter new prospects into HubSpot and update CRM records.
• Assist with development of pitch decks, capabilities presentations, and RFP responses.
• Pull relevant case studies and update team bios.
• Populate proposal templates.
• Conduct competitive landscape research and industry/category analysis.
• Track industry trends and build competitive agency analyses.
• Schedule kickoffs, coordinate review meetings, prepare agendas, and maintain notes.

Skills

Research

Writing

Presentation

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Current enrollment in higher education or equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

The Shipyard is a leading, independent marketing and communication agency headquartered in Columbus, OH and San Diego, CA that brings together talented individuals across the creative, communications,mediaand digital landscape.

Uniquely designed to Engineer Brand Love through a unifying approach of paid, owned and earned channels, we work together to grow brands that audiencescan'thelp but love.

Our family of brands, Fahlgren Mortine, TURNER andTinyWins, spans integrated communications, travel and lifestyle, and digital innovation, giving us the range and depth to deliverforclients locally,regionallyand nationally.

SUMMARY

We are looking for a curious, motivatedNew BusinessInternto join ourColumbus, OHteam part-time, working 20-24 hours per week. This paid internship($18/hour)offers hands-on exposure to agency new business development, marketing strategy, and brand positioning at a leading independent marketing and communications agency.

This is a hybrid work from home/office position (in-office attendance isrequiredon Tuesdays & Thursdays) and the candidate must live nearColumbus, OH.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Support the New Business team in research and prospecting. Tasks may include:
  • Develop one-page prospect profiles
  • Prepare pre-kickoff research packets for the Business Development Supervisor
  • Enter new prospects into HubSpot
  • Update CRM records as needed
• Assist with the development of pitch decks, capabilities presentations, and RFP responses
  • Pull relevant case studies
  • Update team bios
  • Populate proposal templates
• Conduct competitive landscape research and industry/category analysis
  • Track industry trends and category news
  • Build competitive agency analyses
• Participate in internal meetings and provide support such as, schedule kickoffs, coordinate review meetings, prepare agendas, maintain meeting notes/action-item lists
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Current enrollment in higher education (college, university, or vocational/technical program), prior completion of one, or equivalent hands-on experience is a plus, but not required. We welcome career changers as well!
• Genuine interest in agency new business development, brand strategy, and the broader marketing/advertising landscape
• Strong research, writing, and presentation skills
• Comfort working with data and presenting findings clearly
• Proficiency (or eagerness to learn) in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• A positive, proactive attitude in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and in team settings within an in-person and/or hybrid setting

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.