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Business Development & Creative Strategy Intern

Location: Hybrid (East Brunswick, New Jersey)

Industry: Strategy, Business Innovation, Partnerships, Brand Development

About Us

We partner with forward-thinking brands and collaborators to launch bold ideas at the intersection of culture, business, and innovation.

Role Overview

We’re seeking a sharp, resourceful, and creatively-driven Business Development & Creative Strategy Intern to join our team. This role blends strategic analysis with creative thinking, and you’ll work across brand pitches, partnership opportunities, market research, and ideation decks to help us expand our impact and vision.

What You’ll Do

• Identify and research prospective clients, partners, and trendsetters in our target industries

• Assist with outreach strategies and pitch creation to secure partnerships or deals

• Participate in brainstorming sessions for brand campaigns, product collaborations, and new business ideas

• Support the development of business proposals, partnership decks, and strategic memos

• Track partnership pipelines and help manage conversations through CRM or Notion

• Help prepare briefing documents and competitive research ahead of client meetings

• Stay on top of industry trends, emerging brands, and cultural insights that inspire bold strategic moves

What We’re Looking For

• Current undergrad (junior/senior preferred) or recent grad in Business, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Design, or related fields

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong research instincts and a curious, investigative mindset

• An eye for branding, storytelling, and market differentiation

• Bonus: Familiarity with tools like Notion, Figma, Canva, Pitch, or Airtable

• Ability to work independently while being collaborative and open to feedback

What You’ll Gain

• Experience shaping creative business strategies from the ground up

• Exposure to client pitches, brand positioning, and the partnership process

• The chance to contribute ideas to real-world campaigns and business development projects

• 1:1 mentorship from our founder or strategy lead

• A network of inspiring creatives, strategists, and entrepreneurs

How to Apply

Send your resume, a short note about why you’re interested in this hybrid role, and any creative or strategic work samples (optional but encouraged) via Handshake.

NOTE: Central Jersey Local Candidates Only ( citizenship required for this role)