Business Development Intern

Global Strategy Group is looking for a temporary part-time Intern to support our Marketing and Business Development team, which focuses on new business initiatives.

This position is designed for rising college seniors or recent graduates who are motivated to jump in and take a hands-on approach to learn about the work we do for our clients.

You will have the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of a bustling agency while contributing valuable work to the team. It is essential that you have excellent communication skills, demonstrate creativity, and understand the importance of attending to even the smallest details.

As the Business Development Intern, you will help the team as they respond to new business opportunities, as well as with GSG’s external marketing communications and brand visibility efforts.

You must be able to commit working [temporarily] part-time (approximately 20 hours per week). The position will be a hybrid role with an in-person component in our NYC office. Pay rate is $20/hour.

Responsibilities

• Perform extensive background research around potential new business clients and opportunities
• Draft new business emails, pitch decks, and other materials
• Assist with GSG social media content, as needed
• Manage marketing event and database lists
• Help coordinate and prepare external marketing events
• Assist with special marketing and new business research projects

Qualifications

• You are motivated and responsible, a natural self-starter, and someone who can execute strong work with minimal direction
• You work quickly and efficiently and understand the importance of attending to even the smallest details
• You have a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism
• You have excellent writing, research, and communication skills, in addition to general office administrative skills
• You are proficient with PowerPoint, Excel, and Word, operating in an Outlook & PC world
• You have strong interpersonal skills, you are organized, and you can prioritize and multi-task well
• You are comfortable working independently, as well as part of a team
• You are comfortable talking on the phone with vendors, colleagues, and media. You’re ready to reach out to a complete stranger to get the necessary information!
• You are familiar with social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and other cutting-edge outlets, and have a sense of best practices within these spaces.
• You have some bonus tools in your back pocket, such as experience and familiarity with CRM and/or database platforms. These are not required, but certainly a plus!

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, please send your information our way!

When submitting your resume, please include a cover letter which highlights your relevant experience, along with why you want to be part of the team at GSG. We are interested in candidates who align with our mission and want to contribute to our continued growth.

Candidates who match the needs for the position will be contacted via email.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation to complete your online application or participate in the interview process, please reach out to hr@globalstrategygroup.com or you may call (212) 260-8813 and ask to speak to someone in Human Resources – Talent Acquisition.

Global Strategy Group, LLC.

Global Strategy Group (GSG) is a full-service research, public affairs, and communications agency tackling some of today’s most complex and important challenges. With more than two and half decades of experience and a team of 150+ talented professionals, we protect and build corporate reputations, influence public affairs decision makers, advocate on important social issues, and win campaigns. We combine unparalleled subject matter expertise with data-driven insights and innovative methodologies to generate urgency among stakeholders and key audiences, delivering tangible success for our clients. 

Global Strategy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At GSG, we are distinguished by our depth of talent. Our people are team players, straight shooters, and problem solvers. We bring passion, energy, and drive to everything we do. This all comes from our closely held firm values, which have guided us since the day GSG opened its doors. We are committed to ensuring that our workplace provides a diverse, inclusive, and culturally rich atmosphere and are always looking for talented individuals to add to our culture.

We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: race, religion or creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, uniform service member status, or any other protected class under federal, state or local statute.