Business Development Intern (Summer 2026)

We're looking for a detail-oriented, design-forward Business Development Intern to support our sales and partnerships team. This role sits at the intersection of research, strategy, and presentation—helping turn opportunities into polished, client-ready materials that close deals. If you're someone who can take raw ideas and turn them into clean, compelling decks that actually sell, this is for you. Your responsibilities will include the following: Conduct sales and market research across brands, agencies, and potential partners Identify and compile prospect lists aligned with Areya Media's offerings (media, experiential, podcasts, branded content) Support the development of sales materials including pitch decks, one-sheets, and proposals Design high-quality, visually compelling presentations using Figma, Google Slides, and PowerPoint Translate rough ideas, notes, and strategy into structured, client-facing narratives Maintain and update templates for decks and sales collateral to ensure brand consistency Collaborate with the sales, audience development, and content teams to align on messaging Assist in customizing decks for specific clients, campaigns, and pitches Organize assets, case studies, and performance data for use in presentations Stay on top of design trends and presentation best practices to continuously elevate output We are seeking a candidate who is deeply immersed in the culture we represent, to be successful in this role, you should have: Strong design sensibility with a clean, modern aesthetic and attention to detail Proficiency in Figma, Google Slides, and PowerPoint Ability to build presentations that are not just visually strong, but strategically structured Strong research skills with the ability to synthesize information quickly and clearly Excellent written and verbal communication skills Organized and able to manage multiple projects with tight turnaround times Comfortable receiving feedback and iterating quickly Interest in media, marketing, advertising, and brand partnerships Nice to

Have:

Portfolio of presentation decks, pitch materials, or design work Familiarity with advertising, media sales, or experiential marketing Basic understanding of storytelling frameworks for sales (problem → solution → value) Experience working with brand guidelines and maintaining visual consistency While performing the responsibilities of the job, the following are working conditions that will be encountered. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Remote / Hybrid

work schedule Areya Media LLC.

offers the following:

Dates:

06/15/26 - 08/15/26 Rate $17/hr No more than 24 hours/week Areya Media is committed to defining and amplifying the voices of creators, contemporaries, and the people they inspire. The creation of bold, original and compelling content to entertain, inform and inspire Areya Media's audience.