New Business Intern

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, media and 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 audiences can't help but love.

Our family of brands, Fahlgren Mortine, TURNER and Tiny Wins, spans integrated communications, travel and lifestyle, and digital innovation, giving us the range and depth to deliver for clients locally, regionally and nationally.

We're growing, and we're looking for people who are too. Come build something meaningful with us.

We are looking for a curious, motivated New Business Intern to join our Columbus, OH team 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 is required on Tuesdays & Thursdays) and the candidate must live near Columbus, OH
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• 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 Hub Spot
  • 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

• Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Advertising, or a related field
• 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.