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 TinyWins, spans integrated communications, travel and lifestyle, and digital innovation, giving us the range and depth to deliver for clients locally, regionally and nationally.
Momentum is nothing without the people driving it. See who we are at https://theshipyard.com/culture before you hit apply!
SUMMARY
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.
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
Requirements
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Advertising, or related field.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.
- Live near Columbus, OH and able to work hybrid with in-office attendance on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- Available to work 20-24 hours per week (part-time).
- Strong research, writing, and presentation skills.
- Comfort working with data and presenting findings clearly.
- Proficiency or eagerness to learn PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
- Experience with or ability to learn HubSpot and CRM entry/updates.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Positive, proactive attitude and ability to work independently and in teams.
What We Do
The Shipyard is a leading, independent agency that builds performance-driven brands audiences can’t help but love. By applying modern mindsets to established models, we fuel brand and marketing decisions that are more courageous and more validated. Our ability to align bold creativity with individual consumer motivations lets us do more than hope for brand love – we methodically engineer it throughout the consumer journey. That’s how we activate the synergistic power of brand building and performance marketing. The Shipyard. Engineering Brand Love through the courageous ambitions of our people and our clients.
