À propos de ce poste Business Development Intern chez NewsBreak
About NewsBreak
Founded in 2015, NewsBreak is the Content Intelligence platform shaping the future content economy. With over 40 million monthly active users, our flagship platform delivers highly personalized local news and information powered by advanced AI, recommendation systems, and adtech.
Recognized by Fast Company as #32 on the Top Workplaces for Innovators, we're proud to be Great Place to Work® certified and home to a dynamic team of technologists, product innovators, and business leaders who are passionate about solving meaningful challenges at scale.
Together, we reached unicorn status in 2021, and we remain committed to continuing this high-growth trajectory with the right team to fulfill our mission: building the infrastructure layer for content intelligence.
If you’re inspired to dream big, innovate fast, and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! For more information, visit www.newsbreak.com/about
About Nearby.ai
Nearby.ai is a home services platform that connects homeowners with trusted local service providers. We're looking for a motivated intern to help expand our merchant network through local business outreach and partnership development.
What You'll Do
- Research and identify local home service businesses (plumbers, electricians, cleaners, landscapers, HVAC, etc.) as potential partners
- Reach out to local merchants via phone, email, in-person visits, and social media to introduce Nearby.ai and onboard them onto our platform
- Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective partners using CRM tools or spreadsheets
- Assist in crafting outreach scripts, pitch decks, and partnership proposals
- Collect merchant feedback to help the team improve our value proposition and onboarding process
- Track outreach metrics (contacts made, response rates, conversion rates) and report weekly progress
Who You Are
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills — comfortable with cold outreach
- Self-starter who can work independently and manage their own schedule
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple conversations at once
- Interest in startups, local commerce, or the home services industry
Details
- Type: Part-time internship (10–20 hrs/week), flexible schedule
- Duration: 3–6 months
- Location: Remote with occasional local fieldwork
- Compensation: Paid （$18-22 hourly）
Why Join Nearby.ai
- Get hands-on BD experience at an early-stage company where your work directly impacts growth
- Learn the full cycle of partnership development — from prospecting to closing
- Flexible hours that work around your class schedule
- Potential to convert to a full-time role based on performance
