Summer Intern - Business Development

This is a Part Time Unpaid Internship

Internship Start Date/Season: 7/1/25
Internship Duration: 10/1/25
Time/Days Required: 6-8 hours per week
Workplace Requirements: fully remote

The podcast just surpassed 4.3 million channel views on YouTube and ranks in the top 5% most globally shared on Spotify. We've featured incredible guests like: Jack Black, G-Eazy, Clancy (Tyler, The Creator's Manager), Kathryn Frazier (The Weeknd's Publicist), LaRussell, Coodie & Chike (Netflix, Kanye West Documentary Directors ''Jeen-yuhs''), and Brock Korsan (Kendrick Lamar's A&R). The podcast is hosted by Samson Shulman, a former Interscope Records executive turned therapist.

What You'll Do //

Donor & Investor Development:

Research and qualify individual donors, foundations, and impact investors to arrange meetings
Draft personalized outreach emails and follow-ups; maintain outreach records

Brand & Event Partnerships:

Identify companies aligned with the mission of Connection is Magic to partner for live in person interviews with artists at Miami Art Basel 2025
Brainstorm marketing concepts to pitch in our outreach for sponsorship packages and on-site activations
University Live-Podcast Interview Coordination:
Liaise with campus programming boards to host a marquee live podcast recording with a high-profile guest
Manage logistics (dates, tech specs, marketing assets) in collaboration with university staff

Ideal Qualifications //

Passion for mental health, the arts, and pop-culture
Excellent written communication; comfortable cold-emailing executives and donors
Strong research and organizational skills
Self-starter mindset; thrives in a fast-growing, mission-driven environment
Prior experience in fundraising, sponsorship, campus programming, or event production is a plus

What You'll Gain //

Hands-on fundraising & partnerships experience directly impacting a national nonprofit
Portfolio-worthy projects (sponsor decks, donor briefs, event plans)
Executive-level mentorship from a former Interscope executive turned therapist & founder
Networking opportunities with industry leaders, donors, and cultural institutions
Academic credit and letters of recommendation