Business Development Internship

Brilliant PR & Marketing, one of the most respected and rapidly growing agencies focused on family-oriented brands, seeks a REMOTE Public Relations & Business Development Intern, 15 hours a week to help support the agency’s growing, award-winning team to start immediately. We will also fill a spot for our Fall/Winter (August-January) semester. We are looking for someone in the Pacific or Mountain Time Zones.

Who We Are:

So what’s Brilliant all about? We are a unique PR agency, celebrating 15 years in business with nearly 30 team members who all work remotely across the US. We give our team the resources they need to get their work done without having to sit in a cubicle or stuffy office. From costume contests to virtual happy hours and Slack GIFs, we prioritize connecting with each other and creating a sense of community. Although we are remote, team members are expected to be available online during regular business hours, and there is occasional travel for events and trade shows.

What We Do:

Brilliant is in its second decade as a fully remote company and is one of the most respected agencies serving consumer lifestyle brands with a specific focus on products, brands, and services for families including baby and maternity, toys and games, tech, housewares, and food. 

Job Description:

We have two internship sessions – Summer/Fall (June-December) and Winter/Spring (January-May) – and many interns end up staying for multiple sessions. Active interns get first pick for the following semester internship spots!

Interns will learn the ins and outs of marketing through real-world experience in supporting Brilliant’s public relations, paid influencer and new business development team. You won’t just be an intern, you’ll be a key member in the success of our new business team and brand partnerships. You can expect to be tasked with projects that will utilize your existing skill set while working under several different Brilliant teams, with no two days being alike. With that, it is critical that interns can meet deadlines, respond to messages in a timely manner, and be proactive in communicating with their team.

Our Dream Team Member:

• Foundational marketing skills 
• Professional demeanor and a drive to succeed
• Team player attitude and proven ability to communicate and work with team members across different teams 
• Excellent writing skills
• Social media savvy and skilled in spotting trends 
• Resourceful attitude and keen attention to detail and organization 
• Willing to achieve, take ownership, and exceed goals set
• A mindset focused on seizing opportunities and moving with urgency
• Able to prioritize and complete tasks with excellence
• Adaptability to a dynamic, fast-moving environment
• Shares in brainstorms and isn’t afraid to come up with and try new ideas
• Excited about building a strong career foundation to build from post graduation

Potential Responsibilities Include:

• Support in the day-to-day sales responsibilities working under the New Business Development team 
• Well versed with platforms such as Google Drive, AirTable, HubSpot, TikTok, Instagram, Seamless, LinkedIn and CreatorIQ 
• Assist in the development and creation of sales presentations to brand partners and internal new business team on a weekly basis 
• Learn how to identify prospective client targets and assist your team in building pitch lists
• Assist in managing Brilliant’s social media channels including: content creation, posting/community management and reporting 
• Improve your writing skills by drafting campaign copy and research material 
• Support marketing team by maintaining strong working relationships with internal cross-functional teams to align calendars 
• Collect and report back appropriate metrics for monitoring our new client business and marketing efforts 
• Contribute to benchmarking and industry intelligence by providing summaries of key findings and trends 

Requirements Include:

• You must be a rising sophomore, junior or senior. 
• Previous office internship experience required in the marketing or public relations space
• Experience with Google Drive 
• 3.0 GPA or above
• Commit at least 15 hours a week during our normal office hours or 8-5 in your time zone

***Prior to applying for this position, please contact your College or University Career Center and verify that you are eligible to receive College Credits for an Internship although accepting credit hours is not necessary to accept an offer. If selected, Brilliant will reimburse you $250 each month for using your personal cell phone, computer, and home internet.***