Intern, Business Development

Company Description

Hi there! We’re Razorfish. We’ve been leading the marketing industry with our digital expertise since the start of the internet. But in 2020, we did a full reboot. What’s different? It all starts with people. Weird, wonderful, complex people - with diverse backgrounds in strategy, creative and technology. But no matter how different we are, we all have one thing in common. We believe our differences are our strength. So we push for inclusion, challenge convention and bring in new perspectives, to inspire new ideas. Because when we connect by understanding what makes people different, we can create unforgettable experiences that enrich lives. Join us at razorfish.com.

Overview

Curious about what’s next in marketing, technology, and creativity?

At Razorfish, we don’t just follow trends—we help shape them. Our 2026 Summer Internship Program is designed for bold thinkers who want hands-on experience, meaningful collaboration, and exposure to real client work.

Applications are now open for college juniors, seniors, and recent graduates (up to six months post-graduation) who are eager to learn, contribute, and grow alongside industry leaders.

Program Details

• Internship Dates: June 1 - July 31, 2026
• In-Office: Hybrid (3 days per week in-office) - designed for collaboration, creativity, and connection
• Office Locations: Chicago | Miami | New York | Birmingham, MI

What You’ll Experience

• Real Client Work: Gain hands-on real-world experience working with leading brands, and see your ideas move from concept to execution.
• Mentorship & Support:Learn from experienced teammates who provide guidance, feedback, and insight into agency life.
• A Culture That Values Your Voice:We encourage fresh perspectives and thoughtful ideas. You’ll be invited to participate, share, and challenge our thinking.
• Professional Development:Build your skills through a guided campaign pitch competition, with access to industry-leading learning tools.
• Connection & Growth:Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams and build relationships across the agency. High-performing interns may be considered for full-time opportunities, with continued growth supported through our early career development programs.

Who You Are

• A college junior, senior, or recent graduate (up to six months post-graduation)
• A student or recent graduate in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Business, or a related field
• A strong communicator with an interest in storytelling, branding, and digital marketing
• Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Responsibilities

As a Business Development Intern, you will be on the front lines to support our business development initiatives, driving exciting growth for the organization. You will work closely with Business Development leadership and operations on projects and tasks that helps the greater organization produce leads and convert pursuits.

• Partner with Business Development and Organic teams to provide brand and client research, agency relationships, and annual revenue to qualify prospective clients.
• Assist with content creation for RFIs, RFPs and pitch responses.
• Support administrative duties related to a pitch including securing meetings, capturing meeting notes and next steps, creating client profiles, and assisting in pitch production and development.
• Collaborate with the Strategic Growth team to save and organize important new business content for future use.
• Work closely with the outbound and prospecting team to support lead generation programs and event management.

Qualifications

• A college junior, senior, or recent graduate (up to six months post-graduation).
• A student or recent graduate in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• A strong communicator with an interest in storytelling, branding, and digital marketing.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Able to work with a sense of urgency under tight deadlines.
• You love to stay on top of the latest trends, strategies, and technologies as well as how competitors within the industry are doing things.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency. Salesforce experience is a plus.

Additional Information

The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:

• Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
• Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
• Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
• Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
• Matching Gifts programs
• Flexible working arrangements
• ‘Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
• Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

Razorfish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [email protected].

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: $20 per hour. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 2/27/2026.