Business Development Intern

Samba is an AI-powered media intelligence company on a mission to give marketers the complete picture of their audiences. Our AI indexes media consumption across millions of smart TVs and 2.5 billion web pages, combining that data with third-party signals through the Samba Knowledge Graph, a map of the real interests, behaviors, and purchase intent of 1.5 billion user profiles globally. Brands, agencies, publishers, and platforms use Samba to make smarter decisions across every stage of the marketing funnel.

We're looking for a Business Development Intern to join our BD team in New York for Summer 2026. You'll work alongside experienced dealmakers and strategists to identify high-impact partnership opportunities, support outreach efforts, and contribute to the growth of Samba TV's ecosystem. This is a great opportunity to get real exposure to how a data and technology company builds and scales strategic relationships.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Research prospective partners, clients, and market opportunities to support BD pipeline development

Co-develop outreach materials, pitch decks, and partnership proposals

Track and maintain BD pipeline and CRM records (e.g. Salesforce)

Participate in partner calls and internal strategy discussions, capturing key insights and next steps 

Analyze market trends, competitor landscape, and industry news to surface actionable insights

Support execution of strategic initiatives across the BD team

Collaborate with cross-functional teams across sales, product, and marketing to support partnership initiatives

WHO YOU ARE

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Communications, or a related field

Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to synthesize information clearly

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proactive, self-starter mindset with strong attention to detail

Interest in media, advertising technology, or data-driven businesses

Experience with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) or prior BD/sales internship experience is a plus

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment

Samba TV is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We strive to empower connection with one another, reflect the communities we serve, and tackle meaningful projects that make a real impact.