2026 Growth (Business Development Summer Intern

Join McKinney's Growth team as a Summer 2026 Business Development Intern and support real pitches, prospecting efforts, and agency growth initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, research new business opportunities, and develop pitch materials.

Requirements

• Partner with Growth, strategy, creative, and account teams to support new business efforts
• Research prospective clients, industries, and competitive landscapes
• Track and identify new business opportunities across brand, social, comms, and influencer spaces
• Assist in developing pitch materials, credentials decks, and case studies
• Help coordinate internal pitch timelines and cross-functional collaboration
• Contribute to thought starters and POV documents that showcase agency expertise
• Support outreach efforts and relationship-building initiatives
• Participate in brainstorms that shape how we position ourselves to win
• Bring cultural insights and business observations that strengthen our storytelling

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $18/hour for up to 40 hours/week
• Hands-on experience supporting real agency pitches and business development initiatives
• Exposure to brand strategy, creative positioning, and client acquisition
• Mentorship from Growth leaders and senior agency team members
• A deeper understanding of how agencies build pipelines and win business
• Experience crafting compelling narratives that differentiate an agency
• A strong foundation in the intersection of creativity, strategy, and commerce
• A network of teammates who will champion your growth