2026 Growth (Business Development Summer Intern

McKinney • Durham, NC

4d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

At McKinney, we believe in getting unfair attention for brands. But before the work launches, before the campaign goes live — there’s Growth.
Growth is where opportunity meets ambition. It’s about identifying the right prospects, shaping compelling pitches, and building relationships that fuel the agency’s future.
We’re looking for curious, strategic, business-minded storytellers to join us for Summer 2026.
If you’re energized by new opportunities, love connecting dots across industries, and get excited about turning insight into persuasion — we want to meet you.
This isn’t a coffee-run internship. You’ll support real pitches, real prospecting efforts, and real agency growth initiatives.

Requirements

• A rising junior, senior, recent grad, or graduate student pursuing marketing, business, communications, advertising, or a related field
• Curious about how agencies grow and win new clients
• Strong researcher who enjoys digging into brands, industries, and trends
• A clear, persuasive communicator — both written and verbal
• Detail-oriented and organized, especially when managing multiple moving pieces
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
• Interested in brand positioning, competitive analysis, and storytelling
• Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed