Growth Intern

Attention Arc•Durham, NC

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

At Attention Arc, we exist to restore intention to media. As part of our Growth team — The Storytellers and Amplifiers — you’ll help shape how the world sees Attention Arc by connecting our people, work, and values to the audiences who matter most. This team plays a critical role in the agency puzzle, turning reputation, relationships, and storytelling into engines for growth. As the Growth Intern, you’ll be the operational backbone of our new business engine — the person who keeps pitches moving, deadlines met, and the right people connected at the right time. This internship is designed as a pathway to full-time employment, contingent upon successful performance and completion of the program. This is an opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, loves bringing structure to complexity, and wants exposure to senior agency leadership and high-impact business development work. You’ll work closely with our Supervisor of Growth and collaborate across departments to support new business development, marketing communications, and agency visibility initiatives.

Requirements

0–1 years of professional experience in marketing, communications, agency operations, project coordination, or related fields
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple timelines, priorities, and stakeholders simultaneously
Strong written communication skills across formats, including social content, presentations, long-form writing, and client-facing materials
Proficiency with Google Workspace and Mac OS required
Exceptional organization and attention to detail with the ability to keep complex processes moving efficiently
Strong communication skills and confidence interacting with senior leaders and cross-functional teams
Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and solve problems independently
High learning agility and curiosity — you absorb information quickly and apply it thoughtfully
Collaborative approach with the ability to build relationships across personalities, disciplines, and levels
Comfort operating in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments where priorities can shift quickly
You apply strong craft and sound judgment to your work, using data, insight, and expertise to produce reliable, high-quality outcomes.
You organize thinking, communication, and outputs in a way that makes complex information easy to understand and act on.
You work effectively across teams and disciplines, contributing to shared outcomes through alignment, transparency, and collaboration.
You demonstrate accountability and professionalism, considering both the quality of the work and its impact on clients and teammates.
You take ownership of your growth, show consistency in your approach, and contribute positively to the standards and expectations of the team.
You must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. At this time, we are not sponsoring or providing assistance with obtaining work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Internship or agency experience preferred
Familiarity with HubSpot, Monday.com, Salesforce, Mailchimp, or related tools is a plus
Basic Adobe Creative Suite or presentation design skills are appreciated but not required
Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end coordination for new business pitches, including timelines, deliverables, and RFP submission requirements
Serve as the operational connector across leadership teams to ensure alignment throughout the pitch process
Schedule and manage all pitch-related meetings, ensuring the right stakeholders are engaged and prepared
Maintain organized communication and documentation across active workstreams so no detail gets missed
Support go/no-go meetings, post-mortem discussions, and process improvements to strengthen future pitch performance
Research prospective clients, industries, and competitors to develop background profiles, personas, and strategic insights
Support RFI and RFP development from initial intake through final submission
Coordinate outbound prospecting initiatives, including thought leadership distribution, gifting programs, and awareness campaigns targeting consultants and key decision-makers
Assist with pitch deck development, print production, and presentation logistics
Help maintain organization and visibility across the agency’s pipeline of growth opportunities
Write and edit marketing materials, including case studies, newsletters, and internal communications
Support PR opportunities, consultant relationships, and industry partnership initiatives
Organize and maintain marketing assets and agency collateral, including profiles, credentials decks, and sizzle materials
Assist with HubSpot CRM updates, SEM support, and owned-channel marketing campaigns
Support planning and execution for agency events and visibility initiatives