Growth Intern

About

Growth — The Storytellers and Amplifiers

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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Pitch & Project Management

• 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

Business Development

• 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

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Experience & Technical Expertise

• 0–1 years of professional experience in marketing, communications, agency operations, project coordination, or related fields
• Internship or agency experience preferred
• 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
• 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

Capabilities

• 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

WHO YOU ARE

At Attention Arc, how you work is just as important as what you deliver. Our core competencies define the skills and behaviors that drive strong performance and meaningful impact:

• Credibility - You apply strong craft and sound judgment to your work, using data, insight, and expertise to produce reliable, high-quality outcomes.
• Clarity - You organize thinking, communication, and outputs in a way that makes complex information easy to understand and act on.
• Connection - You work effectively across teams and disciplines, contributing to shared outcomes through alignment, transparency, and collaboration.
• Care - You demonstrate accountability and professionalism, considering both the quality of the work and its impact on clients and teammates.
• Culture & Character - You take ownership of your growth, show consistency in your approach, and contribute positively to the standards and expectations of the team.

Together, these behaviors define what it means to do great work here - building trust, driving impact, and creating a culture where people and ideas thrive.

WHO WE ARE

We’re a media agency built for brands that value intention. At Attention Arc, we combine deliberate media craft with technology designed to amplify it. We build trusted partnerships so every decision stays aligned with what matters most. Media doesn’t fail because of technology. It fails when intention is missing.That’s why we exist.

To restore intention to media.

At 160 people across four offices in Phoenix, Durham, Irvington, and New York City, we occupy a deliberate sweet spot: big enough to handle major brands and complex business, nimble enough to actually move, make decisions, and drive impact. No unnecessary layers. No slow-moving bureaucracy. Just sharp thinking, fast execution, and tech-enabled.

Our culture is shaped by our values:

• All In - we show up with intensity and ownership
• No Sidelines - we collaborate without ego or boundaries
• Move With Curiosity - we ask why, explore boldly, and learn fast
• Truth With Heart - we communicate with honesty and empathy

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION

At Attention Arc, we believe people do their best work when they feel they belong. Inclusion isn’t just about representation, it’s about creating an environment where people feel seen, supported, and comfortable showing up as themselves.

We value different lived experiences and perspectives, and actively create space for those voices to shape our work. We’re committed to building an agency where everyone has a genuine seat at the table and is trusted to step in and contribute - fostering collaboration, encouraging curiosity, and creating opportunities for people to take ownership and make an impact.

Because when people feel heard, respected, and confident to step forward, we all move forward - together.

WHAT WE OFFER:

The compensation for this role is $18 per hour.

We’re committed to rewarding our people fairly and supporting their growth with intention. Our salaries are competitive, thoughtfully benchmarked, and designed to ensure equity across roles, experience, and impact. Growth at Attention Arc isn’t tied to a calendar, it’s driven by performance, progress, and potential. We continuously invest in our people through ongoing feedback, development, and opportunities to take on more, so you can keep building your career in meaningful ways.

We’re committed to making sure that everyone at Attention Arc has what they need to thrive, not just professionally, but personally.

Upon converting to full time hire, you can expect access to the following benefits:

• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Competitive Parental Leave that gives you time to bond with your family
• Hybrid work model with in-office collaboration
• Mental health support
• Annual agency contribution to 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Healthcare FSA
• Commuter benefits and corporate discounts
• Carrot Fertility and family-building support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Casual work environment, team building, and other social events

LOCATION

We operate on a hybrid, in-office model designed to foster collaboration, mentorship, and hands-on learning. Employees are expected to work from the office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) to fully experience the energy of our teams and build meaningful connections.

Candidates must reside in and be able to commute to Durham, North Carolina, three days a week.

RIGHT TO WORK IN THE US

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.