Samba TV

Business Development Intern

New York, U.S.

Internship

$20 – $25 per hour

TLDR

Collaborate with experienced dealmakers and strategists to identify partnership opportunities and support growth initiatives within the innovative ecosystem at Samba TV.

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 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.

Samba may collect personal information directly from you, as a job applicant, Samba may also receive personal information from third parties, for example, in connection with a background, employment or reference check, in accordance with the applicable law. For further details, please see Samba's Applicant Privacy Policy. For residents of the EU , Samba Inc. is the data controller.

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Samba TV

Samba TV provides advanced tracking of streaming and broadcast video globally using proprietary data and technology. Our mission is to transform the viewing experience, catering to audiences who demand more insightful and engaging interactions with content.

Founded: Founded 2008
Employees: 201-500 employees
Industry: Media
Total raised: $46M raised

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