Business Development Intern

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• Remote Duration : Semester Credit : Must obtain academic internship credit (if applicable) Hours : 20 hours / week (flexible) Reports to : Frank Rocks - Business Development Manager About Alkemy X Alkemy X is a leading global media company and creative partner breaking new ground at the intersection of entertainment, technology and advertising working across film, television, agencies, and brands.
• Our in-house team of showrunners, producers, directors, writers, editors, artists and animators bring ideas to life by collaborating in an end-to-end pipeline, allowing the team to ideate, produce and deliver content that engages and excites audiences.  —providing visual effects, animation, editorial & finishing, and independent film support.
• Our award-winning, pre-eminent Visual Effects team delivers top-notch creative results for networks including Netflix, Amazon, HBO, NBC, Starz and ABC and global brands such as Coca-Cola, Samsung, Delta, IBM, Adidas and The New York Times.
• With offices in New York City, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Toronto, Vancouver, London and Amsterdam, our team has a proven track record of working together to bring a unique approach to every project.
• With an eye towards continually elevating visuals, Alkemy X is behind the visual effects for such top series as including recent well-known and acclaimed projects such as the Power Book franchise, The Hunting Wives , Wolfs , Reagan , The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar , Death and Other Details , The Whale , Asteroid City , The Walking Dead franchise, and countless others.
• Role Overview Alkemy X is seeking a highly motivated and creative intern to aid our Visual Effects Business Development team in expanding Alkemy X’s creative footprint in the global entertainment visual effects industry.
• Our superstar intern will be responsible for helping to research leads and opportunities, crafting outreach, setting meetings, and brainstorming ideas and strategies that support Alkemy X’s Visual Effects Department Business Development initiatives.
• Through the process, through this internship you will be exposed to how a global creative production and visual effects company wins new projects and manages its pipeline development.
• This internship will work closely with the Business Development and creative teams to develop messaging and outreach strategies.
• This is an ideal opportunity for someone with strong communication skills, a proactive attitude, and a demonstrated interest in the entertainment industry.

Key Responsibilities Research and identify potential leads — e.g. production companies, visual effects supervisors, post houses, agencies, studio contacts, etc.   Build and maintain outreach templates (cold email templates, LinkedIn messages, follow-ups) tailored for Entertainment / VFX prospects   Send outreach daily (email, LinkedIn, or other channels) and track open / reply / conversion metrics   Manage a CRM (or spreadsheet pipeline) — input lead data, status, next steps, and notes   Help qualify leads (gather basic company info, budgets, decision-makers)   Support proposals or pitch materials as needed — pulling together company background, past case studies, showreels   Monitor industry news, trade publications, social media for potential business leads and motion picture / TV announcements   Provide weekly status reports :

Apollo, Pipedrive, etc.)   Self-motivated, proactive, takes initiative   Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree Must be available at least 2 days per week (we can set a schedule based on your availability) Must be able to work virtually and receive college or other academic credit for your internship hours   What You’ll Gain Real, hands-on experience in business development within the entertainment / VFX sector   Exposure to how creative studios pitch, win, and manage projects   Opportunity to build your professional network — contacts in film, VFX, and production   Mentorship and feedback from experienced BD, creative, and production leadership   A resume-boosting internship where your contributions will directly impact company growth   Compensation & Logistics Academic credit required / accepted   Weekly check-ins with BD Manager   Flexible schedule (as long as core hours or goals are met)   Tools and resources provided (CRM access, outreach tools, training)   How to Apply Please submit :