RESEARCH AND OUTREACH INTERN

About the Role

RegulatingAI is seeking a sharp, detail-oriented intern to contribute to the expert networks of two flagship AI initiatives: AISB (AI Speakers Bureau) and FIRST EDITION™. This role involves researching potential authors and speakers, managing the Zoho CRM database with verified contact information, and conducting outreach to prominent voices in the AI field. The intern will report directly to the Program Manager.

About AISB

The AI Speakers Bureau connects leading AI experts, authors, and practitioners with conferences, media, and organizations requiring authoritative voices on artificial intelligence.

About FIRST EDITION™

First Edition™ is a platform where AI authors connect with publishers, readers, and enterprise partners, facilitating the dissemination of AI expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential AI authors (for First Edition) and AI speakers or experts (for AISB) across industry, academia, government, and enterprise.
• Find verified, up-to-date contact information, including email addresses, LinkedIn profiles, and professional affiliations.
• Accurately enter and maintain contact records in Zoho CRM, adhering to specified data structure and tagging conventions.
• Draft and send personalized outreach emails from approved templates to introduce AISB and First Edition to prospective authors and speakers.
• Track responses and follow-ups in Zoho CRM, ensuring the pipeline remains current, clean, and organized.
• Flag high-potential contacts to the Program Manager for prioritized outreach.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all contact and pipeline data.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree; any discipline is acceptable, with backgrounds in communications, marketing, business, or research being a plus.
• Sharp research instincts, with comfort in utilizing LinkedIn, Google, and public sources to find accurate contact information.
• Excellent written English, with the ability to compose outreach emails that sound natural.
• Comfort with detail-oriented, repetitive data entry and a commitment to accuracy.
• Self-motivated and reliable for remote, asynchronous work.
• Genuine interest in AI, publishing, or the speaker/conference industry is a strong plus.
• Prior exposure to a CRM (Zoho, HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar) is a bonus, not a requirement.
• Tools: Zoho CRM, LinkedIn, Google Workspace, Email outreach (Gmail / Zoho Mail).

What You'll Gain

• Direct mentorship from the Program Manager overseeing two high-visibility AI industry platforms.
• Practical experience in CRM management, research, and outreach.
• Exposure to the global AI author, speaker, and policy community.
• A completion certificate and letter of recommendation.
• Potential to convert to a paid role based on performance.

Location: Remote (India preferred) — core hours overlapping IST business hours

Type: Internship — Part-time or Full-time

Duration: 3 months, extendable based on performance

Reports To: Program Manager — AISB & First Edition, RegulatingAI

Start Date: Immediate