Business Intern

About the Role

Dailymattr is a curated news platform designed to build meaningful news habits for India’s next generation. The company delivers 100 fact-checked, hand-picked stories a day across text, video, and audio explainers. Its focus is on providing concise, trustworthy content with no fluff, filler, or fake news, so audiences can feel informed instead of overwhelmed. Dailymattr aims to turn staying informed into a sustainable daily habit rather than a tiring daily battle, offering a streamlined experience that fits modern digital lifestyles.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive growth by identifying, prospecting, and securing new partnerships, advertisers, and distribution opportunities that align with Dailymattr’s mission.
• Build and manage a pipeline of potential partners.
• Conduct market and competitor research.
• Develop tailored proposals and pitches.
• Negotiate commercial terms and close deals.
• Collaborate with product, editorial, and marketing teams to ensure smooth onboarding and ongoing partner success.
• Monitor performance metrics.
• Prepare regular reports and forecasts.
• Provide feedback to refine offerings and revenue strategies.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing partners.
• Represent the brand in external meetings.
• Contribute to strategic planning for revenue and audience growth.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in business development, partnership management, and sales, with the ability to build and maintain long-term professional relationships.
• Experience in market research, data analysis, and forecasting to inform growth strategies and decision-making.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with confidence in pitching to senior stakeholders and external partners.
• Proficiency in CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce or similar) and productivity software (spreadsheets, presentation tools) to manage pipelines and reporting.
• Background in media, digital content, advertising, or related industries is highly beneficial, especially in fast-paced startup environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting, manage multiple priorities, and deliver on targets with minimal supervision.
• Genuine interest in news, media consumption habits, and building impactful products for next-generation audiences.