Brand Partnerships & Business Development Intern (Remote)

About The Foggy Mirror

The Foggy Mirror is a podcast that engages listeners through candid, insightful dialogues with experts, creatives, and leaders spanning various disciplines. Hosted by Janmejay, the series delves beneath surface narratives to examine societal, cultural, and geopolitical phenomena alongside personal stories and philosophies. The show aims for a genuine and reflective tone akin to intimate late-night discussions, available on platforms including YouTube and Spotify.

Internship Overview

This role offers an opportunity to work closely with the podcast host in expanding commercial partnerships, emphasizing research, targeted outreach, and collaboration development. The internship provides hands-on learning in business development and partnership management, featuring responsibilities like crafting proposals, maintaining communication pipelines, and supporting commercial dialogue.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze brands and businesses that resonate with the podcast's thematic content and target audience.
• Research and vet potential sponsors, including title, associate, and episode sponsors.
• Explore and develop brand integration concepts, sponsored content formats, and social media collaboration opportunities.
• Locate decision-makers and assist in initiating personalized engagement via email, LinkedIn, and similar professional channels.
• Support the creation of compelling pitch materials and customized partnership proposals.
• Manage follow-ups, coordinate meetings, and aid commercial negotiations under the host's guidance.
• Research and shortlist founders, entrepreneurs, professionals, authors, and content creators for potential paid podcast guest appearances.
• Communicate the terms and expectations of paid participation clearly and facilitate initial interactions and bookings, pending host approval.
• Maintain organized records of prospects, outreach efforts, and partnership progress.
• Provide weekly updates on lead status, meetings, and partnership development.
• Collaborate with the production team to monitor and schedule partnership deliverables efficiently.

Applicant Eligibility

• Applicants must be available to work remotely full-time and start between October 1st and November 5th, 2026.
• The internship spans three months.
• Applicants should demonstrate the necessary skills and enthusiasm for business development and marketing.
• Open to fresh graduates and students with relevant interests.

Skills and Qualities Desired

• Proficient research abilities with clear verbal and written communication.
• Comfortable engaging new contacts and maintaining professional follow-ups.
• Self-driven, organized, and eager to learn with an ability to take initiative.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn, spreadsheet applications, and presentation software is advantageous.
• Prior experience in related fields is beneficial but not mandatory.

Compensation & Benefits

• Monthly stipend between INR 13,000 and 20,000, including a fixed component of INR 8,000–10,000 and performance-based incentives of INR 5,000–10,000.
• Flexible working hours and a five-day workweek.
• Certificate of internship completion and a letter of recommendation upon successful tenure.
• Potential job offer resulting in a full-time salary ranging from INR 240,000 to 400,000 annually upon conversion.

Additional Information

This internship provides real-world exposure to the creator economy, direct mentorship from the podcast host, and a thorough understanding of the end-to-end business development and sponsorship lifecycle within the podcasting industry.