Business Management Intern

Company: Internships
Location: San Diego
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Is This You? You're naturally curious about why businesses make the decisions they do — and even more curious about what they should do next. You love digging into audiences, markets, competition, and trends. You can switch between zooming way out (what's the big picture?) and zooming way in (what insights actually matter?) You're energized by solving problems, asking smart questions, and exploring how strategy shapes the way brands grow. And you're excited to experience how an agency uses data, insights, and crossfunctional collaboration to guide clients toward smarter decisions. If you geek out equally over consumer behavior, storytelling, trends, and market dynamics… this role is calling your name. What You'll Need: An interest in business strategy, market research, or consumer insights A love for organizing information and drawing meaningful conclusions Strong written and verbal communication skills Curiosity, critical thinking, and a willingness to ask "why?" and "what if?" Comfort working with multiple teams and gathering input from different perspectives A growth mindset and openness to feedback Enthusiasm for learning how AI can support research and strategic thinking (no experience required!) What You'll Do: You'll support our Business Strategy team as they uncover opportunities, build insights, and guide strategic thinking for client programs. Expect to: Research target audiences, industry trends, and competitive landscapes Support team members in developing strategic insights for client programs Help summarize findings in clear, compelling ways for internal teams and clients Assist with discovery sessions, strategic planning, and annual planning prep Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Creative, Media, Analytics, etc.) to translate insights into direction Learn how strategy connects to marketing plans, campaigns, content, and creative decisions Explore how AI tools can support research, synthesis, and early-stage ideation You'll contribute to real client work, learning how strategy drives everything that comes next. *This role is a hybrid role based out of our San Diego office, with at least 2-3 days in the office* This Is Us: We're Red Door Interactive— a national, award-winning, full-service marketing agency. We work with mid-market and Fortune 500 companies to optimize brand and performance marketing across all channels – paid, earned, and owned. Using data, technology, and top-industry talent, we deliver meaningful brand experiences that drive more revenue for clients such as Titleist, Patagonia, Stone Brewing, Sun Bum, Bosch, among others. Beyond our tactical capabilities, Red Door's approach to client engagements allows us to solve enterprise marketers' biggest challenges around stakeholder alignment, cross-department silos, resourcing, and measurement. What's In It For You? Working with us, you get a culture of learning and collaboration with professional growth and advancement opportunities. You will work as part of an engaged, respectful, knowledgeable team that values collaboration and learning. Technology & Wellness Resources Employee Events & Get-Togethers Opportunities for shadowing, learning, and growth! This range may differ based on your geographic location, cost of living considerations, and individual experience and skill set. Hiring Range $21—$21 USD Red Door's Commitment to Coming Together at Work When work resonates with people in a wide range of industries, geographies, and cultures, we all win. To create impactful work together, we nurture an inclusive environment that invites diverse voices and empowers our people to contribute their whole selves to our craft. Red Door Interactive is an Equal Opportunity Employer Celebrating the Diversity of our Employees, our Clients, and the Work We Do.

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