New Business Internship Summer 2026 at MATTE Projects in New York, NY

MATTE is a 360° full-service creative studio at the convergence of hype, storytelling and design. We bring people together to inspire new ways of engaging, to provoke long term progress, and to entertain audiences around the world, while helping forward-thinking brands and institutions nimbly and truly do the same. Our studio capabilities range from strategic ideation and insights, creative development, branding and identity, experiential, web design and development, campaigns and content creation, all the way through full-scale production and execution.

DESCRIPTION:

The New Business Intern will support the Growth and New Business team in identifying opportunities, developing proposals, and helping drive MATTE’s continued expansion. This role offers hands-on exposure to the full new business lifecycle—from research and outreach through pitch development—within a fast-paced, creative environment.

Responsibilities and learning opportunities include:

• Support the development of new business proposals, pitch decks, and presentation materials
• Conduct research on prospective clients, industries, and market trends
• Assist in identifying and tracking new business opportunities and leads
• Help maintain and update new business pipelines and internal tracking documents
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Creative, Strategy, and Client Services teams to gather inputs for pitches
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions for pitch concepts and strategic approaches
• Assist in preparing materials for client meetings and presentations
• Provide day-to-day administrative and coordination support to the New Business team
• Be a student of the industry: stay informed on emerging brands, cultural trends, and competitive agency activity

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be enrolled in a University or Master’s program.
• Must be available for a minimum of 3 days per week to work in person at our offices in New York.
• Must be available between June 1st, 2026 and August 7th, 2026 Internships begin June 1st, 2026.
• Skilled in design, typography, and branding
• Interest in commercial film, video advertising, and social media content creation
• Time management ability, capacity to receive multiple assignments at once.

COMPENSATION:

This internship is unpaid. School credit can be provided.

Everyone is welcome at MATTE - we’re passionate about building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and creating an environment where our differences are celebrated. MATTE provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, MATTE will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.