[Hiring] Publisher Development Intern - Business Development @OpenX

Role Description

OpenX is seeking a motivated, commercially curious Summer Intern to join our Publisher Development (Business Development) team. This team is responsible for driving supply growth by identifying, evaluating, and onboarding premium publishers across display, mobile app, and CTV.

This role offers hands-on exposure to the ad tech ecosystem and the opportunity to work alongside senior sales leaders on strategic partnerships and revenue-driving initiatives. You will gain a strong understanding of how publishers monetize inventory and how OpenX differentiates in a competitive market.

What You'll Do

• Identify and research prospective publisher partners across CTV, mobile app, and web
• Analyze publisher business models, ownership structures, and monetization strategies
• Support pipeline development and track new business opportunities
• Prepare meeting briefs, opportunity summaries, and follow-up materials
• Partner cross-functionally with Account Management, Marketing, and Product teams
• Conduct industry and competitive research across the programmatic ecosystem
• Contribute to strategic projects including market expansion and publisher segmentation
• Present insights and recommendations to the Publisher Development team

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Communications, or related field
• Strong interest in sales, partnerships, media, or ad tech
• Excellent analytical, research, and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Google Sheets, Slides, and Docs (Excel a plus)
• Proactive, self-starter mindset with strong attention to detail

Requirements

• Hands-on experience in business development and partnership strategy
• Exposure to the programmatic advertising and ad tech ecosystem
• Direct mentorship from experienced commercial leaders
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful, revenue-driving initiatives

Benefits

• $20 - $20 an hour

Company Description

OpenX is focused on unleashing the full economic potential of digital media companies by making digital advertising markets and technologies designed to deliver optimal value to publishers and advertisers.