Brand Partnerships & Business Development Associate (WFH & Part Time)

About the job:We are looking for a proactive, research-driven intern to help grow the podcast's commercial partnerships. Your focus will be on identifying and approaching potential sponsors, exploring brand collaborations, and connecting with individuals interested in paid guest appearances on the podcast.

Key Responsibilities:

A. Sponsorships & Brand Collaborations

1. Identify brands and businesses that align with TFM's content and audience.

2. Research and approach potential title sponsors, associate sponsors, and episode sponsors.

3. Explore opportunities for brand integrations, sponsored content, and social media collaborations.

4. Find relevant decision-makers and initiate personalised outreach through email, LinkedIn, and other suitable channels.

5. Help prepare pitch decks, sponsorship proposals, and customised partnership ideas.

6. Follow up with prospects, arrange meetings, and support commercial discussions.

B. Paid Guest Partnerships

1. Identify founders, entrepreneurs, professionals, authors, and creators who may be interested in paid podcast appearances to share their expertise, journey, or work.

2. Assess potential guests for relevance, credibility, and fit with TFM's audience.

3. Clearly communicate the paid participation format, offering, and deliverables.

4. Coordinate introductory calls and support discussions through to booking, subject to the host's approval.

C. Pipeline Management & Coordination

1. Maintain an organised tracker of prospects, contacts, outreach, follow-ups, and outcomes.

2. Share weekly updates on qualified leads, meetings, and conversion opportunities.

3. Coordinate with the host and production team to ensure agreed partnership deliverables are understood and scheduled.

The Foggy Mirror is a podcast featuring thought-provoking conversations with experts, creators, leaders, and changemakers across diverse fields. We explore ideas, experiences and perspectives that encourage people to question, reflect and see beyond the obvious.

What You'll Gain:

Hands-on experience in brand partnerships, business development and commercial conversations, while working directly with the creator and host of The Foggy Mirror.Who can apply:Only those candidates can apply who:have minimum 1 years of experienceSalary:₹ 2,00,000 - 6,00,000 /yearExperience:1 year(s)Deadline:[hidden]:59:59Skills required:Networking, Business Development, Interpersonal skills and Research and AnalyticsOther Requirements:1. Strong written and verbal communication skills.2. Good research skills and confidence in reaching out to new people.3. An interest in podcasts, digital media, sales, marketing, or the creator economy.4. Ability to write persuasive, personalised pitches and follow up consistently.5. Familiarity with LinkedIn, Instagram and presentation tools.6. Previous experience in sales, sponsorships, college festival partnerships or brand outreach.About Company:The Foggy Mirror is a podcast that explores the world through unfiltered, thought-provoking conversations. Hosted by Janmejay, the show dives into the raw, unseen layers of human society, culture, geopolitics, and people's lives, their philosophies, failures, quirks, and quiet triumphs. We have had guests from film, psychology, history, art, and leadership, each bringing a different lens to the question: What shapes the way we see ourselves and the world? The tone is simple, honest, and deeply human, less like an interview and more like a late-night conversation that lingers with you. You can find The Foggy Mirror on YouTube, Spotify, and major podcast platforms.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a proactive, research-driven intern to help grow the podcast's commercial partnerships. Your focus will be on identifying and approaching potential sponsors, exploring brand collaborations, and connecting with individuals interested in paid guest appearances on the podcast.

Key Responsibilities:

A. Sponsorships & Brand Collaborations

1. Identify brands and businesses that align with TFM's content and audience.

2. Research and approach potential title sponsors, associate sponsors, and episode sponsors.

3. Explore opportunities for brand integrations, sponsored content, and social media collaborations.

4. Find relevant decision-makers and initiate personalised outreach through email, LinkedIn, and other suitable channels.

5. Help prepare pitch decks, sponsorship proposals, and customised partnership ideas.

6. Follow up with prospects, arrange meetings, and support commercial discussions.

B. Paid Guest Partnerships

1. Identify founders, entrepreneurs, professionals, authors, and creators who may be interested in paid podcast appearances to share their expertise, journey, or work.

2. Assess potential guests for relevance, credibility, and fit with TFM's audience.

3. Clearly communicate the paid participation format, offering, and deliverables.

4. Coordinate introductory calls and support discussions through to booking, subject to the host's approval.

C. Pipeline Management & Coordination

1. Maintain an organised tracker of prospects, contacts, outreach, follow-ups, and outcomes.

2. Share weekly updates on qualified leads, meetings, and conversion opportunities.

3. Coordinate with the host and production team to ensure agreed partnership deliverables are understood and scheduled.

The Foggy Mirror is a podcast featuring thought-provoking conversations with experts, creators, leaders, and changemakers across diverse fields. We explore ideas, experiences and perspectives that encourage people to question, reflect and see beyond the obvious.

What You'll Gain:

Hands-on experience in brand partnerships, business development and commercial conversations, while working directly with the creator and host of The Foggy Mirror.