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Entertainment Fuse

Business Development Associate

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In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
Entry level
In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
Entry level
Initiate business-to-business communications, identify investment opportunities, develop and maintain partnerships, and manage projects focused on website traffic and membership acquisition. The role is fully remote and offered on a volunteer or internship basis, with potential for future promotion and company equity based on results.
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Job Description

As a website that covers multiple mediums that millions of people are highly enthusiastic for, Entertainment Fuse is seeking an experienced and talented Business Developer. The main duties consist of:

 

  • Initializing business to business communications and seeking possible investment opportunities

  • Generate new and maintain existing business partnerships

  • Manage, track, and optimize projects related to website traffic and membership acquisition


Since we are a website, all positions are telecommute, so your location doesn’t matter. Currently, all of our positions are on a volunteer/internship basis... for this position specifically the right candidate who later produces major results will possibly be given a percentage of the company and promoted. We also provide invaluable hands-on work experience in a highly competitive field, which is why we’ve had staff members go to popular companies such as NBC, Marvel, Ubisoft, EGM, and others.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

  • Internet and business savvy

  • Goal-oriented professional with discipline to work independently as required

  • Strong command of the English language

  • Can be personable and articulate through text

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

 

Pluses

  • Bachelor’s degree, MBA in a business, marketing, PR, or similar field

  • An interest in all or most of the mediums we cover

Additional Information

If you have any questions or would like to apply then please send two writing samples to [email protected] with the name of the position as the title.

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