Marketing Research Assistant

Company: Nadi Marketing

Location: Remote (San Diego-based candidates preferred)

Type: Paid Internship or Stipend-Based Project Role

Ideal Candidate: MBA Student (Marketing, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, or Sustainability focus)

Nadi Marketing is a partnership marketing agency that helps sustainable and purpose-led businesses grow through strategic collaborations. We work with brands, b corps, nonprofits, and community organizations to design marketing campaigns, events, and partnerships that create meaningful impact for people and the planet. Our clients span industries including sustainability, wellness, tourism, consumer products, and environmental organizations. Partnerships are at the core of everything we do.

Nadi Marketing is seeking a Research Assistant (MBA-level intern) to support partnership marketing strategy for our clients. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys deep research, identifying brand alignment opportunities, and uncovering partnership potential between companies. You’ll be responsible for researching and analyzing potential partnership partners for client campaigns and initiatives. This work involves reviewing company websites, evaluating brand values, researching leadership teams, reviewing social impact initiatives, and sometimes directly contacting brands to gather accurate information.

• Research potential partnership opportunities for Nadi Marketing clients across industries
• Analyze brand alignment, audience overlap, and marketing opportunities between companies
• Review company websites, blogs, press releases, social media, and public resources to gather accurate information
• Build and maintain partnership research databases
• Identify decision-makers and contact information within organizations
• Draft short research summaries and recommendations for partnership opportunities
• Support outreach preparation by compiling background information on potential partners
• Occasionally assist with direct outreach to companies to confirm partnership information

While AI can be used as a brainstorming tool, this role prioritizes human-led research and verified information. The goal is to gather insights directly from credible sources such as company websites, software tools, public filings, and direct communication with organizations whenever needed.

• Currently pursuing an MBA or graduate degree in Marketing, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, or Sustainability
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Enjoys digging into company websites and understanding how businesses operate
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Strong written communication skills
• Comfortable using tools such as spreadsheets, CRM systems, and research platforms
• Curious, proactive, and excited about partnerships and collaboration

• Hands-on experience in partnership marketing strategy
• Exposure to real-world brand collaborations and marketing campaigns
• Experience conducting market and partnership research for multiple industries
• Mentorship from a marketing agency founder
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful campaigns focused on sustainability and impact

This role is offered as a paid internship or stipend-based project, depending on availability and scope. Hourly or monthly stipend arrangements can be discussed based on the candidate’s schedule and academic requirements.

Please send a short introduction, resume, and a brief note about why you enjoy research to:

erika@nadimarketing.com