M&A Intern/Partner

Join the Paradigm Shift Media Deal Team - Earn While You Learn, Build Equity While You Hustle Paradigm Shift Media (PSM) is actively acquiring companies in the news, media, and marketing sectors, and we’re building a lean, hungry team of deal originators to help us find and close the right opportunities. What We're Offering: This is not your average sales job. We're offering a unique hybrid position where you'll develop high-level skills in deal sourcing, sales, finance, and M&A, all while having a real ownership stake in the businesses you help bring in. Your core responsibilities: Cold outreach to business owners (calls, emails, LinkedIn, etc.) Building and managing a pipeline of acquisition targets Vetting inbound leads and initiating introductory calls Coordinating with our executive team and advisors to move deals through the funnel We provide simple, effective scripts and templates, and you’ll receive training to sharpen your cold calling, deal negotiation, and communication skills. What You Get: 💰 Performance-Based Compensation: Earn up to $200,000 per deal in success fees for bringing in businesses we acquire. No ceiling - your hustle determines your income. (Note: This is 100% performance based. Student who need to prioritize debt and/or expenses should consider another opportunity). 📈 Equity in Real Businesses: You're not just working a job. You'll receive 1–5% ownership in every company you help bring into the fold. That means passive income, long-term upside, and real skin in the game. 🧠 Finance & M&A Exposure: You'll be working directly alongside operators and strategists in the mergers & acquisitions space, getting hands-on experience in deal structuring, valuation, negotiations, and due diligence. If you’ve ever been curious about private equity or investment banking, this is your fast-track in. 🤝 Elite Networking Opportunities: You’ll interface with: Business owners and executives across multiple industries Investors, legal teams, and financial advisors Our internal team of operators, analysts, and board members with deep industry knowledge This role puts you in the rooms where real business decisions get made. 📚 Ongoing Learning & Growth: We’re building a culture where ambition and curiosity are rewarded. You'll gain an education in entrepreneurship, capital raising, and value creation that you won't find in a classroom- or a corporate job. Who We're Looking For: Highly motivated self-starters Excellent communicators with a strong phone presence Interest in business, media, finance, or startups Sales experience is a plus, but not required - we care more about drive and attitude than your resume Responsibilities Source acquisition opportunities by conducting outbound outreach via phone, email, and social platforms (cold calling, LinkedIn, etc.) Maintain and manage a personal pipeline of prospects using provided CRM tools and reporting systems Conduct preliminary calls with business owners to gather high-level financial, operational, and strategic information Coordinate with internal leadership team to transition qualified leads to active negotiations Follow templated outreach scripts and email frameworks, while refining your personal communication style with ongoing feedback and training Build long-term relationships with sellers, brokers, and industry contacts to foster trust and increase sourcing opportunities Continuously learn about industry trends, business models, and acquisition strategies to improve your sourcing performance Qualifications Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and confidently across mediums Comfortable with outbound sales activities, including cold calling Self-motivated with a high level of personal accountability; capable of working independently in a remote or hybrid environment Genuine interest in business, entrepreneurship, media, or finance Basic proficiency with CRM tools, spreadsheets, and communication platforms (or a willingness to learn) Adaptable and coachable, with a willingness to receive feedback and improve rapidly No degree required, but prior experience in sales, business development, or communications is a strong plus Ability to handle rejection professionally and maintain enthusiasm throughout the sales cycle Excited by performance-based compensation and long-term wealth creation through equity