About The Insight Ledger The Insight Ledger was created with a simple mission: to make policy, trade, and industry knowledge clear, accessible, and actionable for anyone looking to understand India’s evolving economic landscape. We are a knowledge-driven platform dedicated to decoding policy, business, trade, and regulatory developments in Agri & Food sector in a way that empowers professionals, entrepreneurs, and industry stakeholders and beginners who want to navigate the policy and trade.

Role Overview

We're looking for a motivated intern to support TIL's business development efforts and gain hands-on exposure to agri-food policy and regulatory advisory work. This is a high-ownership role for someone who wants real client-facing and research experience, not routine busywork.

Number of Positions: 2

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Outreach

Conduct contact data mining — identifying and verifying decision-makers (name, designation, email, phone) at target companies across agri-processing, food, marine, and animal husbandry sectors

Draft and send warm-up outreach emails introducing TIL's services

Support cold-call pitching for TIL's advisory and newsletter services, under guidance

Track outreach, follow-ups, and conversion status in a shared CRM/tracker

Assist in converting qualified leads into client conversations, coordinating scheduling and follow-up materials

Policy & Regulatory Advisory Support





Assist in tracking and summarizing central and state agri-food policy changes relevant to client sectors

Support research for monthly policy monitoring briefs

Help compile background material for policy submissions, comment letters, and representations

Assist with sectoral market research inputs for client deliverables

Who We're Looking For

Currently pursuing or recently completed an advanced degree in agriculture, public policy, law, economics, business, or a related field

Robust written and verbal communication skills

Comfortable with cold outreach and speaking to business stakeholders professionally

Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable working with minimal supervision once trained

Genuine interest in agri-food policy, trade, and regulatory affairs

Prior internship/research experience is a plus but not mandatory

What You'll Gain

Direct mentorship from TIL's Founder & Director

Real exposure to client-facing business development in a policy advisory context

Hands-on experience with agri-food regulatory research and policy brief development A Letter of Recommendation / Certificate of Completion based on performance

Potential for a job offer or extended role based on performance and TIL's growth

Details

Type: Unpaid internship

Duration: 3 months

Mode: Remote

Time Commitment: 15-20 hours/week expected

How to Apply

Interested candidates can share their resume and a brief note on why they're interested in agri-food policy at [email protected]

📌 Business Development and Policy Advisory Intern (India)
🏢 The Insight Ledger
📍 India