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How Much Does an Investment Banking Intern Make?
Daniella Atkinson@daniella_atk

In this street interview, an investment banking intern discusses his summer salary, daily tasks, and future career plans. He shares details about his 7 AM to 5 PM routine and his goal of securing a full-time role.

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How Much Does an Investment Banking Intern Make?

In this street interview, an investment banking intern discusses his summer salary, daily tasks, and future career plans. He shares details about his 7 AM to 5 PM routine and his goal of securing a full-time role.

Daniella Atkinson@daniella_atk
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Analysis

Street Interview
The hook — as said out loud
What do you do for a living? I am an intern at an investment bank.
The script — as said out loud
What do you do for a living? I am an intern at an investment bank. I am two months in. I got two more left. Okay. How's it going so far? Pretty good. I mean, I feel like I'm a little over my head. Everyone there is much smarter than I am, but I'm picking it up as we go. Do you mind me asking roughly how much you are projected to make or are making in your internship? I am making about 20,000 over the summer and I think a entry level role into my job should be just over six figures. And so what is the end goal for you? Return offer here. What is your day to day day kind of look like right now? I get into the office around 7 in the morning, build Excel models all day and then I leave at 5 o'. Clock. Would you recommend the internship or your position to anyone? Absolutely. To anyone who is interested in finance, Go for it. Thank you so much. I appreciate it. Yeah, no worries.
How it's built8 beats
  1. 01
    The Identity Hook

    Establish the subject's role immediately to set the context.

  2. 02
    The Timeline

    Set the specific stage of their journey.

  3. 03
    The Vulnerability Check

    Ask how it's going and let them admit a struggle to build trust.

  4. 04
    The Value Reveal

    Ask for specific, often taboo data (like money or stats) that viewers crave.

  5. 05
    The Objective

    Ask about the ultimate goal for this specific path.

  6. 06
    The Day-in-the-Life

    Break down the specific daily routine.

  7. 07
    The Verdict

    Provide a clear recommendation for others.

  8. 08
    The Outro

    A polite, quick sign-off.