Comcast Business Strategy and Development Co-op at Comcast

Comcast Business offers a suite of Connectivity, Communications, Networking, Cybersecurity, Wireless, and Managed Solutions to help global organizations of all sizes prepare for what’s next. Powered by the nation’s largest Gig-speed broadband network and backed by 24/7 customer support, Comcast Business is the nation’s largest technology provider to small businesses and one of the leading service providers to the Enterprise market. Comcast Business has been consistently recognized by industry analysts and associations as a leader and innovator, and one of the fastest growing providers of Ethernet services.

Job Summary

Program Overview:

Comcast’s Drexel Co-op Program offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience, build lasting connections, and grow professionally in a dynamic and inclusive environment. This paid, 6-month immersive experience places students at the heart of our business, working alongside talented professionals on meaningful projects that contribute to real outcomes. As a trusted member of the team, you’ll gain exposure to the inner workings of a global media and technology company while developing skills that will serve you well in any career path.

Job Description

Your experience will include:

• Hands-On Learning & Impactful Work: Tackle real business challenges, collaborate across teams, and contribute ideas that drive results from day one.

• Community, Connection & Giving Back: Build meaningful relationships through social events, peer engagement, and shared experiences. You’ll also have the opportunity to give back through Team UP, Comcast’s volunteer initiative, deepening your connection to both your community and your fellow students.

• Mentorship & Support: Receive guidance from experienced professionals through our dedicated mentorship program, helping you navigate your co-op and beyond.

• Professional Development:

Participate in a custom onboarding experience, a curated learning series, and networking events designed to help you build new skills, explore career paths, and gain insights from professionals from across the organization.

At Comcast, we’re committed to investing in the next generation of innovators and leaders. Our Co-op Program is a transformative experience designed to help you grow, connect, and take the next step in your professional journey.

Organization & Team Overview

Comcast Business (CB) is the commercial arm for Comcast Cable. We serve 2.7M+ business customers across various industry verticals and sizes (SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise).

The Comcast Business (CB) Strategy and Development team is leading growth efforts to accelerate on M&A, formulate strategic partnerships, drive the Data Center interconnectivity partner program, and bolster Sales and Product efforts via well-informed strategies and research. The team answers “what’s next” for Comcast Business by developing strategies to execute acquisitions and partnerships in new growth areas. We also source, evaluate, and advocate for inorganic growth opportunities that accelerate our core business or secure footholds in emerging areas (i.e., AI) for the commercial arm.

Role Description

As a Co-op on the CB Strategy and Development team, you will help with the identification and evaluation of various partnership and M&A opportunities, drive research & build business cases into select industry focus areas for the team (e.g., connectivity & networking products, digital infrastructure, data centers, UCaaS, managed IT services, etc.), and aid in M&A integration efforts. These projects and initiatives will provide the Co-op participant an opportunity to directly contribute to the Comcast Business inorganic growth pipeline, as well as exposure to decision makers and trends across the enterprise.

What are some interesting problems the student will work on?

The Co-op will have the opportunity to contribute to various projects, with deliverables to include power point decks, competitive assessments, executive & cross-team stakeholdering, financial analyses, presentation & narrative development, strategic insights. The direct manager and team will work with the RLP to understand their interests and skillsets to ensure they are working on the appropriate deliverables.

Below are select examples of projects underway:

• Strategic partnerships identification and evaluation to inform new products and add to the M&A pipeline.
• Developing strategic points of view on new growth spaces to inform M&A and partnership pipelines.
• Integration of recent acquisitions (e.g., Nitel); multi-workstream, org-wide integration across domestic & int’l sales, account management, back-office IT, products, etc.

Ongoing partnership evaluations & discussions with top Telco/MSO companies, cybersecurity, enterprise IoT, data center & AI infrastructure service providers, vertical-specific AI companies, etc.

Where can this student make an impact?

Co-op will be charged with presenting analysis and insights and will play a critical role in identifying and establishing hypothesis driven problem statements, quantifying / qualifying supporting details, business case building, and making concrete recommendations. Our projects will provide the Co-op participant with exposure to the digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and AI ecosystems through numerous conversations with startups, enterprises, VC investors, and experts. We work in a highly collaborative fashion, with great efficiency. There will be ample opportunity to network within the department, Comcast Corp. overall, and especially externally across the Data Center, IoT, managed IT services, and AI industries due to the nature of the work.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work in a highly collaborative fashion, with great efficiency
• Participate in team/project discussions and brainstorms
• Formulate structured approaches to solving problems and have a high level of comfort in working in ambiguity
• Conduct research on topics, company deep dives, analyze/interpret equity reports & company filings
• Create and present effective slides & storylines to communicate outputs, tailored to audience & objectives
• Prepare various financial and valuation analyses, including analyses of growth, profitability, returns, investments and cash flow with support from team members
• Gathering data, draw conclusions from analysis and data to recommend next steps
• Attend conferences, meet with experts, startups, tech enterprise etc. and share learnings or deal opportunities with the respective teams (Comcast Ventures, Business Product teams, etc.)
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Preferred Skills

• Strong interest in AI, Data Centers, IT/Tech, and Telco/Cable industries
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PPT
• Introductory understanding of Finance, Accounting, and Business/Management concepts
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to think critically, even in ambiguous situations
• Ability to “present well” and interface with all levels of management
• Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced environment
• Preferred Majors: Business/Finance majors are preferred; other majors are welcomed to apply

Minimum Qualifications and Eligibility Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree from Drexel University, with a cooperative learning track.
• Available to work 40 hours per week for 6 months starting September 22, 2026, through March 26, 2027.
• Authorized to work in the United States with no current or future sponsorship needs
• Available to report in-person to the work location on the job posting

Skills

Accountability, Communication, Professional Etiquette, Relationship Building, Resilience, Teamwork

Compensation

Base Pay: $23.00

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

Education Certifications (if applicable)

Relevant Work Experience

0-2 Years

Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.