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Marketing and Communications Intern (Remote, Volunteer)
SureAttend
About the Opportunity:
Are you a creative and motivated individual with a genuine passion for storytelling, design, and the dynamic world of startup marketing? SureAttend is an early-stage startup dedicated to innovating productivity by reducing meeting cancellations through smart scheduling and accountability tools. We are actively seeking a highly driven Marketing and Communications Intern to join our growing team this summer.
This is an unparalleled opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced startup environment. You will play a pivotal role in helping to shape our brand voice, significantly grow awareness for SureAttend, and actively support our critical go-to-market efforts.
As a Marketing Intern, you will receive invaluable mentorship and guidance from experienced industry leaders. This remote volunteer position offers immense flexibility with adaptable hours and a minimal time commitment, allowing you to gain practical experience in building and maintaining digital presences, working with cutting-edge technologies, and collaborating within a skilled professional team.
Key Responsibilities:
This is a flexible role, requiring attendance at virtual team meetings once a week. Most other responsibilities can be completed at your own pace and time.
- Strategic Content Creation:
- Develop engaging website copy, compelling email campaigns, and impactful social media captions and marketing copy tailored specifically for platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, and X.
- Conduct essential market research on target customers, competitors, and relevant industry trends (SaaS, productivity, meetings, scheduling) to strategically inform and optimize content strategy.
- Assist in the creation of crucial pitch decks, one-pagers, and other investor- or customer-facing marketing materials as needed.
- Graphic Design & Visual Storytelling:
- Create visually engaging graphics for social media, landing pages, and comprehensive marketing campaigns, ensuring full alignment with SureAttend’s brand identity.
- Design impactful static visuals and provide assistance with short-form video editing for product demos, explainers, or engaging social media content.
- Social Media Management & Community Engagement:
- Assist in the meticulous planning, diligent scheduling, and effective execution of content across SureAttend’s social media channels, maintaining a robust content calendar.
- Support vital community engagement initiatives and actively contribute to audience growth across all SureAttend’s social platforms.
- Brand Messaging & Strategy Collaboration:
- Collaborate closely with the founder to rigorously test and iteratively refine messaging that resonates most effectively with users and early adopters.
- Industry Trend Monitoring & Adaptation:
- Continuously stay up-to-date on the latest trends in startup marketing, design, and social media to consistently bring fresh, innovative ideas and perspectives to the team.
- Remain informed about emerging technologies and best practices in web development and digital marketing.
Qualifications:
- Educational Background: Currently enrolled in a Master’s program or a recent graduate (within the last 1-2 years) in Marketing, Graphic Design, Business, Communications, or a closely related field.
- Tool Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency in graphic design tools, specifically Canva. Experience with other design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) or video editing tools is a valuable plus.
- Core Competencies: Possesses strong problem-solving skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Teamwork & Adaptability: Proven ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic startup environment and an eagerness to learn and quickly adapt to new technologies and evolving strategies.
- Passion: A genuine passion for storytelling, design, and the fast-paced world of startup marketing.
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