Influencer & Affiliate Program Intern

Job Description

Sports Marketing & NIL Intern | Electro

The Tone:
This is an unpaid internship position at Electro, a rapidly expanding sports nutrition brand operating in a remote environment. Electro is dedicated to bringing functional hydration solutions to a broad audience every month, working through a diverse network that includes athletes, TikTok creators, User-Generated Content (UGC) talent, and various affiliate partners. This role is fundamental to the continued growth and operational efficiency of Electro’s influencer and affiliate program. The selected intern will directly contribute to expanding the brand’s reach and strengthening its ambassador network by actively sourcing new talent, executing cold outreach strategies, and ensuring seamless onboarding processes.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: Remote, United States
• Mission: To significantly support and expand Electro’s influencer and affiliate marketing programs by managing creator relationships, driving new ambassador recruitment, and maintaining critical data integrity.
• Tech Stack: Notion, plus internal tools for CRM and program management.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Athlete & Ambassador Data Management: Methodically keep all athlete and ambassador records meticulously organized and fully up to date within Electro’s systems, ensuring accuracy for ongoing engagement and historical tracking.
• Critical Issue Identification & Escalation: Proactively identify, document, and swiftly flag any unique requests, emerging challenges, or significant issues arising from creators, athletes, or affiliates directly to the founding team for prompt review and resolution.
• Comprehensive CRM Operations: Diligently track all interactions with athletes and meticulously log all outreach activities for creators and affiliates within the CRM systems, including Notion and other specialized internal tools, maintaining clean, detailed notes and follow-up schedules.
• Daily Relationship & Deal Progression: Execute daily follow-up communications with creators and affiliates to ensure continuity and progression of partnership deals, actively nurturing relationships and driving agreements towards successful completion.
• Affiliate Program Expansion & Onboarding: Take ownership of recruiting new affiliates into Electro’s burgeoning ambassador program, guiding each new partner comprehensively through the entire onboarding process from initial contact to full integration.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This is an Entry-Level position ideal for individuals eager to gain practical experience in sports marketing, particularly within the evolving landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) and influencer management.
• Experience: Demonstrated comfort and a proactive approach to conducting cold outreach to potential creators, athletes, or affiliates. Possesses an an active and informed presence across TikTok and Instagram, coupled with a strong intuitive sense for identifying successful creator trends and compelling content strategies on these platforms.
• Skills: Exceptional command of written English and strong verbal communication skills are critical for effective external outreach and clear internal reporting. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, dependable, and self-motivated, demonstrating a robust work ethic essential for thriving independently in a remote startup environment.