Internship with Gen AI-based Sports Tech Startup
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Job Description
About Sparrow:
Sparrow is an early-stage sports technology startup utilizing AI to help athletes improve their performance, initially focusing on golf. The company is led by a serial-entrepreneur CEO and core team. The founders have a history of successful ventures, raising over $20 million in venture capital and achieving two successful exits.
Job Description: Internship with Gen AI-based Sports Tech Startup
This is an 8-month, 40-hours-per-week unpaid internship with a $200 weekly stipend, potential for college credit, and a possible equity bonus (stock options). The internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced startup environment and learn from successful entrepreneurs. The role involves close collaboration with the founders and core team on various strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities include:
• Public Relations & Press Initiatives: Contributing to the company’s public image and media outreach.
• Golfer-Focused Product Strategy: Developing and implementing strategies to improve the product for golfers.
• Marketing & Analytics through Paid Advertising Platforms: Managing and analyzing marketing campaigns on paid advertising platforms.
• Social Media Presence & Growth (including Content Creation): Building and managing the company’s social media presence, including content creation.
• User Feedback Communications: Collecting and analyzing user feedback to improve the product.
• Product Development & Testing: Participating in the product development lifecycle, including testing.
• Product & Marketing Data Analytics: Analyzing data to inform product and marketing decisions.
• Other Strategic Initiatives: Contributing to a range of other strategic projects as needed.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
• Student at or recent graduate of a reputable 4-year college with a degree or relevant experience in business, communications, marketing, psychology, hospitality, or related fields.
• Ability to work a full 40-hour week.
• Highly productive, adaptable, and comfortable handling diverse tasks.
• Proficient in using online tools such as G-Suite, email marketing platforms, and social media platforms (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok).
• Detail-oriented and meticulous in task execution.
• Strong problem-solving and innovative abilities.
The internship provides valuable experience in various aspects of startup operations, including app development and releases, nationwide growth marketing strategies, and product strategy. It also offers the chance to brainstorm and implement company initiatives, see the real-world impact of work, and build professional relationships within the tech, AI, and sports industries.
