About Us
We're a SaaS company specializing in Request Tracker (RT) solutions, competing with enterprise helpdesk platforms by offering powerful, cost-effective alternatives. We're scaling our marketing efforts and need a creative, tech-savvy intern to help us tell our story.
Position Overview This is a 3-month internship with strong potential for extension or full-time hire based on performance. You'll own our digital content creation and play a key role in our growth as we expand from organic to paid marketing channels.
What You'll Do
- Create engaging content across our digital channels (website, LinkedIn, blog, email campaigns)
- Manage and update our WordPress website with new content, landing pages, and product updates
- Develop visual assets for social media, ads, and marketing materials
- Support the launch and optimization of paid advertising campaigns
- Track and analyze content performance metrics
- Collaborate on competitive positioning and messaging
What We're Looking For
- Currently pursuing or holding a degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or related field
- Experience in social media, digital marketing, or graphic design (class projects, internships, or freelance work all count)
- Portfolio or sample work required (graphics, social posts, video clips, etc.)
- Hands-on experience with WordPress (custom themes, plugins, SEO basics)
- Proficiency with modern AI design and content tools
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to adapt tone for different audiences
- Comfortable analyzing and presenting basic data
- Self-directed, reliable, and able to meet deadlines independently
What You'll Gain
- Real responsibility from day one - your work will directly impact our growth
- Mentorship and hands-on experience in SaaS marketing
- Exposure to the full marketing funnel, from content creation to paid campaigns
- Opportunity to transition to full-time employment
- Flexible, remote-friendly work environment
Schedule
- Part-time 20 hours/week
- Hybrid: remote work + in-person meetings
- Flexible schedule; monthly deliverables required
Compensation
This is a contractor position paid monthly, with a rate equivalent to $20–$25 per hour, depending on experience.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and your portfolio / sample work
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