- Company Name
- foundermatcha
- Job Title
- Press & Marketing Intern
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Press & Marketing Intern
**Role Summary**
Unpaid 2‑month internship focused on public relations for an AI‑powered startup networking platform. Interns will draft pitches, maintain media relations, track coverage, and collaborate with marketing to amplify earned media. Performance‑based cash bonuses awarded for key milestones such as earned media placements; top performers may transition to a long‑term equity‑oriented role.
**Expectations**
- Deliver measurable PR outcomes (press releases, media coverage).
- Gain hands‑on experience with real campaign cycles under experienced mentorship.
- Develop research, outreach, and communication skills within the startup ecosystem.
- Demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, and ability to collaborate across teams.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Draft, edit, and distribute press releases, media pitches, and story angles.
- Build and maintain relationships with tech, startup, and business journalists.
- Monitor press coverage, track PR metrics, and report on media performance.
- Prepare press kits, founder bios, and other high‑impact media materials.
- Coordinate with marketing to align PR with social media, content, and brand storytelling.
- Create social content that amplifies earned coverage and PR campaigns.
- Support founder interviews, case studies, and event coverage.
- Identify and research press outlets, startup blogs, podcasts, and event organizers.
- Compile targeted outreach lists of founders, accelerators, VCs, and industry influencers.
**Required Skills**
- Strong written communication and storytelling ability.
- Research and outreach skills for identifying and engaging media contacts.
- Proactive, resourceful, and self‑directed work ethic.
- Familiarity with media metrics and basic analytics tools.
- Knowledge of startup ecosystem and pitch messaging that resonates with tech audiences.
- Basic proficiency in social media content creation (preferred).
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Current student or recent graduate with a degree or coursework in Communications, Marketing, PR, Journalism, Business, or a related field.
- No specific certifications required.