(I) Marketing Intern

Sxsw.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

SXSW is seeking a Marketing Intern to support paid marketing campaigns, content creator communication, and other initiatives across the marketing team for SXSW EDU & SXSW Conferences & Festivals. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-motivated, and passionate about SXSW’s mission of helping creative people achieve their goals.

The internship is located in Austin, Texas, with a time commitment of up to 16 hours per week and potential up to 40 hours per week during events.

Qualifications

• Must reside in Texas and be enrolled in an accredited university or college for the entire internship.
• Majoring in Business, Marketing, Advertising, Management, Communications/PR, or similar.
• Demonstrate strong and ongoing interest in creative and event industries.
• Show interest in expanding content marketing experience & knowledge.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced working environment.
• Proficiency in G-Suite products (Gmail, Sheets, Docs).
• Knowledge of social media platforms (Meta, LinkedIn, Bluesky, TikTok).
• Understanding of key marketing metrics (CTR, CPA, ROI).

Responsibilities

• Support the overall production and onsite execution of SXSW and SXSW EDU marketing operations across conference and festival events.

Skills

Business marketing background

Communication skills

G-Suite proficiency

Social media knowledge

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Interest in events industry

Understanding marketing metrics (CTR,2

Education

Enrolled in accredited university or college

Tools

G-Suite

Job description

Job Purpose

SXSW is seeking a Marketing Intern to support with paid marketing campaigns, content creator communication, and other initiatives across the marketing team. This role will support marketing efforts for the SXSW EDU & SXSW Conferences & Festivals. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-motivated, and has a passion for SXSW’s mission of helping creative people achieve their goals.

What You Will Learn

• How the marketing funnel works across different team functions
• How to create and manage paid advertising campaigns across Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, & Google
• How to manage communication with potential partners and content creators
• How to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment across shared projects

Qualifications & Skills

To qualify for a SXSW Internship, you must reside in Texas and be enrolled in an accredited university or college for the entire internship.

• Majoring in Business, Marketing, Advertising, Management, Communications/PR, or similar
• Demonstrate strong and ongoing interest in creative and event industries
• Show interest in expanding content marketing experience & knowledge
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable in a fast-paced working environment
• Proficiency in G-Suite products (Gmail, Sheets, Docs)
• Knowledge of social media platforms (Meta, LinkedIn, Bluesky, TikTok)
• Understanding of key marketing metrics (CTR, CPA, ROI, etc)

On-site Responsibilities

• Support the overall production and onsite execution of SXSW and SXSW EDU marketing operations across conference and festival events.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to lift to 15 pounds occasionally, as needed
• Manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc
• May require occasional bending, reaching, kneeling, or climbing stairs
• Ability to work outdoors, including exposure to varying temperatures or noise levels

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Location, Schedule, & Pay

This position is located in Austin, Texas. Must be available to work from October – March. Time commitment is a maximum of 16 hours per week. Availability of 40 hours per week during the event may be required. Core business office hours are Mon-Fri, 10am – 6pm CT. This position requires living and working in Austin, Texas. This is a paid internship at $12.00/hr.