Marketing Intern

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP Sessions

Complimentary fruit, snacks, and beverages

Complimentary catered lunches on Thursdays

Complimentary EV Charging

Job summary

Valid8 Financial, Inc. is looking for a highly motivated Marketing Intern to support our marketing team with a focus on social media outreach and influencer collaborations. This role is ideal for individuals eager to gain hands-on experience in digital marketing and brand partnerships.

The Marketing Intern will engage with the marketing team to research and coordinate with influencers, maintain records, and assist with campaign management. Ideal candidates are proactive, detail-oriented, and have a strong interest in social media trends.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field.
• Strong interest in digital marketing and influencer partnerships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential influencers across social media.
• Conduct outreach via social media and email.
• Coordinate and manage timelines for influencer collaborations.

Skills

Social media marketing

Influencer partnerships

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency with Google Workspace

Education

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Marketing Intern to support our marketing team with a strong focus on social media outreach, influencer collaborations, and campaign coordination. This role is ideal for a creative, organized, and detail-oriented individual who is eager to gain hands‑on experience in modern digital marketing and brand partnerships.

The Marketing Intern will work closely with the marketing and commercialization teams to identify potential influencers and partners, conduct outreach across social media platforms, coordinate collaborations, and help manage ongoing influencer relationships. The ideal candidate is proactive, comfortable communicating with external partners, highly organized, and interested in social media trends, brand storytelling, and community engagement.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain real‑world marketing experience, build professional communication and project management skills, and contribute directly to brand visibility, audience growth, and engagement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential influencers, creators, and brand partners across social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn).
• Conduct outbound outreach via social media, email, and other communication channels to initiate potential collaborations.
• Assist in the coordination, scheduling, and execution of influencer and social media collaborations.
• Serve as a point of contact for influencers and collaborators, helping manage timelines, deliverables, and follow‑ups.
• Maintain organized records of outreach efforts, communications, contracts, content status, and performance metrics.
• Support the development of influencer briefs, collaboration guidelines, and content requirements.
• Assist with tracking campaign performance, engagement metrics, and overall collaboration ROI.
• Monitor social media platforms for trends, competitor activity, and collaboration opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal marketing team members on campaign planning, content coordination, and brand messaging.
• Provide administrative and project support for broader marketing initiatives as needed.

Education and Experience

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, media studies, or a related field.
• Strong interest in social media marketing, influencer partnerships, brand collaborations, and digital marketing strategies.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and current social media trends.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Comfortable initiating conversations and building relationships with external partners.
• Prior internship, campus organization, content creation, or social media experience is a plus but not required.

Skills and Attributes

• Professional and confident communication style
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Creative thinker with a strong interest in digital culture and online communities
• Proficient with basic productivity tools (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, or similar)

Compensation, Benefits, and Perks

The estimated base compensation range for this position is $20 an hour at the time of posting. Actual compensation details will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and are based on geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other factors.

Zymo Research also offers competitive benefits and perks including:

• EAP Sessions
• Complimentary fruit, snacks, and beverages
• Complimentary catered lunches on Thursdays
• Complimentary EV Charging

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Zymo Research welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. These include sex, age, color, race, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical & mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by federal, state, or local law.

Location

Onsite – Zymo Research Operations – 2911 Dow Ave. Tustin, CA 92780