Special Assistant to the CEO (Internship)

Marketing Internship Opportunity With Impact Ventures

Impact Ventures is a 501c3 startup accelerator and integrated capital fund with a mission to eliminate the social and economic barriers for under-represented entrepreneurs. We accelerate and invest in all shades of genius, providing the critical resources for diverse founders to increase capacity, improve viability, and promote sustainability.

Special Assistant To The CEO (Intern)

Focus: Marketing, Media & Thought Leadership

Type: Internship (Part-Time)

Location: Hybrid - Virtual with one in-person meeting a week

Duration: 12 weeks

Compensation: $20/hr | 10-15hrs/week

Impact Ventures (IV) is a 501c3 accelerator and integrated capital fund with a mission to serve as a catalyst, leveraging social, intellectual, and financial capital to enable traditionally underserved people to participate more fully in the innovation economy. Since 2017, Impact Ventures has impacted nearly 3500 people through community networking events, educational summits, hackathons, accelerator training programs, and more. With a belief that genius is everywhere, however access and opportunity are not – Impact Ventures aims to achieve a vision of building a more equitable and inclusive economy that reflects the diversity of the world around us.

Role Overview

The Special Assistant to the CEO will work to support podcast production, executive brand visibility, and outbound speaking and media opportunities. This role is ideal for a student or early-career professional interested in marketing, media, public relations, storytelling, and executive communications in a mission-driven environment.

The intern will help transform ideas into content, content into reach, and reach into real opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Podcast Management & Production
  • Support end-to-end podcast operations (guest research, scheduling, prep)
  • Draft show notes, episode descriptions, and social captions
  • Identify and clip key moments for short-form content
  • Coordinate episode publication and distribution
  • Track basic podcast performance metrics
• CEO Speaking & Executive Brand Management
  • Research and track speaking, panel, podcast, and media opportunities
  • Maintain a pipeline of outreach targets and submissions
  • Draft outreach emails, speaker pitches, and follow-ups
  • Keep speaker assets updated (bio, headshots, one-sheet, topic list)
  • Support presentation prep and storytelling alignment
• Thought Leadership & Content Creation
  • Repurpose podcast and speaking content into:
    • LinkedIn posts
    • Blog or newsletter excerpts
    • Quote graphics or short insights
  • Maintain a simple content calendar aligned to key themes
  • Ensure consistent voice across platforms
• Social Media & Digital Execution
  • Schedule content using provided tools
  • Monitor engagement and flag high-performing topics
  • Support light community engagement and tagging partners
  • Track KPIs across podcast, social, and speaking activity
  • Produce a short monthly insight summary
  • Recommend content or outreach optimizations

Skills & Qualifications

• Interest in marketing, communications, PR, or media
• Strong written communication skills
• Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
• Comfortable researching and writing outreach emails
• Familiarity with social media platforms (especially LinkedIn)
• Experience with Canva, Notion, Google Workspace, or similar tools a plus
• Interest in entrepreneurship, impact investing, or social innovation preferred

What You'll Gain

• Direct exposure to executive leadership and strategy
• Hands-on experience in podcast production and executive branding
• A portfolio of real, published work
• Mentorship from senior leadership
• Professional references upon successful completion

Role Requirements

• Interested candidates must be able to commit to:
  • 10-15 Hours a week
  • 1 in-person/virtual meeting per week as determine

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Media, or a related field.
• Strong interest and desire to learn and grow in the field.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with marketing or financial tools (e.g., Canva, Constant Contact, CRM systems, or financial modeling software) is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in marketing through previous internships, projects, or coursework.
• Knowledge of digital marketing tools and strategies (for marketing roles).

What We Offer:

• Hands-on experience and exposure to real-world projects in a dynamic environment.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in your chosen field.
• Networking opportunities with industry professionals
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of remote work.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit their resume, a brief cover letter outlining their interest in the position and any relevant work samples or portfolios.