Marketing & Content Creator Intern

We're on the lookout for a Marketing & Content Creator Intern to join Founders Edge as we continue to grow and build new communities across Australia's startup ecosystem.

We're looking for someone creative, curious and full of ideas. Someone who enjoys creating content, understands what makes people stop scrolling and wants to get hands-on experience building brands.

You'll play an active role in bringing Founders Edge and our growing portfolio of brands to life. From creating social content and designing marketing assets to filming at events, interviewing founders and developing new creative ideas, you'll get involved across the entire marketing process.

What makes this role special is where we sit in the ecosystem. Founders Edge brings together founders, investors, operators and some to support Australia's Innovation Ecosystem. You'll have front-row access to the people and conversations shaping the startup scene, with plenty of opportunities to build connections, develop your skills and create work you're proud of.

We will be looking to hire someone Full time in this position early next year, so this is a great opportunity to audition for the role.

What You'll Do

• Create engaging content across LinkedIn, Instagram and other platforms.
• Develop creative concepts, content ideas and social media campaigns.
• Film and edit short-form videos, Reels, interviews and behind-the-scenes content.
• Design social graphics, event promotional assets and marketing collateral.
• Write copy for social posts, newsletters, event descriptions and campaigns.
• Attend events to capture content and interview founders, investors and speakers.
• Help manage our content calendar and support event marketing campaigns.
• Research trends, experiment with new content formats and track performance.
• Help shape the personality and visual identity of our growing portfolio of brands.
• Analyse data and metrics to measure success.
• Design systems to streamline processes

(We'd also like to support you on your journey. We're happy to curate the role around your interests, strengths and what you'd like to get out of your time with us.)

You'll Be Great For This Role If You...

• Enjoy creating content and have a good eye for what makes something engaging.
• Have an interest in marketing, branding and design.
• Have basic skills in Canva and CapCut (or are keen to learn).
• Understand platforms like LinkedIn and Instagram.
• Are creative, proactive and full of ideas.
• Have strong communication skills and an eye for storytelling.
• Are organised, reliable and enjoy learning by doing.
• Have an interest in startups, technology and entrepreneurship.
• Are proactive with a great sense of initiative and are happy with responsibility.

You don't need to tick every box. We're more interested in your creativity, attitude and willingness to learn than a long list of qualifications.

What You'll Get

• Real responsibility and ownership.
• Creative freedom to help shape multiple brands and communities.
• Portfolio-ready work and practical marketing experience.
• Access to Australia's founder and investor ecosystem.
• Opportunities to build your professional network and personal brand.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Potential pathway to an ongoing paid role.

About Founders Edge

At Founders Edge, we connect the tech startup through regular events to have Startups grow and strengthen the Ecosystem.

We're a founder-led team with experience building startup and investor communities across Australia and internationally, having worked with organisations including Founder Institute, Fishburners and Innovation Bay.

You can get a feel for our events here:

https://canva.link/hi0n88lmaj3we77

Important

Please attach a cover letter explaining who you are, what interests you about this role and why you'd be a great addition to the team.

Please don’t just put your application through AI.

We're looking for someone who can help us build, shape and communicate our brands. We want to get to know you – your personality, creativity and ideas.

We're expecting this role to attract 100+ applicants, so this is your opportunity to stand out and get us excited about you.

We have no interest in being mediocre, and we're looking for someone who feels the same. Show us what makes you different!

We'd also love to see examples of content you've created, whether that's videos, social media posts, photography, graphic design or personal projects. You don't need a professional portfolio!

We'll be looking to get started ASAP and will review applications as they come in, so be sure to apply early.

We'd ideally be looking for someone who can commit 2-3 days for 3 months. (We will be having a break from late Dec - Mid Jan)

Best of luck!

The Founders Edge Team