Marketing Intern

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.

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

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, Linked In, Bluesky, Tik Tok)
• Understanding of key marketing metrics (CTR, CPA, ROI, etc)

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

• 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.

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.