43North - Summer 2026 Marketing Intern
About The Position
Working for 43North is an experience like no other! Each year, we invest $5 million in companies that relocate to Buffalo through our startup competition. We are on a mission to boost Buffalo’s startup ecosphere by helping our founders and their teams thrive. We push boundaries, thrive on creativity, and are driven to succeed. If you like a fast-paced atmosphere where you will be pushed to grow, learn, and develop your skill set, 43North might be the place for you! Are you a creative thinker, with a knack for the written word, project management skills, and an in-depth understanding of social media trends? Can you efficiently complete tasks in a fast-paced working environment? Are you curious about Buffalo’s startup ecosystem and passionate about the Queen City? If so, you might be the right person to join 43North’s marketing team as a marketing intern! 43North’s marketing intern will play a key role in supporting the team leading up to our annual startup competition in the fall. This individual will support all marketing team members including (but not limited to) writing blog/social media posts for the content team, gathering art assets and images for the creative team, taking notes during weekly marketing meetings, organizing and maintaining the 43north swag closet, and serving as an on-the-ground resource for in-person events - which may include being responsible for mailing swag, hanging signage, carrying boxes, packing gift bags, greeting event attendees, and everything in between.
Requirements
- Live and work locally in Buffalo, NY.
- This position is NOT remote.
- In-person availability May 2026 - August 2026 (with the option to stay on through October)
- Availability for 40 hours/week
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, or a related field (preferred but not required)
- Knowledge of social media platforms, including Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube
- Superior communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, creative, and analytical skills
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced work environment
- An understanding of the city of Buffalo’s cultural and entertainment assets and knowledge of Western New York’s entrepreneurial landscape
- The ability to learn and use software, including Gmail, Asana, Slack, Notion, Canva, Capcut, and Google Drive
- Team-oriented mindset with a positive attitude, collaborative spirit, and willingness to pitch in as needed
- Passion for startups, Buffalo, and economic development
Nice To Haves
- Graphic design skills preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Participate in creative discussions surrounding marketing efforts and take notes for the team
- Assist with planning social media content for platforms including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and TikTok.
- Create and edit content for social platforms such as Instagram and TikTok, having an eye for trends
- Collecting creative assets (like photos and videos) for digital ads, videos, website content, social media, and more.
- Research, data collection, and presentation of findings (mainly about startups and founders) for marketing purposes
- Managing social media/email giveaways, organizing entries, and mailing swag bags to winners.
- Assist with the execution of in-person events, including hanging signage, carrying boxes, packing gift bags, greeting event attendees, and passing out swag.
- Helping to keep our office a clean and organized place for our 43North portfolio companies.
Benefits
- A chance to contribute to building Buffalo’s entrepreneurial ecosystem
- Casual work environment in Buffalo’s tech hub at Seneca One Tower
- An opportunity to network with hundreds of like-minded individuals, as well as Buffalo’s top companies and fastest-growing startups
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
