Marketing and Growth Internship for Tech Startup

Company: Emerald (HireEmerald.com)
Location: Remote
Commitment: 5 hours per week
Compensation: Performance-based
About Emerald
Emerald connects high-caliber global talent with U.S. companies. We are building a next-generation recruiting and business development platform and we believe LinkedIn is the most powerful career asset a student can own.
This internship is designed to help you grow professionally while building a strong, long-term LinkedIn presence.
Important: How This Internship Works
This is a LinkedIn Growth Internship.
As part of the program, you will:
• Grant Emerald managed access to your LinkedIn account
• Allow us to professionally optimize, grow, and manage your network
• Build a long-term professional network you will keep
This is a collaborative growth model. We do not take over accounts without transparency you will approve positioning and strategy, retain full ownership of your LinkedIn profile, and be able to leverage the expanded network for your future career.
If you are not comfortable granting managed access to your LinkedIn account, this internship is not a fit and that’s completely okay. We prefer clarity upfront.
What You’ll Gain
Paid Experience:
• $25 per qualified sales meeting (SQL)
Massive LinkedIn Network Growth:
• Professional profile optimization
• Strategic positioning as a future business professional
• Network expansion with relevant decision-makers
• A powerful asset you keep after the internship
Real Business Skills:
• LinkedIn strategy and positioning
• Messaging fundamentals
• Automation tools used in modern business environments
• Exposure to international business
Career Leverage:
• Recommendations
• Introductions
• Potential paid opportunities
What You’ll Do
LinkedIn Growth Activities:
• Allow managed LinkedIn account access
• Participate in targeted connection campaigns
• Review and approve positioning and messaging strategy
• Submit weekly reports on LinkedIn growth and development progress
Time Commitment
• 5 focused hours per week
• Fully remote
• Flexible schedule
What We’re Looking For
• College students (Freshman–Senior)
• Comfortable using LinkedIn professionally
• Interested in business, entrepreneurship, marketing, or recruiting
• Strong written communication skills
• Open to a transparent co-managed LinkedIn growth strategy
Who Is Perfect For
Students who want:
• A strong LinkedIn presence before graduation
• Exposure to real business environments
• Performance-based income potential
• Resume-building experience
• A professional network they can leverage long-term
Onboarding Includes
• LinkedIn profile strategy session
• Positioning and messaging training
• Automation overview
• Communication standards
Final Note
This internship is designed for students who understand that LinkedIn is a long-term career asset and are open to guided, strategic growth in exchange for real-world experience and compensation.
If that excites you, we’d love to meet you.