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Spring 2015 Internships available with Powershift Group

As a technology venture development group that’s been around for sixteen years, we’ve watched the entire world of startups evolve. We still focus on creating sustainable, forward-thinking technology businesses by working selectively with other entrepreneurs to fund and found companies. 

Our team nurtures and catalyzes early-phase companies, primarily by helping to assemble the best combination of capital, talent, and leadership.

Learn more about Powershift Group here:

www.powershift.com

MARKETING INTERNSHIP

Powershift Group is looking for an intern to assist with marketing and administrative functions. The intern will be trained and prepared to reinforce the rest of the staff with strategy execution and will assist with overall team efficiency. By the end of the program, the intern will have gained experience in various aspects of marketing and business practices. This position requires at least 10 hours per week.We also offer an appealing office environment, occasional lunches, and a never-ending supply of snacks. We fully commit to intern success and will help to grow intern confidence in their career. The Powershift office is a fun environment where people learn quickly, work hard and accomplish big things. We also can help guide the intern prepare a journal or portfolio of their work with us, as well as offer a real possibility to join the team full-time.

Responsibilities: 

  • Marketing research
  • Help manage content
  • Work with graphic designers and blog manager
  • Evaluate and execute social media plan
  • Test products
  • Help plan trade shows and other events
  • Create email templates
  • Organize contact information
  • Order marketing and office supplies
  • Help to keep track of marketing analytics
  • Update and compile press clippings
  • Help plan and execute marketing efforts for new Powershift companies
  • Edit and fact check various forms of content
  • Occasional office management errands
  • Manage the editorial calendar lists and media information
  • Make a good case for something you want to do and you’ll probably get to do it

Requirements 
We’re looking for junior or senior-level students, working toward a marketing or business administration degree. Reliable car access will be necessary to carry out occasional office management errands. Very importantly, a strong candidate will also display passion and enthusiasm- two characteristics that are strongly considered when making an addition to the Powershift team. Must have laptop access.  

Why work for us? 

  • We want you to be successful
  • We provide truly great, real-world marketing and business experiences
  • We have a cool office close to the UT campus
  • We have a friendly, very accommodating staff
  • We enjoy an endless snack supply with food catered once a month

For consideration please send a resume and work samples to marketing@powershift.com

Writer Internship

The writer will assist with the written marketing collateral such as blog posts, trend reports, guidebooks, and more. The selected candidate will work under the direction of a marketing lead. Work location is in downtown Austin.The position will total about 10-12 hours a week, on a regular weekly schedule, starting immediately. Specific responsibilities include the following tasks as they pertain to nanotechnology business applications:

    • Conducting research within various industries to write or re-write blog posts and other content
    • Fact-checking
    • Reviewing and outlining technical marketing materials about nanotechnology

Requirements and Qualifications

    • Great writing skills that show off the interesting side of topics
    • Independence and creativity to work effectively in an entrepreneurial environment.
    • The associate will need to provide his or her own laptop for use during the work assignment.

For consideration please send a resume and work samples to marketing@powershift.com

Technology and Business Writer
(Project-based)

The Technology and Business Writer will create written technology and business topic materials for a wide range of marketing, research, and development purposes. The position is project-based, with the anticipation that project work opportunities will continue indefinitely for excellent writers.Specific responsibilities include

  • Writing blog posts (800-1,400 words long).
  • Delivering and discussing content for a variety of audiences.
  • Conducting research, and interviewing subject matter experts for content.
  • The writer may work remotely or from our downtown Austin office. 

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Previous writing experience covering topics pertaining to emerging technologies and business trends such as:  augmented reality, entrepreneurship, drones, business leadership, startups, wearables, mobile commerce, and “smart” technology.
  • Excellent writing skills with demonstrated ability to engage an audience, create clarity on complex topics, and dive deeply into detailed concepts
  • Demonstrated excellent research skills and experience
  • Demonstrated passion and enthusiasm for delivering quality work

For consideration, please send a resume and writing sample to alli@powershift.com, or use the form below to contact us about the job opportunity.