Partnerships Marketing Intern

Our Journey

About the Role

Your Adventure Ahead

• Partnerships:
• UT Partnership execution end-to-end support
• Own day-to-day execution of the UT Longhorns partnership across creative ops, NIL and communication plans
• Monitor and help optimize landing page conversion for UT-driven traffic.
• Support in-stadium activation logistics and promotional mechanics (e.g., sweepstakes, tabling) as needed.
• Flag blockers and status updates to the GM proactively; keep running list of open items and owners.

• General Marketing Support
• Assist with content for blogs, newsletters, and social media channels as capacity allows.
• Support market research on trends, competitors, and consumer behavior in the US market.
• Track and report on marketing performance metrics.

• GM Support & Operations
• Provide day-to-day project support to the GM on UT and related initiatives.
• Assist with presentations, reports, and research as required.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects, ensuring deadlines and priorities are met.

Essentials to Succeed

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable owning a workstream with minimal hand-holding.
• Creative mindset with an interest in content creation and digital marketing.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple moving parts (creative, creators, logistics) in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in sports marketing, NIL, or partnership activations is a strong plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace; familiarity with design or marketing tools (e.g., Canva, HubSpot, Mailchimp) is a plus.
• AI Fluency: Demonstrated use of AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude) to develop new or improve workflows, enhance productivity, and drive efficiency at scale.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to learn.

What You’ll Gain

• End-to-end ownership of a live, high-profile university partnership from execution through results.
• Hands-on experience working directly with leadership across creative, growth, and partnerships.
• Exposure to NIL, creator programs, and digital conversion in a fast-growing company.
• Mentorship and training from experienced professionals.

ShopBacker Traits

• Agency - We take ownership and act, rather than waiting for permission. When something's blocking progress, we find a way through it and follow through until it's done.
• Judgement - We aim for high-impact decisions, not just easy wins, and we put the bigger picture ahead of individual interests. That means moving quickly and confidently, while staying thoughtful about when a call really matters.
• Learning Velocity - We pick up new skills fast and let go of old habits just as quickly when something better comes along. We benchmark ourselves against the best and keep raising our own bar.
• Tenacity - We stay in it when things get hard, keeping a level head under pressure. We debate openly before deciding, then commit fully — and support each other along the way.

What's in it for ShopBackers

• Career growth opportunities to take on greater challenges that help you realise your ambitions.
• Be part of a winning team on a journey to global scale.
• Competitive compensation based on performance.
• Candid, open, and collaborative culture where feedback is valued.