Affiliate Marketing Intern

Affiliate Marketing Intern

Location: Onsite/Remote
Commitment: 20 hours/week (flexible to accommodate academic schedules)
Duration: 16 Weeks

Program Overview

The MIRA Affiliate Marketing Internship is a hands-on learning experience designed for college students and recent graduates eager to break into digital marketing, partnerships, and e-commece growth.

This immersive 16-week program gives you real-world exposure to how affiliate programs are built, launched, and optimized. You won’t just observe — you’ll actively contribute to meaningful marketing initiatives while developing practical, resume-ready skills.

As part of the program, interns receive free enrollment in “Build a Successful Affiliate Program”, a structured, step-by-step training course that teaches you how to design, launch, and manage a high-performing affiliate program.

Throughout the internship, you’ll gain experience in:

• Affiliate research and partner outreach

• Performance tracking and reporting

• Social media content support

• CRM management and competitive research

• Marketing asset coordination

No prior affiliate marketing experience is required. We’re looking for motivated learners ready to grow.

High-performing interns may be considered for a paid internship or entry-level opportunity upon successful completion.

Key Responsibilities & Learning Activities

This internship is structured as a guided learning experience with real-world application.

You will:

• Learn how to research and identify potential affiliate partners with mentorship from the marketing team

• Support affiliate outreach using structured templates and best practices

• Monitor affiliate platforms and track basic partner activity

• Assist in preparing weekly performance summaries and interpreting affiliate data

• Maintain and update CRM records to support organization and accuracy

• Conduct competitor research and share strategic insights

• Help update affiliate-facing marketing materials

• Complete structured training sessions and document key learnings

• Collaborate cross-functionally with the marketing team

Social Media Management – Responsibilities & Learning Opportunities

In addition to affiliate marketing exposure, you’ll gain foundational social media marketing experience.

You will:

• Assist with planning and scheduling social media posts

• Help draft captions, research hashtags, and tailor content per platform

• Support basic community engagement (monitoring comments and messages)

• Track performance metrics such as reach, engagement, and follower growth

• Research trends, competitors, and content ideas

• Organize media assets and support brand consistency

• Document insights related to social strategy and execution

Who This Internship Is For

This program is ideal for:

• Current college students or recent graduates in marketing, business, communications, or related fields

• Individuals curious about affiliate marketing, partnerships, or e-commerce growth

• Organized, proactive learners eager to build professional skills

• Candidates comfortable using email, spreadsheets, and social platforms

Preferred Skills (Not Required)

• Familiarity with Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube

• Basic Google Sheets or Excel skills

• Strong written communication

• Interest in marketing analytics and reporting

Benefits for Interns

• Hands-on experience supporting affiliate program operations

• Free access to “Build a Successful Affiliate Program” training

• Portfolio-ready projects and documented contributions

• Recommendation letter upon successful completion

• Weekly mentorship and structured feedback

• Career networking with marketing and e-commerce professionals

• Exposure to real-world digital growth strategies

Program Details

Compensation: Unpaid educational internship
Duration: 16 weeks (1 semester)
Time Commitment: 20 hours/week (flexible scheduling)

Application Process

• Submit Resume

• Complete Culture Index Survey

• Interview with HR

Program Deliverables

• At least 1 major project contribution within your assigned department

• Internship Completion Report summarizing learning outcomes and contributions

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