Role Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and adaptable Intern to join our team in Business Development & Marketing. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced startup environment and contribute directly to the launch and growth of our free language learning tools and the user acquisition strategy for our platform. You will wear multiple hats and work on a variety of tasks related to business development, marketing, and outreach, with a primary focus on supporting our Q2 2025 free tools launch and user acquisition goals (our short-term goal for the next quarter).
This role is ideal for someone who is resourceful, proactive, and thrives in a dynamic, experimental setting, especially in the context of launching free tools and generating marketing material programmatically. Flexible work arrangements are available.
Responsibilities
Depending on your skills and interests, and project needs, responsibilities may include:
- Conducting market research and analysis to identify target audiences and effective marketing strategies.
- Assisting in outreach and business development efforts, including identifying and contacting potential partners.
- Developing and executing marketing campaigns across various online channels.
- Creating engaging marketing content and materials.
- Managing social media accounts and engaging with online communities.
- Tracking and analyzing marketing campaign performance.
- Assisting in community building and engagement initiatives.
- Providing administrative and logistical support for marketing and business development activities.
- Developing and implementing systems for programmatically generating marketing materials.
Qualifications
- Must be passionate about language learning and have demonstrated some interest in language learning either informally or formally. Please specify languages you are learning or have learned in your application.
- Strong interest in business development, marketing, and the language learning industry, particularly in the context of free online tools and user acquisition.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proactive, resourceful, and able to work independently and as part of a team, especially in a fast-paced, experimental startup environment.
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Familiarity with social media platforms and online marketing tools.
- Experience with market research or data analysis is a plus.
- Experience in a startup environment is a plus.
- Adaptability and a willingness to learn and take on new challenges, especially in the context of programmatic marketing material generation.
Bonus Points
- Is currently an active language learner
- Experience with content creation (e.g., writing, graphic design, video editing), particularly for marketing purposes.
- Experience with email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Constant Contact).
- Experience with social media advertising and online marketing analytics.
- Familiarity with programmatic marketing material generation tools or techniques.
Benefits
- Gain hands-on experience in business development and marketing for a fast-growing language learning startup focused on free tools and user acquisition.
- Contribute directly to the launch and success of free tools that will positively impact language learners worldwide, especially during our critical Q2 2025 launch phase (our short-term goal for the next quarter).
- Work in a dynamic and passionate team of language enthusiasts at Block71.
- Opportunity to develop valuable skills in various areas of startup operations, particularly in marketing and business development for free online tools.
Send your CV to francis@lalia.com.sg
