Summer Startup Strategy Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Location: ONSITE / IN-OFFICE NYC / HYBRID

Internship Duration: 6 MONTHS

Department: Marketing Operations

Type: Internship | Part-Time or Full-Time | Paid or Academic Credit

Immediate Openings Only: Please note that this internship is for candidates who can interview and start right away. Gesture is NO LONGER accepting future-dated applications for Summer 2026. DO NOT APPLY UNLESS you are available to begin interviewing asap, and if selected, you can start immediately

About Gesture

Gesture is a relationship technology company redefining how brands engage, convert, and retain customers through data-driven, real-world experiences.

Our flagship platform, Reach360, enables brands to execute what we call Tangible Personable Marketing-combining the precision of digital targeting with the emotional impact of physical delivery. Unlike traditional MarTech, Gesture owns the entire ecosystem: first-party data, intelligent audience selection, logistics execution, real-time performance tracking, and continuous optimization.

On the consumer side, Gesture operates a rapidly growing mobile platform that allows people to send meaningful physical gestures instantly-creating powerful moments while generating rich behavioral data that strengthens everything we build.

Where We're Headed

Gesture is investing aggressively in AI-driven intelligence to power the next generation of marketing and commerce using a gift-centric approach. Our roadmap focuses on:

We're building intelligence that anticipates, adapts, and compounds-predicting intent, optimizing campaigns in real time, and delivering deeply personalized experiences driven by real-world behavior, all through systems that continuously learn and improve with every interaction.

This is not surface-level automation. We're building intelligence directly into the core of how campaigns are planned, executed, and measured-at scale.

At Gesture, you're not joining a static MarTech company. You're joining a team building the infrastructure for how brands will compete in a post-digital-fatigue world.

About the Role

As a Social Media Strategy Intern, you'll help shape the public presence of our CEO and brand across LinkedIn, Instagram, and X (twitter). This role blends creativity, analytics, and brand awareness to ensure Gesture's thought leadership and story are amplified across all channels.

A MUST HAVE IMPORTANT SKILL

PROBLEM SOLVING AND A SOLUTION PROVIDER

Responsibilities

• Plan, draft, and schedule posts highlighting the CEO's insights and company milestones.

• Engage directly with founders, investors, and industry audiences.

• Track engagement metrics and growth analytics.

• Research and identify trending topics, hashtags, and content strategies that fit our narrative.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and social media management skills.

• Understanding of personal branding and professional voice.

• Familiarity with scheduling tools like Buffer, Hootsuite, or Later.

• A natural curiosity about startups, marketing, and leadership storytelling

What Can You Gain From a Gesture Internship

"Build Something That Ships" Guarantee: Every intern contributes to a real project that goes live - no busywork.

Professional Growth & Mentorship make this internship transformational - the kind of experience that looks elite on a resume and helps to build a great personal brand critical to your personal development and career growth.

1:1 Mentorship with Executives: Direct access to senior leadership (including you or divisional heads like Product, Ops, and Engineering) for biweekly growth sessions.

Founders' Roundtable: Interns attend exclusive fireside-style meetings with Gesture's CEO and leadership team about startup strategy, fundraising, and scaling.

AI Playground Access: Safe sandbox for interns to experiment with AI tools for content creation, data, and storytelling.

Leadership Lunch Series: Informal weekly sessions with team leaders about what it takes to run a $100M tech company.

Gesture Email & Workspace: Real team access - not "intern-only" accounts - so they feel part of the company from day one.

Intern of the Month Spotlight: Featured across Gesture's LinkedIn and internal newsletter.

CEO Dinner Experience: Top interns get invited to a private dinner or networking event hosted by you and the leadership team.

Other Internship Benefits & Perks

Make a Gesture Day": Each intern receives credit to send a surprise gift to someone they admire - living the company mission firsthand.

Gesture swag pack, exclusive branded gear (hoodie, water bottle, or cap)

Beautiful HQ Experience: Modern New York office with creative work zones, media studio, and collaboration spaces.

Paid Team Lunches or Coffee Hours: Casual networking with leadership and cross-department peers.

Application Process - Interested candidates should submit the following

A resume outlining relevant experience.

A brief cover letter highlighting your key skills, achievements, and what excites you about this opportunity.

(Optional) Any project work, portfolio samples, or coursework that demonstrate your passion and abilities.

Immediate Openings Only: Please note that this internship is for candidates who can interview and start right away. Gesture is NO LONGER accepting future-dated applications for Summer 2026. DO NOT APPLY UNLESS you are available to begin interviewing asap, and if selected, you can start immediately

Download The Gesture App

We strongly encourage all applicants to download the Gesture app and explore our platform firsthand. You can also visit gesture.vipto learn more about our mission, technology, and culture.

Compensation & Culture

Gesture is committed to maintaining fair, transparent, and performance-driven compensation practices. Depending on the role, total compensation may include a fixed stipend, commissions, bonuses, or other performance-based incentives. Final compensation packages are determined by factors such as experience, skill set, certifications, and location. Additional components may include equity, annual performance rewards, and other incentive programs tied to company and individual results.

At Gesture, we operate with a KPI-driven, pacesetting culture - one that rewards sharp, motivated, high-performing individuals who take initiative and execute with excellence.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a startup environment, embodying curiosity, grit, and a builder's mindset. This is a ground-floor opportunity to grow alongside one of the most exciting and innovative companies redefining connection through technology.

Apply today to join Gesture and be part of the team that's redefining how the world connects.

Join the MovementIf you're ready to lead by doing, grow fast, and make an impact that matters - we want to hear from you.