Citizens Of The Internet

Citizens of the Internet is looking for a Brand Development Intern to join our creative team.

This is a hands-on opportunity to help grow a Houston-based creative studio by building relationships with local businesses, planning community events, and supporting real marketing campaigns.

Compensation: Unpaid internship (portfolio-building opportunity)

Location: Houston, TX

Commitment: 5–8 hours/week, September through December

What You'll Do

• Research local businesses, founders, and organizations that align with Citizens of the Internet.
• Reach out to brands regarding sponsorships, collaborations, and partnership opportunities.
• Assist with planning community events, photoshoots, and creative experiences.
• Help organize outreach pipelines, contact lists, and follow-up communication.
• Brainstorm creative ways brands can integrate into our campaigns and events.
• Collaborate with our creative team on campaign planning and execution.

Who You Are

• Passionate about entrepreneurship, branding, and community building.
• Comfortable talking to people and building professional relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized, proactive, and comfortable following up on conversations.
• Interested in startups, marketing, business development, or event planning.
• Based in Houston and available to attend select in-person productions.

Perks

• Hands-on experience helping build partnerships for a growing creative company.
• Experience with sponsorship outreach, networking, and event marketing.
• Work directly with the founder on real business strategy.
• Portfolio-building opportunities through campaigns, events, and community initiatives.