Affiliate Marketing Intern

Location: Onsite/Remote

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

About the role

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-commerce 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.

Responsibilities

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

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 You Are

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

These skills are not required but may be helpful:

• Familiarity with Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube
• Basic Google Sheets or Excel skills
• Strong written communication
• Interest in marketing analytics and reporting

Benefits

• 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)

Deliverables

• At least 1 major project contribution within your assigned department
• Internship Completion Report summarizing learning outcomes and contributions