Digital Marketing Internship (Full-Time, Remote) Ever wonder what it actually takes to grow a startup from zero to traction? Not theory. Not shadowing. Not “grab coffee and sit in meetings.” This is real marketing portfolio building work alongside a company that gets results. We’re GrowthExpertz (www.growthexpertz.com), a leading Silicon Valley startup marketing agency, and we’re looking for 1–3 high-performance digital marketing interns to help us launch and scale ZGuide (zguide.com) — a social app designed to help people make friends IRL, meet new people, and build a real social life offline. This is not a passive internship. You’ll be working alongside our marketing manager and our CEO in the trenches with clients.
This is a 3-month, full-time, unpaid internship
You should NOT be working another job
You should be obsessed with startups, marketing, and growth
You should be comfortable working fully remote and independently
You should be someone who can execute without hand-holding
If you're looking for something casual or part-time, this is not it. What You’ll Work On (Real Execution) You’ll be directly involved in launching and scaling our newest client ZGuide.com – Make Friends IRL, a social networking app focused on helping people:
Make friends
Meet new people
Discover events near them
Build a real-world social life
Your work will directly impact user growth. You’ll execute across:
Social Media Marketing
Build and grow accounts across TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.
Public Relations (PR)
Pitch media, secure coverage, and drive awareness
Paid Advertising
Test and optimize campaigns across Meta, Google, and emerging platforms
Content Marketing & SEO
Write and publish keyword-driven content targeting terms like:
make friends
meet new people
social networking
events near me
GEO & AI Search Optimization
Optimize content for AI-driven discovery (ChatGPT, Perplexity, etc.)
Growth Experiments
Test new channels, messaging, and acquisition strategies
Analytics & Tracking
Measure performance, iterate quickly, and double down on what works
And more — if it drives growth, you’ll touch it
What You’ll Learn You’ll work directly under our CEO Andrew Lee Miller (@andrewstartups) and learn:
How real startup growth marketing works
How to launch a product from zero
How to test and scale acquisition channels
How agencies operate with early-stage clients
How to think like a growth operator, not just a marketer
This is hands-on, execution-first learning. About GrowthExpertzWe’ve spent the last 10+ years helping startups grow from idea to traction.
Worked with dozens of early-stage companies
Founders involved in 3 successful exits
Deep expertise in startup growth marketing across channels
We don’t teach theory — we execute what works. About ZGuide.com ZGuide – Make Friends IRL is a social app built to solve a real problem:People want to make friends, meet new people, and build a social life, but don’t know where to go or when to go . ZGuide shows users:
Where people are
When to go
How to connect in real life (not just online)
No endless messaging. No swiping fatigue. Just real-world interaction. Who You Are You’re a strong fit if:
You can commit full-time (25–40+ hours/week) for 3 months
You’re deeply interested in startups + digital marketing
You’re a self-starter / hustler / go-getter
You execute fast and figure things out
You’re comfortable with ambiguity and rapid iteration
You communicate clearly in English
You’re not afraid to test, fail, and try again
Bonus if you:
Have experience with content, ads, or SEO
Have built something on your own (project, brand, etc.)
- What You Get
Direct 1:1 mentorship from Andrew Miller.
Weekly training across:
SEO
Paid Ads
PR
Content Strategy
AI & GEO optimization
Access to $6,000+ in marketing courses & materials
Real portfolio experience launching a live startup
High likelihood of a full-time paid role after completion
Performance-based bonuses
Potential company offsites
Learn More Watch this quick overview of the opportunity:https://www.loom.com/share/47746fa85d274995bc01a5a301da841e How to Apply Email [email protected] with:
Why you want this internship
Links to your social media including IG and LI
Your marketing experience (if any)
Any projects / proof of execution
Why you’re the best fit
Your resume
Your feedback on Zguide.com and what you think of the idea. (Please sign up and play around with it)
Skills
Marketing and SalesBusiness Consulting and Services