[Internship] Business & Marketing

Company Description

Aralects is developing a gamified, self-paced app focused on teaching Arabic dialects like Egyptian, Lebanese, and Emirati to enhance real-world conversational skills. Personalized learning pathways powered by AI aim to make language learning more engaging and accessible. The company is committed to creating a culturally immersive platform for mastering Arabic dialects, catering to a wide audience for professional growth or personal interest.

Role Description

This is a remote (or hybrid), at least 25h/week role for a Business & Marketing Intern at Aralects (3 months, extendable). You'll gain hands-on experience supporting early-stage business operations, branding, and marketing efforts. From social strategy to partner outreach, you'll play a key role in helping us grow awareness and build momentum as we gear up for launch.

We're looking for someone proactive, curious, and eager to learn the ins and outs of startup life, someone who's comfortable wearing multiple hats and diving into both strategy and execution.

Possible Responsibilities

• Assist in crafting and executing marketing campaigns across social media, newsletters, and community platforms.
• Conduct competitive and market research to inform positioning and messaging.
• Create and assist in filming engaging, organic social media content (e.g., reels, stories, short videos), including occasional on-camera appearances.
• Help manage the content calendar and contribute to blog, email, or social media copywriting.
• Reach out to potential partners, influencers, and collaborators in the Arabic learning and education space.
• Track key marketing metrics (email open rates, social growth, engagement, etc.) and prepare performance reports.
• Support basic business development tasks such as preparing pitch decks, investor outreach research, or partnership briefs.
• Participate in community-building activities and early user feedback sessions.
• Assist in gathering and analyzing feedback from beta testers to improve product-market fit and user experience.
• Help manage and grow our online community, responding to comments, facilitating engagement, and supporting user inquiries.
• Stay up to date with social trends and brainstorm fresh content ideas aligned with our brand and audience.

Qualifications

• Excellent English writing and communication skills; you can craft sharp, engaging content and communicate ideas clearly.
• Interest in Arabic or the language learning space is a strong plus.
• Hands-on experience managing social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, Meta Business Suite, LinkedIn, X, or TikTok), including content planning, scheduling, engagement, and performance tracking.
• Comfortable being on camera and speaking in a clear, engaging way; experience filming short-form content for social media is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with design or content platforms (e.g., Canva, Figma).
• Experience with mobile or desktop video editing tools (e.g., CapCut, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, or TikToks built-in editor) is a plus.
• Ability to analyze and interpret marketing data to inform content and outreach strategy.
• Organized, proactive, and comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
• Bonus if you've worked in a startup, student-led project, or cross-functional team.

Terms & Compensation

Flexible schedule, and compensation may be stipend-based; strong focus on mentorship and professional growth. We are committed to providing a rich learning environment, meaningful responsibilities, and mentorship that can contribute significantly to your professional growth.

Ready to build, learn, and grow with us? Apply now to be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation and personal development.