Marketing Intern, Creative Operations
Circle, Houston, TX, United States
The Creative Partner Management Intern will support the Brand & Creative team in orchestrating our global network of creative agencies, production houses, and freelance talent.
Key Responsibilities
Partner Coordination: support the end‑to‑end lifecycle of creative partnerships, from initial onboarding and briefing to project delivery and performance review.
Operational Excellence: maintain and optimize our creative partner database, ensuring all contracts, rate cards, and portfolios are up to date.
Project Liaison: act as a junior point of contact for external partners, facilitating clear communication, gathering feedback, and ensuring deadlines are met across multi‑disciplinary projects (video, design, web, etc.).
Creative Briefing: assist in the development of clear, inspiring creative briefs that align with Circle’s brand strategy and product goals.
Process Improvement: help refine the workflows between internal Brand Producers and external agencies to increase speed and creative quality.
Trend & Talent Research: conduct ongoing research into emerging creative talent and agencies within the Web3, Fintech, and high‑tech design space to keep our partner roster "future‑forward."
Program Demo: at the end of the summer, present a project or process improvement you’ve spearheaded to the Creative Leadership team.
Qualifications
Curiosity and Initiative: a deep interest in the intersection of brand strategy, creative production, and technology.
Organizational Prowess: a mindful approach to detail, enjoying creating order out of chaos and managing multiple moving parts.
Communication Skills: strong written and verbal skills with the ability to translate complex internal needs into actionable creative feedback.
Collaborative Mindset: oriented toward building relationships with diverse personalities, from corporate leaders to niche digital artists.
Educational Background: currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Creative Management, or a related field.
Tech Savvy: familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, Airtable) and the Google Workspace suite. Knowledge of creative tools (Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma) is a plus.
Integrity: hold yourself to high moral and ethical standards, ensuring all partner relationships are built on mutual respect and transparency.
Preferred Qualifications
Interest in creative production, marketing operations, or project management.
Experience working in fast‑paced, collaborative environments.
Comfort working with spreadsheets, trackers, and documentation systems.
Experience/familiarity with Slack, Apple MacOS, and GSuite.
Additional Information
Open to current undergraduates or recent graduates with an interest in marketing operations or project management.
Strong preference for candidates who are organized, proactive, and collaborative.
Prior experience in fast‑paced or cross‑functional work environments is a plus.
Base Pay Range: $20.00 - $20.00
We are an
equal opportunity employer . We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other protected status required by the laws in the locations where we hire. Additionally, Circle participates in the E‑Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law.
If you require accommodations or assistance in our interview process because of a disability, please reach out to accommodations@circle.com for support. We respect your privacy and will connect with you separately from our interview process to accommodate your needs.
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Key Responsibilities
Partner Coordination: support the end‑to‑end lifecycle of creative partnerships, from initial onboarding and briefing to project delivery and performance review.
Operational Excellence: maintain and optimize our creative partner database, ensuring all contracts, rate cards, and portfolios are up to date.
Project Liaison: act as a junior point of contact for external partners, facilitating clear communication, gathering feedback, and ensuring deadlines are met across multi‑disciplinary projects (video, design, web, etc.).
Creative Briefing: assist in the development of clear, inspiring creative briefs that align with Circle’s brand strategy and product goals.
Process Improvement: help refine the workflows between internal Brand Producers and external agencies to increase speed and creative quality.
Trend & Talent Research: conduct ongoing research into emerging creative talent and agencies within the Web3, Fintech, and high‑tech design space to keep our partner roster "future‑forward."
Program Demo: at the end of the summer, present a project or process improvement you’ve spearheaded to the Creative Leadership team.
Qualifications
Curiosity and Initiative: a deep interest in the intersection of brand strategy, creative production, and technology.
Organizational Prowess: a mindful approach to detail, enjoying creating order out of chaos and managing multiple moving parts.
Communication Skills: strong written and verbal skills with the ability to translate complex internal needs into actionable creative feedback.
Collaborative Mindset: oriented toward building relationships with diverse personalities, from corporate leaders to niche digital artists.
Educational Background: currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Creative Management, or a related field.
Tech Savvy: familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, Airtable) and the Google Workspace suite. Knowledge of creative tools (Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma) is a plus.
Integrity: hold yourself to high moral and ethical standards, ensuring all partner relationships are built on mutual respect and transparency.
Preferred Qualifications
Interest in creative production, marketing operations, or project management.
Experience working in fast‑paced, collaborative environments.
Comfort working with spreadsheets, trackers, and documentation systems.
Experience/familiarity with Slack, Apple MacOS, and GSuite.
Additional Information
Open to current undergraduates or recent graduates with an interest in marketing operations or project management.
Strong preference for candidates who are organized, proactive, and collaborative.
Prior experience in fast‑paced or cross‑functional work environments is a plus.
Base Pay Range: $20.00 - $20.00
We are an
equal opportunity employer . We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other protected status required by the laws in the locations where we hire. Additionally, Circle participates in the E‑Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law.
If you require accommodations or assistance in our interview process because of a disability, please reach out to accommodations@circle.com for support. We respect your privacy and will connect with you separately from our interview process to accommodate your needs.
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