Internship in Athlete Engagement and Marketing
Internship Overview
BluChip offers a unique opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in affiliate sales, digital outreach automation, and marketing strategy. As part of our Affiliate Sales & Marketing Internship, you'll work directly with BluChip’s senior leadership team to develop campaigns that expand a startup company’s reach and drive growth.
The ideal interns will lead personalized marketing efforts, launch social media campaigns, and form strategic partnerships with campus influencers and organizations—all while learning the foundations of affiliate marketing and brand development from senior executives in the field.
What sets us apart?
At BluChip, we take a personal interest in each intern’s success. While you're learning how to use BluChip and its products for your personal use to grow your professional network, we’ll help you build your brand, improve your credentials, and position you for professional opportunities. Our leadership team offers direct mentorship, personalized coaching, and, where possible, strategic introductions to industry professionals in your field(s) of interest.
About BluChip
BluChip is a fast-growing startup designed to help students—especially student-athletes—build a standout digital brand and connect with hiring managers and executives.
Our premium product, BluChip Scout, helps students grow their professional networks, develop relationships with hiring managers and business leaders with hiring influence, and, most importantly, gain access to job opportunities BEFORE THEY’RE POSTED.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote BluChip Scout to students, student-athletes, alumni, and job seekers
- Develop and execute marketing campaigns on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook Groups, and campus networks
- Create and share content (posts, blogs, and emails) to drive platform signups
- Build partnerships with student orgs, career centers, athletic departments, and peer influencers
- Provide feedback on user experience and marketing strategy
- Post BluChip content at least twice weekly on your personal social media
Compensation
Affiliate Commissions: Earn 50% of net revenue from every subscription sold, including renewals for the first three months.
Examples:
- 10 self-serve monthly signups ≈ $465 in commission
- 10 managed quarterly signups ≈ $2,234 in commission
All interns receive:
- Free access to BluChip Scout
- Full marketing toolkit and onboarding
- Custom affiliate link for tracking and reporting
Professional Development & Mentorship
- Personal mentorship from BluChip’s leadership team
- Resume and LinkedIn branding support tailored to your goals
- Ongoing coaching to help build your digital presence and stand out to employers
- Direct introductions to professionals in your chosen field (where possible, based on your field)
- Invitation to internal BluChip strategy and planning sessions
- Potential future paid projects or full-time roles at BluChip
Eligibility & Requirements
- Current college students or alumni (all majors welcome; student-athletes a plus)
- Active on social media and confident in outreach and communication
- Must convert at least two paying subscribers per month to retain free Scout access
- Motivated, coachable, and eager to contribute to a high-energy and fast-growth startup
Interested?
Email your resume and a brief cover letter to share with us what interests you about BluChip and this Affiliate Sales & Marketing Internship opportunity.
Send to: Cathy Donahue, Co-Founder — CDonahue@GoBluChip.com