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Sales, Marketing & Digital Media Internship

The AEA Institute
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The API Mental Edge Internship is a 6-week virtual summer program for high school and college students interested in building real-world experience in sales, marketing, or digital media—while learning the elite mindset strategies used by high-performing athletes and teams.

This selective internship is designed for students eager to stand out on résumés, scholarship essays, and college or job applications. Interns will get firsthand experience in business development, content creation, social strategy, and mental performance training grounded in neuroscience.

All participants will report to Michael “Romo” Romanella, Certified Wellness Coach and performance advisor with experience supporting athletes in the NFL (Cleveland Browns) and NBA (Cleveland Cavaliers). Romo leads the API Mental Edge program and specializes in helping athletes perform under pressure through visualization, resilience, and energy mastery.

 

INTERNSHIP STRUCTURE

  • Start Date: Early June 2025
  • Duration: 6 weeks
  • Time Commitment: 4–8 hours per week
  • Format: 100% virtual
  • Flexible Hours: Tasks can be completed on your own time
  • Orientation: Led by Romo and AEA staff
     

INTERNSHIP TRACK OPTIONS

Track 1: Sales, Marketing & Business Development
Ideal for athletes or business-minded students looking to gain entrepreneurial experience. Responsibilities include:

  • Outreach to coaches, teams, and families
  • Lead generation & follow-up messaging
  • Affiliate-based sales & program promotion
  • CRM tools & pipeline reporting

Track 2: Digital Media & Social Content
Ideal for students-athletes with a passion for content creation, branding, and growth strategy. Responsibilities include:

  • Creating Instagram, TikTok & YouTube content
  • Developing trend-based video ideas
  • Building content calendars & Linktree hubs
  • Learning the fundamentals of micro-influencing
  • Managing and growing API’s social media presence from the ground up
     

MENTAL PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATION

All interns will complete the 21-Day Mental Edge Program, delivered via mobile app, featuring short, neuroscience-based mental fitness workouts (6 minutes, twice daily). This structured experience helps build habits of focus, resilience, and self-leadership—essential traits for success in sports, school, and life.

Upon completion, interns will earn a Certificate in Neuroscience-Based Mindset & Mental Performance from the AEA Institute.
 

COMPENSATION & PERKS

  • Commission-based earnings: Interns earn a percentage for every client, team, or school they help enroll into API’s flagship programs.
  • Potential to earn up to $10,000 over the summer through outreach, social content, and referral success.
  • Optional personal performance coaching from Romo for interns seeking individualized growth.
  • Letter of recommendation upon successful completion.
  • Mentorship from seasoned professionals in mental performance and business innovation.

 

REQUIREMENTS

  • Attend initial orientation
  • Complete the 21-Day Mental Performance Program
  • Consistently complete weekly tasks
  • Strong communication, curiosity, and willingness to grow
     

ABOUT API MENTAL EDGE

API Mental Edge is a performance-focused division of the AEA Institute, equipping athletes with tools to build resilience, master focus, and lead with intention. Grounded in neuroscience and used by elite professionals, our programs prepare students to thrive on and off the field.