Marketing and Academy Intern

<h2><span><strong>Marketing &amp; Academy Intern&nbsp;</strong></span></h2><p><span><strong>Location:</strong> Kuala Lumpur / Hybrid</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Palatino, serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"><br></span><span><strong>Internship Duration:</strong> March 2026 onwards (minimum 3–6 months)</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Palatino, serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"><br></span><span><strong>Department:</strong> Marketing &amp; Academy</span></p><h3><span><strong>About pitchIN</strong></span></h3><p><span>pitchIN is Malaysia’s leading digital fundraising and investment platform, regulated by the Securities Commission Malaysia. We connect startups and SMEs with retail, angel, and institutional investors through equity crowdfunding, peer-to-peer financing, and tokenised investment solutions. Beyond fundraising, pitchIN plays an active role in investor education, ecosystem building, and alternative finance advocacy.</span></p><p><span>We are seeking a proactive and driven Marketing &amp; Academy <strong>Intern</strong> to support our Marketing &amp; Academy function. This role offers hands-on exposure to startup ecosystems, investment education, strategic partnerships, and go-to-market initiatives.</span></p><p><span><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p><ol><li><p><span><strong>Marketing &amp; Communications Support</strong></span></p></li><li><p><span>Support the planning and execution of <strong>marketing campaigns</strong> for pitchIN and pitchIN Academy, including programme launches, events, and fundraising-related initiatives.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Assist with <strong>content creation and copywriting</strong> for social media, website updates, email newsletters, and marketing materials.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Support <strong>content scheduling and calendar management</strong> across pitchIN’s social media platforms.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Assist with basic <strong>design tasks</strong> for marketing collateral (e.g. social media posts, event visuals, presentation slides) using tools such as Canva.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Support issuers by assisting with <strong>marketing strategies for successful fundraising campaigns</strong>, including content planning, campaign messaging, and awareness-building initiatives (under guidance from the team).</span></p></li><li><p><span>Assist in monitoring marketing performance and preparing <strong>basic reports</strong> (e.g. campaign reach, engagement, and traction).</span></p></li></ol><p><br><br><span><strong>pitchIN Academy &amp; Programme Execution</strong></span></p><ol><li><p><span>Support the planning, coordination, and execution of <strong>pitchIN Academy educational programmes</strong>, including accelerator programmes, workshops, webinars, and awareness sessions conducted across different states in Malaysia.&nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p><span>Assist in managing <strong>programme logistics</strong>, timelines, speaker coordination, and stakeholder communications to ensure smooth and timely delivery of Academy initiatives.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Support the execution of <strong>co-branded programmes and events</strong> in collaboration with ecosystem partners such as accelerators, corporates, universities, and government agencies.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Assist in coordinating partner engagements, including meeting preparation, follow-ups, and maintaining basic documentation.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Work with the Commercial and Product teams to support <strong>capital-raising activities</strong> through Academy programmes and partner-led channels.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Track Academy programmes and collaboration activities, and assist in monitoring outcomes and performance against set objectives.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Conduct basic research on <strong>industry trends, policy developments, and competitor activities</strong> to support programme planning and strategic decision-making.</span></p></li></ol><p></p><p><span><strong>Ad-hoc &amp; Strategic Support</strong></span></p><ol><li><p><span>Support other Academy, marketing, and business initiatives as assigned, including projects related to new services or business lines introduced by pitchIN.</span></p></li></ol><h3><span><strong>Requirements</strong></span></h3><ul><li><p><span>Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Business, Graphic Design, Finance, Multimedia, or a related field.</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Palatino, serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"><br><br></span></p></li><li><p><span>Strong interest in startups, venture capital, fintech, crowdfunding, or alternative investments.</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Palatino, serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"><br><br></span></p></li><li><p><span>Good communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence in engaging external stakeholders.</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Palatino, serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"><br><br></span></p></li><li><p><span>Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Palatino, serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"><br><br></span></p></li><li><p><span>Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively across teams.</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Palatino, serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"><br><br></span></p></li><li><p><span>Proficient in Google Workspace / Microsoft Office (Canva is a plus).</span></p></li></ul><h3><span><strong>What You’ll Gain</strong></span></h3><ul><li><p><span>Hands-on experience in startup fundraising, investor education, and partnership management.</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Palatino, serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"><br><br></span></p></li><li><p><span>Exposure to Malaysia’s startup, investment, and fintech ecosystem.</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Palatino, serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"><br><br></span></p></li><li><p><span>Opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams and external partners.</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Palatino, serif;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;"><br><br></span></p></li><li><p><span>A fast-paced learning environment with real responsibility and ownership.</span></p></li></ul>