Marketing Intern at Y🪢 - the Startup Reinventing How People Connect
YKnot Love Incorporated · Honolulu, Hawaii · Part-Time · In-Person / Hybrid
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About Y🪢
YKnot Love Incorporated is an intent-first connection platform launching in Honolulu on August 31, 2026. Unlike dating apps that match you algorithmically, Y🪢 lets you drop a line — or answer one. Real people, real plans. We're a small, fast-moving team building something genuinely new, and we're looking for a marketing intern who wants to be part of it from day one.
The Role
This is not a "make the coffee and update the spreadsheet" internship. You will be one of the first people responsible for getting Y🪢 in front of real users in Honolulu. You'll work directly with the founders on community outreach, social media, content creation, and on-the-ground launch activation. Your work will be visible immediately, and your ideas will actually be heard.
What You'll Do
- Execute grassroots marketing in Honolulu neighborhoods, coffee shops, gyms, farmers markets, and community events — distributing materials, starting conversations, and building awareness
- Create and manage content across Instagram, TikTok, and other social platforms — short-form video, copy, and visual assets
- Help plan and execute the August 31st Honolulu launch event and ongoing launch activations
- Monitor and engage with community groups, WhatsApp networks, and local online communities relevant to our target audience
- Track campaign performance and report weekly on what's working and what isn't
- Support influencer and community ambassador outreach
- Help draft marketing copy, including email campaigns, in-app messaging, and promotional materials
- Assist with user feedback collection and synthesis
What We're Looking For
Must-have:
- Enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree program in marketing, communications, business, or a related field
- Strong written communication skills — you know how to write a sentence that actually lands
- Active and fluent on Instagram and TikTok — you understand how content performs, not just how it looks
- Genuine comfort talking to strangers and representing a brand in person
- Based in Honolulu or able to be in Honolulu for the duration of the internship
- Self-directed — you don't wait to be told what to do next
Nice-to-have:
- Experience creating short-form video content (Reels, TikTok)
- Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Express, or similar design tools
- Experience with community management or grassroots marketing
- Multilingual skills — Russian, Japanese, Tagalog, or other languages spoken widely in Honolulu
- Prior internship or work experience in a startup environment
- Existing connections in Honolulu's social, fitness, or outdoor activity communities
Minimum Requirements
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college or university
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred
- Available up to 20 hours
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Authorized to work in the United States
Compensation
- Paid internship — hourly rate commensurate with experience
- Equity consideration possible for exceptional performers after 90 days
- Real startup experience and direct founder mentorship
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How to Apply
Send a short email to info@yknot.love with the subject line "Marketing Intern" and include:
- A brief note on why you want this role (not a formal cover letter — just talk to us)
- Your resume or LinkedIn profile
- One piece of content you've created that you're proud of — a post, a video, a campaign, anything
We respond to every application.
YKnot Love Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of Honolulu and the communities we serve.
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Weekly meetings to discuss the intern’s progress, direction and strategy will occur at a mutually beneficial time and convenient location, such as a coffeeshop or co-working space.
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Mahalo!
-Y🪢