Marketing Associate - Brand Studio (Internship)

Marketing Associate – Brand Studio (6-month Internship)

About Us

CottonGuru

CottonGuru Foundation

CarbonGuru

About the Role

You will lead brand activities for CottonGuru, CottonGuru Foundation, and CarbonGuru, reporting directly to the CEO. This is a hands-on role involving writing, creative thinking, deep research, and the end-to-end execution of plans that engage our audience and advance our mission across multiple verticals.

What You’ll Do

• Own the editorial pipeline:

  Website/CMS, social, videos, blogs, research reports, case studies, and bylined articles.

• Run the editorial strategy & calendar:

  Keep our voice consistent, clear, and compelling.

• Research & reporting:

  Track industry news, trends, policy, and value chains; interview stakeholders for deep dives.

• Plan and ship campaigns:

  Execute launches, milestones, and partnerships across social and email.

• Visualize stories:

  Use Adobe Suite/Canva/Gamma; maintain reusable templates and light motion/storyboards.

• Distribute & repurpose:

  Publish across LinkedIn, Substack, Medium, and the website with a steady, channel-fit cadence.

• Build community:

  Grow and engage followers and newsletter subscribers; surface feedback and nurture partners/creators.

• Operate the tech stack:

  Email campaigns, basic SEO, social scheduling/tools, and CMS (WordPress/Webflow).

• Measure & improve:

  Use GA4, Search Console, and LinkedIn analytics to test, learn, and double down on what works.

What We’re Looking For

• Proof of work (required):

  3–5 links (articles, LinkedIn threads, Substack/newsletters, case studies, reels/shorts, or campaign recaps)

• Education:

  Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in marketing, business, journalism, communication, sustainability, or related fields.

• Creative storyteller:

  Turn field realities (farmers, cotton/rice, AWD rice, MRV) into clear, memorable narratives for EU/US audiences.

• Strong communicator:

  Sharp writing and editing; adapt tone for founders, farmers, partners, donors, and media.

• Tech-savvy marketer:

  Comfortable with SEO, Google Analytics (GA4), LinkedIn analytics, newsletters, and a CMS (WordPress/Webflow). Bonus: Canva/Gamma/Adobe.

• Analytics-first:

  Define, track, and move KPIs; read what’s working and iterate.

• Self-starter:

  You ship, manage time well, and use AI tools smartly (outlines, transcripts, summaries) without losing editorial judgment.

• Mission fit:

  Genuine interest in cotton, carbon markets, and rural communities; open to occasional travel to farms and conferences.

What We Offer

• Excellent pay:

  above industry standard

• Hands-on experience:

  Work on real projects across cotton, rice, and carbon—and see your work go live.

• Freedom & ownership:

  Set processes, experiment with strategies, and run end-to-end initiatives.

• Mentorship & access:

  Close-knit, agile team with accessible mentors; direct exposure to the CEO and senior leaders.

• Stakeholder exposure:

  Engage with farmers, FPC leaders, customers, partners, and regulators.

• Networking:

  Connect with leaders across sustainability, textiles, and climate tech.

• Future opportunity:

  Potential full-time role based on performance and contributions.

How to Apply

Please fill this google form to submit your application. Please email us at hr@cottonguru.org if you need help with submitting your application.

Additional Information

This job description provides a broad outline of the role but is not exhaustive. Responsibilities and expectations may evolve based on organizational needs and business priorities. CottonGuru reserves the right to modify duties or reassign responsibilities at any time, with or without notice.

CottonGuru is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Hiring, promotions, and personnel practices are conducted without regard to race, gender, religion, disability, age, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Passionate candidates with deep-rooted purpose for climate, cotton, and smallholder farmers are strongly encouraged to apply.

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