Research and Content Marketing Intern Based in the U.S

About the Internship

Viettonkin Consulting is seeking a U.S.-based Research & Content Marketing Intern to translate credible research into useful insights for U.S. businesses exploring investment, market entry, and expansion in Vietnam and ASEAN. You will collaborate with marketing, business development, and consulting colleagues to understand investor questions, investigate relevant issues, and communicate findings clearly. Your work will support Viettonkin’s thought leadership, investor engagement, and internal knowledge development.

• Location: Remote, based in the United States
• Duration: 3–4 months; a four-month commitment is preferred
• Schedule: Part-time, at least 30 hours per week; full-time arrangement (US time zone) preferred
• Coordination: Agreed working hours and regular meetings with our Vietnam-based team

Key Responsibilities

• Research and FDI intelligence:
• Research Vietnam’s investment environment, selected industries, and relevant ASEAN markets, focusing on questions relevant to U.S. businesses.
• Monitor policy and regulatory developments, market trends, supply-chain shifts, and investment opportunities.
• Investigate investor motivations, entry barriers, operational challenges, and market differences.
• Use credible sources, verify claims, and distinguish facts from interpretation. Record sources, dates, and limitations.
• Prepare concise research briefs explaining changes, their significance, and potential implications for investors.
• Research-led content development:
• Transform research and consultant input into English-language articles, market briefs, newsletters, LinkedIn posts, and contributions to guides or white papers.
• Write for decision-makers such as business owners, executives, and international expansion teams.
• Translate and synthesize Vietnamese source material into clear English, preserving meaning and context.
• Follow a structured workflow: research, outline, draft, review, and refinement.
• Explain complex issues through clear arguments, relevant evidence, and practical examples, using Viettonkin’s professional consulting voice.
• Content marketing and business development support:
• Research audience needs and relevant search terms to propose content topics.
• Apply basic SEO practices while maintaining accuracy, readability, and relevance.
• Repurpose substantial research into shorter content for different channels.
• Collaborate with business development colleagues to create content supporting investor awareness, qualification, and informed follow-up.
• Help review content performance (search visibility, engagement, inquiries) and suggest improvements.
• Knowledge management and professional ownership:
• Maintain organized research notes, source records, and reusable content in Viettonkin’s knowledge repository.
• Prepare weekly work plans and progress updates, meet deadlines, and flag uncertainties or blockers promptly.
• Seek feedback, review your own work, and progressively take greater ownership of assignments.
• Use AI tools responsibly to support research and writing, independently verify outputs, and protect confidential information.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently enrolled as an international student at a U.S. college or university.
• Studying Business, Economics, Marketing, International Relations, Communications, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Strong English writing and editing skills.
• Vietnamese proficiency sufficient to research and interpret Vietnamese business and policy materials.
• Ability to find reliable information, assess competing sources, and turn findings into a structured explanation.
• Interest in international business, foreign direct investment, and Vietnam’s role in ASEAN.
• Curiosity about how businesses make investment and market-entry decisions.
• Reliability, initiative, attention to detail, and willingness to improve through feedback.
• Ability to work remotely, communicate across time zones, and commit at least 30 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience connecting market research, consulting knowledge, content marketing, and business development.
• Training, coaching, and feedback on analytical thinking, research methods, professional writing, and cross-cultural communication.
• Exposure to practical investment and operational questions facing international businesses in Vietnam and ASEAN.
• Opportunities to develop a portfolio of reviewed research and content.
• Increasing responsibility as capabilities develop.
• Performance- and merit-based allowances and incentives.
• An English-speaking, collaborative working environment.