Project Manager Internship

About the Role

Project Manager Internship – Podcast App Launch at ElectraCast Media

Internship Overview

• Opportunity to help manage the launch of a new podcast and community app, serving as the CEO’s right hand.
• Coordinate developers, marketing, design, and content teams.
• Lead onboarding of launch users and inviting podcasters to join the platform.
• This is a remote, unpaid internship for business, communications, media/entertainment, or game/interactive design students.

Internship Details

• Duration: 4 months, flexible based on availability.
• Hours: 10-20 hours per week.
• Schedule: Flexible remote schedule with weekly Zoom meetings.
• Compensation: Unpaid; Academic Credit documentation can be provided.
• Location: Remote, with occasional local meetings possible if LA-based.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the CEO in coordinating all departments and outside partners (developers, marketing, design, content).
• Build and maintain the master launch tracker for the App Store and Google Play submission workstream, including post-launch follow-up.
• Log, prioritize, and follow up on bugs and feature requests with the development team.
• Lead Test User tasks: populate the app with real launch accounts, manage release and info forms, and coordinate onboarding of initial users.
• Lead Podcaster Invites outreach via email and social DMs.
• Maintain an outreach and follow-up log for podcaster invites.
• Prepare weekly status reports, agendas, and action-item notes.
• Flag risks, blockers, and schedule slippage, proposing solutions.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Project Management: Experience managing project logistics and working to deadlines.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational, written communication, and follow-up skills.
• Multitasking: Ability to juggle multiple projects, teams, and tasks.
• Tools:
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Trello, Asana, Notion, or Airtable.
• Familiarity with Google Docs, Sheets, and Drive.
• Comfort with email outreach tools (Brevo, Mailchimp, or similar).
• Experience with AI platforms such as ChatGPT for productivity.
• Eligibility:
• MUST be US Citizen or have US Work Authorization.
• MUST be a current accredited college/university student or have graduated within the past 6 months.

Qualifications

• Preferred:
• Experience with a social-related app launch or videogame launch.
• Experience with beta testing, user onboarding, or community management.
• Familiarity with App Store and Google Play submission requirements.
• Previous experience working with software developers or in agile/sprint workflows.
• Familiarity with the podcast landscape.