Marketing Intern

Marketing Intern (Austin, TX)

Part-time | Paid | Spring 2026 | In-Field + Community-Based

About POW!

POW! isn’t just another energy drink — it’s clean energy for the next generation of creators, athletes, gamers, and builders who live in constant motion.

We’re launching in Austin and building the POW! Energy League — a high-impact ambassador + field marketing program designed to drive hype, trial, and community across the city.

We’re looking for a high-energy, dynamic marketer who wants real-world experience and is ready to help us build, lead, and grow this program from the ground up. Someone who’s deeply plugged into Austin culture, loves bringing people together, and isn’t afraid to take ownership, test ideas, and make things happen.

What You’ll Do

You’ll help us build out and lead field marketing for POW! in Austin. You’ll be critical in helping to recruit and manage ambassadors, build hype, and bring the brand to life across the city.

This is a hands-on role. You won’t be watching — you’ll be running things.

Your responsibilities:

• Build and lead the POW! Ambassador Program across Austin
• Recruit, manage, and motivate a street team of brand reps
• Make POW! the most viral and sought-after energy drink in the Austin scene
• Plan & execute 1+ major activation per month (pop-ups, gym takeovers, campus activations, creator events, sampling blitzes, nightlife + lifestyle moments)
• Partner with local creators, gyms, clubs, orgs, and student groups to expand visibility
• Manage product distribution + POS materials between HQ and ambassadors
• Capture and share UGC content from every event (stories + main feed)
• Track performance, feedback, and learnings to share with HQ

What You Get

This role gives you real access, real experience, and real responsibility.

• Paid monthly stipend
• Free POW! Energy drinks + exclusive merch
• Real marketing experience (field marketing, events, influencer coordination, brand building)
• Portfolio-worthy work you can actually show future employers
• Creative freedom — pitch ideas, test concepts, build your own events
• Startup access — work directly with founders and brand leadership
• Direct mentorship from beverage industry veterans who have launched and scaled category-defining brands
• A front-row seat to how modern brands are built, launched, and grown

Who You Are

• Based in Austin
• Student (or recent grad) majoring in marketing, PR, or communications
• Outgoing, organized, and always in motion
• Deeply plugged into Austin culture, gyms, campus life, and social scenes
• Comfortable talking to anyone and taking initiative
• Creative eye for content + social trends
• Available 10–15 hrs/week, flexible for nights and weekend events

Pay: $15.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable creating and posting content for TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and others?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Austin, TX 78737