AI Growth Marketing Intern

About the Role

We're looking for a technically minded, entrepreneurial intern to join our growth marketing team at one of fintech's fastest growing unicorns. This role is different from typical marketing internships. You'll spend significant time building AI powered tools and automation that make our entire marketing team more efficient, while also learning the fundamentals of growth marketing in a hyper growth startup environment.

This is ideal for someone who loves building, enjoys solving problems with code and AI, and wants to understand how marketing drives business growth at scale. Exceptional performers will have the opportunity to convert to a full time role.

What You'll Learn & Do

What You'll Learn & Do

AI Tools & Automation (60% of role):

• Learn to build production AI tools: Design and ship AI driven solutions that automate marketing workflows and unlock new capabilities for the team

• Develop technical skills: Gain hands on experience with LLMs, APIs, automation frameworks, and data pipelines while solving real business problems

• Master the build-measure-iterate cycle: Create internal dashboards and analysis scripts, then see how they drive decision making and team efficiency

• Understand technical product thinking: Work directly with the growth team to identify pain points, scope solutions, and build tools that scale

• Own your projects: Take ideas from concept to deployment with mentorship from experienced engineers and marketers

Growth Marketing Fundamentals (40% of role):

• Learn the metrics that matter: Understand CAC, LTV, conversion rates, and other key performance indicators that drive business decisions

• Run real experiments: Design and execute A/B tests across paid and organic channels, then analyze results to optimize campaign performance

• See the full funnel: Get exposure to user acquisition strategy, from targeting and creative development to conversion optimization

• Build data storytelling skills: Create reports and presentations that translate complex data into clear insights for stakeholders

• Collaborate cross functionally: Work alongside designers, copywriters, and data analysts to launch campaigns that reach millions of users

Who We're Looking For

• Technical builder: Rising senior or recent graduate in Engineering, Economics, Statistics, or related field

• AI curious: Basic familiarity with Python and SQL, with a strong interest in learning about AI/LLM applications and building with them

• Analytical mindset: You love data, understand statistics, and can translate numbers into actionable insights

• Scrappy problem solver: You find creative solutions and aren't afraid to learn new tools quickly

• Business minded: Interested in understanding how marketing drives growth and impacts the bottom line

• Fintech passion: Genuinely interested in financial inclusion and helping people improve their financial lives

Kikoff: A FinTech Unicorn Powering Financial Progress with AI
At Kikoff, our mission is to provide radically affordable financial tools to help consumers achieve financial security. We're a profitable, high growth FinTech unicorn serving millions of people, many of whom are building credit or navigating life paycheck to paycheck. With innovative technology and AI, we simplify credit building, reduce debt, and expand access to financial opportunities to those who need them the most. Founded in 2019, Kikoff is headquartered in San Francisco and backed by top-tier VC investors and NBA star Stephen Curry.

Why Kikoff:

This is a consumer fintech startup, and you will be working with serial entrepreneurs who have built strong consumer brands and innovative products. We value extreme ownership, clear communication, a strong sense of craftsmanship, and the desire to create lasting work and work relationships. Yes, you can build an exciting business AND have real-life real-customer impact.

Internship Details

• Duration: 3 months with conversion the following summer

• Full-time options available during summer

• Location: Hybrid, 3 days onsite in San Francisco, CA.

Visa sponsorship available: Kikoff is willing to provide sponsorship for H1-B visas and U.S. green cards for exceptional talent.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Kikoff Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

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