Opportunity brief
About the Company: Awkash, a dynamic early-stage fintech brand, is seeking a creative and curious Marketing & Content Intern. The company is focused on building engaging content and marketing strategies tailored for Kannada audiences. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience and contribute to the growth of a fast-paced startup. Responsibilities: Create engaging content in both Kannada and English, including reels, scripts, captions, social media posts, and blogs. Conduct research on current trends, affairs, and stories relevant to Awkash's target audience. Plan, shoot, and edit videos for various platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Transform timely news and developments into compelling, brand-relevant content. Brainstorm innovative reel concepts, campaigns, and storytelling formats. Support the social media strategy and contribute to growth experiments. Participate in occasional on-ground shoots, campaigns, and marketing activities. Experiment with AI tools for content creation, video generation, and editing. Explore simple workflow and WhatsApp automation using AI tools. Occasionally support customer conversations across calls, WhatsApp, DMs, and email. Work directly with the Founder's Office, gaining valuable exposure to early-stage startup operations. Requirements: Strong communication and writing skills in both Kannada and English. Good storytelling and script-writing abilities. Comfortable with shooting and editing Reels/Shorts; long-form video editing is a plus. Proficient in internet research and identifying trending topics. Willingness to experiment with AI tools. Curious about marketing, content, and growth strategies. Eager to test ideas, learn quickly, and iterate based on feedback. Comfortable with occasional on-ground content creation and marketing activities.