About Rooted:
Rooted is a marketplace dedicated to supporting independent, underrepresented small businesses. We provide a platform where diverse creators can grow their brands, without the hidden costs found on other marketplaces. Beyond the digital space, we bring our community together through pop-up events to support entrepreneurs and their passions. At Rooted, we are committed to creating opportunities to help small businesses thrive.
Role Overview:
As the Marketing & Events Intern, you’ll play a key role in shaping Rooted’s early-stage brand presence and community engagement. You’ll support day-to-day marketing efforts across social media, digital content, and brand communications — while also helping to plan and execute our upcoming exclusive launch party and pop-up event. This is a hands-on opportunity to work directly with the founder and creative team, contribute to meaningful projects, and gain real experience across marketing, event coordination, and startup operations.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in creating and scheduling social media content (Instagram, TikTok, etc)
- Design graphics and visuals using Canva or similar platforms
- Write captions, campaign copy, and newsletter content in Rooted’s tone
- Research current trends and community insights to guide strategy
- Support outreach to small brands, creators, and collaborators
- Help coordinate logistics for Rooted’s exclusive launch event and pop-up market
- Communicate with vendors, track RSVPs, and organize key planning documents
- Assist with event promotions through email and social media
- Support day-of setup, vendor coordination, check-in, and content capture
- Help with post-event follow-up, content, and impact reporting
What We Are Looking For:
- Based in Los Angeles (or able to attend in-person events, if needed)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Familiarity with Instagram, TikTok, and emerging content trends
- Proficient in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive) and Canva
- Creative, proactive, and self-directed. Able to take initiative in a startup setting
- Passionate about culture, storytelling, and small business advocacy
- Previous experience in social media, marketing, or events
- Understanding of South Asian culture (not required, but a plus)
- Experience working with startups, campus orgs, or personal creative projects
How To Apply:
To apply, please submit your resume and a portfolio that showcases your creative or marketing-related work. This could include social media content, event planning materials, design projects, or any relevant experience that highlights your skills and style. We want to get a sense of your voice, creativity, and attention to detail. Please email your materials to byrooted.inquiries@gmail.com.
Please note that this is an unpaid internship designed to provide a meaningful, educational experience for students or early-career individuals seeking hands-on exposure in branding, content creation, marketing strategy, and event planning. As an early-stage startup, we’re currently unable to offer financial compensation. However, we’re fully committed to supporting your growth through mentorship, skill-building, and real-world project experience in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.
Interns will have the opportunity to build their portfolios, receive professional references or letters of recommendation, and gain exclusive access to our private launch event and pop-up market.
We’re also happy to work with your college or university to help you earn academic credit for this internship, if applicable to your program.
Rooted is committed to following the U.S. Department of Labor’s guidelines for unpaid internships. This internship is structured solely for the educational benefit of the intern. No wages, employee benefits, or offers of future employment are guaranteed or implied.
