IRONCLAD INTERNSHIP: Marketing/Sales Virginia Beach, VA · Intern Company website
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We are seeking a FALL Marketing & Sales Intern who is a positive, professional, and solution-oriented individual to join our business team. This role is about supporting the "business of the machine"—helping identify strategic brand partners and maintaining the administrative excellence that allows our studio to scale. We are looking for someone who brings a great attitude to the office and understands that the engine only runs if the sales and admin foundations are rock solid. This is an in-person Summer Internship based at our IRONCLAD HQ. You will work directly with our leadership and in-house producers to learn how we manage brand partnerships and drive revenue across our Studios and Originals divisions.

About IRONCLAD

IRONCLAD is the most trusted name in high-stakes storytelling.

For over a decade, we’ve operated at the intersection of elite operators, world-class brands, and real-world credibility, building content that doesn’t just entertain, it influences, sells, and shapes perception at scale.

We don’t make content.
We build attention assets for an audience the industry has ignored for too long... the doers:

entrepreneurs
business owners
first responders
high-performers
This is a massive audience.
And authenticity is paramount.

Description

🚨 IMPORTANT: IN-PERSON & TRAVEL REQUIREMENT

This internship is 100% on-site at our HQ in Virginia Beach and on location. REMOTE applicants will not be considered. While many programs have moved to "Zoom internships," we believe elite skills are forged in the room and on the set. Please do not apply if you are seeking remote or hybrid work or if you do not have the flexibility to travel.


The IRONCLAD Experience

Most business internships involve filing papers in a back room, getting coffee, or purely cold-calling. This is not that (except for maybe the coffee part… someone has to keep the engine fueled).

  • Location: 100% On-Site at the IRONCLAD HQ in Virginia Beach.
  • Workload: Sales Support; Brand Research; Content & Campaign Marketing.
  • Mentorship: Direct access to IRONCLAD Leadership and Sales & Marketing strategy.
  • Impact: Your research, marketing execution, and organization help fuel the revenue that builds our IP.


Terms & Compensation

  • Duration: Up to 12 weeks (Fall Series).
  • Commitment: 10–12 hours per week.
  • Compensation: This is a non-monetary position. Compensation is provided in the form of valuable hands-on experience, professional mentorship, and networking within the industry.
  • College Credit: We will gladly work with your institution to provide College Credits where applicable.


Key Responsibilities

Sales Support & Brand Research

  • Brand Intelligence: Conduct deep-dive research on potential partners—identifying brands that fit the IRONCLAD audience.
  • Pitch Deck Assistance: Help organize assets for sales decks and brand briefs to ensure our pitch is as high-quality as our content.
  • Lead Tracking: Assist in managing our CRM and contact lists to ensure no partnership opportunity or follow-up falls through the cracks.


Marketing & Brand Execution

  • Campaign Support: Assist in executing marketing initiatives, managing campaign assets, and keeping our social and digital channels active to drive brand awareness and keep HQ running smoothly.
  • Meeting Immersion: Attend sales, marketing, and strategy meetings, taking detailed notes and tracking action items for the leadership team.
  • Asset Organization: Help keep our business notes, brand assets, and sales materials meticulously organized.


AI + Workflow Optimization

  • Research Acceleration: Use AI tools to summarize brand research, draft professional correspondence, and optimize administrative tasks.
  • Efficiency Tech: Help the team identify new ways to use technology to make our sales and marketing "engine" move faster.


Required Proficiencies

Tools & Software

  • Google Workspace: High proficiency in Docs, Sheets, and Slides is essential.
  • Canva: Experience in quick/easy tools like Canva is a plus
  • Communication: Proficiency in Google Chat/iMessage and Monday.com.
  • Professionalism: Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with high-level brands and internal teams.


Key Skills & Qualifications

  • Culture Fit: You are a positive, proactive person who is a value-add to the IRONCLAD culture.
  • Obsessive Detail: You catch the typo in the deck or the scheduling conflict before it reaches the client.
  • Punctual & Reliable: You are committed to your scheduled hours and understand that reliability is the foundation of trust.


How To Apply

Send:

  1. The Resume: Show us your background in business, marketing, or sales.
  2. The "Why": A brief note on why you want to learn the business side of IRONCLAD specifically.
  3. AI Proof: Any examples of how you use AI to stay organized or research complex topics.


If you aren't ready to be in the trenches with us at HQ, don't apply.

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