Marketing Intern (Summer Internship / University Placement)

September 24, 2026

Location: London (Hybrid / Remote available)

Company: TapiLink

Job Type: Internship (Summer Internship or University Placement)

Duration: 8–12 weeks (Summer) or 9–12 months (Placement Year)

Salary: Unpaid (Travel expenses may be reimbursed where applicable)

About TapiLink TapiLink is a fast-growing technology company transforming how people network through NFC-enabled digital business cards and smart business solutions. We help professionals and businesses instantly share contact information, social profiles, portfolios, reviews, and more with a simple tap.

We're looking for an ambitious Marketing Intern to join our team and gain hands-on experience working with a growing UK startup.

About the Role This internship is ideal for students looking to gain practical marketing experience in a real business environment. You'll work directly with our founders and marketing team across social media, content creation, branding, digital marketing, and campaign planning.

This is an excellent opportunity to build a professional portfolio while learning how marketing works inside a technology startup.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning and executing marketing campaigns.
Create engaging content for Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube.
Research social media trends and competitor activity.
Help write blog posts, captions and marketing copy.
Support influencer outreach and partnership campaigns.
Assist with email marketing campaigns.
Monitor campaign performance and prepare simple reports.
Help organise product launches, events and promotional activities.
Contribute new marketing ideas and creative concepts.

Requirements We're looking for someone who is:

Currently studying Marketing, Business, Media, Communications or a related subject.
Passionate about digital marketing and social media.
Creative with strong written communication skills.
Familiar with Canva, Adobe Express or similar design tools (preferred).
Comfortable using Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.
Organised, proactive and eager to learn.
Able to work independently and as part of a small team.

Previous marketing experience is not required.

What You'll Gain

Real startup marketing experience.
Mentorship from experienced professionals.
Opportunity to work on live campaigns.
Build a strong portfolio of marketing projects.
Develop skills in content creation, branding and digital marketing.
Flexible working arrangements.
LinkedIn recommendation and reference upon successful completion.
Potential opportunity for future paid roles as the company grows.

Hiring Process

Submit your CV.
Short practical marketing task (if shortlisted).
Final discussion with the team.
Offer and onboarding.

Applicant Privacy Any personal information you provide during the recruitment process will only be used for recruitment purposes. Your information will be handled securely and in accordance with UK data protection legislation. We do not share applicant information with third parties without consent.

Equal Opportunities TapiLink is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

If you're enthusiastic about marketing, eager to learn, and excited to work with an innovative technology startup, we'd love to hear from you.

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