45Drives Marketing Internship

45Drives Marketing Internship

Full transparency: we work a little differently around here.

This won’t be an internship where you fade into the background. At 45Drives, we come to work every day because we believe people deserve to earn a living in a meaningful way—and to make an impact with what they contribute. Too many people work without joy or purpose, and we believe that’s just wrong. We spend at least a third of our lives working, so why not create workplaces where people want to show up in the morning and feel good when they leave?

At 45Drives, your ideas don’t just matter—they help shape our future.
We thrive on collaboration, transparency, and innovation, where every voice is valued and has the power to create real impact.

👉 Learn more about why we work differently: workdifferently.info

What Makes This Internship Extra Special?

We’re not just offering a meaningful marketing internship and a seriously awesome culture in downtown Wilmington—we’re offering something most internships simply can’t:

🎒 An All-Expenses-Paid Trip to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

You’ll spend the first 1–2 weeks of your internship at our Canadian headquarters:

• Meet the teams behind the 45Drives brand
• Learn how our marketing, design, and content engine works
• See our operations up close
• Experience Cape Breton culture and the Cabot Trail

It’s immersive, hands-on, and unforgettable.

Who We Are

45Drives is transforming the data storage industry with open-source, high-performance storage servers used across the globe. We make enterprise storage more transparent, more flexible, and more accessible to organizations of all sizes.
🔗 45drives.com

While we share roots with our Canadian sister company, Protocase, this internship is specifically focused on 45Drives—our content, our brand, our technology, and our customers.

Together, we’re building something special: a workplace fueled by creativity, purpose, and a true sense of team. And now we’re bringing that spirit to the U.S.

Internship Duration

• Four Months: May to September (flexible based on school requirements)
• Full-Time: 40 hours/week
• In-Office Start Date: May 12th, 2025 (estimated)
• End Date: August 22nd, 2025 (estimated)

Internship Goals & Objectives

What business challenges will you help solve?

• Contribute to inbound lead generation through high-quality marketing content
• Support nurturing existing and prospective accounts with targeted messaging and campaigns

What skills will you gain?

• Understanding of B2B marketing strategy and positioning
• Hands-on experience in content creation, social media, copywriting, and campaign support
• Exposure to digital marketing foundations (SEO, email marketing, analytics, and more)
• Experience supporting major events, creators, and live digital content

How does this role support 45Drives’ growth?

By building strong marketing foundations, communicating clearly with customers, and creating content that drives awareness, education, and revenue. You’ll help us grow our U.S. presence, support the launch of our 45Studio, and shape the future of our marketing team.

What You’ll Do

Marketing & Content Creation

• Write newsletters, nurture emails, drip campaigns, and marketing copy
• Create blog posts, case studies, social media content, and long-form pieces
• Produce short-form video content for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, etc.
• Film and support YouTube content creation for 45Drives and 45Studio
• Conduct market and competitor research
• Develop sales enablement materials (brochures, presentations, one-pagers, webinar content)

Digital & Community Engagement

• Support email campaigns (nurture/drips) and analytics
• Manage social media and two-way engagement for 45Studio
• Assist in presenting webinars from our new Wilmington studio
• Support internal marketing to keep the Canadian teams connected with the amazing things happening in our Wilmington office

Event & Creator Collaboration

• Assist in local coordination for the Creator Summit happening in Wilmington next September
• Support local event coordination for the 45Drives sales team
• Assist in major tradeshows such as TwitchCon
• Help support creators, partners, and community-building initiatives

Expected Work Schedule & Location

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• 9 AM – 5 PM ET
• Core collaboration hours: 9 AM – 3 PM ET

Location

• In-office, Wilmington, North Carolina

Required Skills & Qualifications

Soft Skills

• Collaboration – Thrives in a team environment
• Creativity – Comfortable brainstorming and pitching ideas
• Time Management – Able to handle multiple projects and plan effectively
• Curiosity & Coachability – Eager to learn, open to feedback, motivated to grow

Technical Skills

• Content creation & writing (social, blog, email)
• Basic understanding of SEO, analytics, or paid ads
• Ability to film and edit short-form video on a phone
• Ability to perform basic market and competitor research
• Interest in events, creator culture, and digital storytelling

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Even though full benefits only kick in with a permanent role, interns still enjoy the best parts of our culture—and if we’re a great fit, a full-time role could be your next step.

Available to Interns

• Gym memberships & wellness initiatives
• Training, mentorship, and leadership exposure
• Social events, team celebrations, and community engagement
• Recognition culture—great work is noticed
• Local discounts at shops & restaurants
• Cape Breton-inspired people-first culture
• Compensation that reflects your experience

If You Join Us Full-Time

• Medical, dental, life insurance, employer-matched 401K
• Vacation starting at two weeks, increasing with tenure

Ready to Work Differently?

We’re building something special at 45Drives—and we’re excited to share it with you.
Come discover what happens when purpose meets possibility.