Marketing Internship

Skills this role screens for

About the role

Selfhost.dev is hiring for Marketing Intern

The company

About the Company

Selfhost.dev is a technology startup focused on helping developers discover practical solutions for databases, cloud infrastructure, hosting, deployment, DevOps, and developer tools. This internship offers hands-on exposure to community marketing, developer audiences, and how technology startups build relationships with potential users through genuine, useful participation.

The work

Responsibilities

• Discover relevant conversations across Reddit, LinkedIn, X, developer forums, and other online communities.
• Find discussions about databases, cloud infrastructure, hosting, deployment, DevOps, and developer tools.
• Write and post helpful, relevant comments on discussions where Selfhost.dev can genuinely add value.
• Participate in conversations by answering questions, sharing useful resources, and introducing Selfhost.dev when relevant.
• Research the context of each discussion before responding to ensure comments are useful and appropriate.
• Maintain a tracker of relevant discussions, comments posted, responses received, and potential opportunities.
• Monitor replies and continue conversations where appropriate.
• Identify recurring developer problems, questions, and interests to share with the product and marketing teams.
• Experiment with different communities and approaches to discover where Selfhost.dev can contribute meaningfully.
• Help build awareness of Selfhost.dev through consistent and genuine participation in developer communities.

Who they want

Requirements

• You enjoy spending time on Reddit, LinkedIn, and other online communities.
• You are comfortable writing comments and interacting with people online.
• You can write in a natural, helpful, and conversational tone.
• You know how to identify relevant conversations rather than posting generic promotional messages.
• You are curious about technology, startups, and developer tools.
• You can research unfamiliar topics before joining a discussion.
• You are organized and can track your activities and outcomes.
• You can work independently and take initiative.
• You have an interest in technology, SaaS, developer tools, cloud infrastructure, or startups.
• You should already have the basic skills required for this role, including the ability to research online communities, identify relevant discussions, write thoughtful comments, and engage with people in a natural and helpful manner.
• Previous experience in a similar community marketing, social media, content marketing, online engagement, or related internship is a plus, but not mandatory.

Nice to have

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with Reddit communities, LinkedIn, X, Hacker News, GitHub, or developer forums.
• Basic knowledge of databases, cloud infrastructure, hosting, or software development.
• Experience with community management, social media, content marketing, or online engagement.
• Experience writing posts or participating in technical discussions.
• Familiarity with Google Sheets, Notion, or similar tools.

What you get

Why Join Us

• Flexible work-from-home environment.
• Opportunity to work on a real product used by customers.
• Learn how startups build awareness and connect with potential users.
• Get hands-on experience with community marketing and developer-focused products.
• Work closely with the product and marketing teams.
• Long-term opportunity based on performance.
• Collaborative and growth-oriented team.