Marketing Intern

Job Title: Marketing Intern

Location: Irvine, CA

Department: Marketing

Reports to: TBD

Type: Internship (Full-Time or Part-Time, 3–6 Months)

Salary Range: $18–$22/hour or academic-credit eligible

About Fancy

Fancy is a pioneering financial rewards platform that transforms rent payments into financial opportunities for renters in the U.S. By offering meaningful cashback rewards, flexible payment options, and personalized financial insights, Fancy addresses the critical challenges faced by renters while creating value for property managers and advertisers.

Fancy’s mission is to empower renters by alleviating financial stress and turning rent - a traditionally inflexible and unrewarding expense - into a source of financial empowerment. The platform creates a connected ecosystem where renters, property owners, and advertisers benefit from innovative solutions.

The Role

Fancy is seeking a motivated and creative Marketing Intern to support our growth, brand, and community-building initiatives. This role is perfect for a student or recent graduate eager to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, early-stage fintech startup. You’ll gain hands-on experience across digital campaigns, social media, content creation, and community building, contributing to projects that engage renters, property managers, and advertisers alike.

This is a unique opportunity to learn how fintech, protech, and rewards marketing come together to grow a mission-driven platform. You’ll collaborate with Revenue Operations, Partnerships, and Product teams while learning how strategy and execution lead to success in a real-world startup environment.

What You’ll Do

• Supporting internal and external partners with the planning and execution of B2B and B2C content creation for brand awareness.
• Conduct market and competitor research to identify trends and marketing opportunities across the fintech, proptech, and rewards landscapes.
• Support community outreach efforts, ambassador programs, and partnerships with universities or influencers.
• Partner across teams to plan and execute virtual and in-person events, including webinars, recruitment fairs, and launch events.
• Maintain content calendars, organize assets, and support campaign workflows ensuring they stay up-to-date as we evolve.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Design, or related field.
• Strong interest in fintech, startups, digital marketing, or the loyalty landscape.
• Excellent writing, communication, and storytelling skills.
• Familiarity with one or more marketing tools (Instagram, Canva, HubSpot, Google Analytics, Figma, Braze, etc.).
• Highly organized, self-driven, and able to manage multiple tasks.
• A curious, collaborative mindset, and eagerness to learn in a startup environment.

Bonus points if you...

• Have experience creating content (TikTok, Instagram Reels, blogs, newsletters).
• Understand SEO, social media analytics, or influencer partnerships.
• Have participated as campus brand ambassadors, marketing programs, or other student organizations.
• Are passionate about financial wellness, real estate, disrupting the rental landscape, and digital advertising.

What You’ll Get

• Hands-on mentorship from leaders in Growth, Marketing and Operational roles.
• Opportunity to work in a mission-driven pre-revenue fintech startup.
• Potential for full-time offer upon internship completion.
• Access to team events, company meetings, and networking opportunities.
• A culture that values curiosity, ownership, and creativity.
• Academic credit (if eligible) or hourly compensation: $18–$22/hr.