Marketing Intern

About Electra:

At Electra, we're pioneering sustainable aviation by developing hybrid-electric Ultra Short Takeoff and Landing aircraft designed to transform regional air mobility, by making air travel more efficient, quieter, and environmentally friendly. Able to operate from soccer field-sized spaces, our Ultra Short unlocks a new era of aviation through what we call Direct Aviation - the next level of connectivity bringing air travel closer to where we live, work, and play. Headquartered in Northern Virginia, with additional locations in Switzerland, we're building a diverse team of global professionals passionate about redefining the future of aviation.

Position Overview:

Electra is seeking a Marketing Intern to support content development across our digital and social media channels. We're looking for a creative intern who lives and breathes short-form video. The ideal candidate enjoys turning ideas into engaging reels, stories, and clips, and has a strong interest in creating content that captures attention and drives engagement. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to brand storytelling at a company shaping the future of aviation.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Develop video content concepts for social media platforms (Reels, Shorts, TikTok, etc.).

• Assist in scripting, storyboarding, and content planning for short-form video.

• Research and stay up to date on trends, formats, hooks, and storytelling techniques that drive engagement.

• Collaborate with the marketing team to align content with brand messaging and campaign goals.

• Support light filming, editing, and post-production efforts as needed.

• Contribute creative ideas to enhance Electra's digital presence.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Media, Film, or a related field.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong interest in video-based social media content.

• Good sense of storytelling, pacing, and visual flow.

• Familiarity with Instagram, YouTube Shorts, TikTok, or similar platforms.

• Creative mindset with the ability to generate engaging content ideas.

• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Basic video shooting or editing experience (CapCut, Premiere Pro, Final Cut, etc.).

• Experience managing or growing a personal or brand social media account.

• Portfolio or examples of short-form video content.

• Interest in aviation, aerospace, sustainability, or emerging technology.

Location:

Headquarters in Manassas, VA. To encourage close collaboration, this position is preferred to be onsite.

Additional Information:

• Travel: Minimal.

• Onsite Presence: Preferred at our Manassas, VA headquarters.