Project Manager Internship – Podcast App Launch

We Are Looking For:
Organized, proactive Project Manager intern to help launch the ElectraCast app on the App Store and Google Play, working directly with the CEO to coordinate every department from final development through post-launch.
Experience with social-related app launches or videogame launches is a plus, but a strong organizer with some technical experience who learns quickly is just as welcome.
UNPAID INTERNSHIP for professional experience and, if available, college credit ONLY.
Internship Eligibility:
MUST be US Citizen or have US Work Authorization.
MUST be a current accredited college/university student or have graduated within the past 6 months.
About ElectraCast Media LLC
ElectraCast is a Los Angeles-based podcast-first entertainment media company and record label. Our Mission Statement: To create community and amplify diverse voices through compelling entertainment and story.
Internship Overview
Opportunity to help manage the launch of a new podcast and community app, serving as the CEO’s right hand in coordinating developers, marketing, design, and content teams, while taking the lead on onboarding launch users and inviting podcasters to join the platform.
This is a remote UNPAID INTERNSHIP suitable for business, communications, media/entertainment, or game/interactive design students with strong organizational skills and a desire to gain professional product-launch experience, expert guidance, and real portfolio results. We are happy to fill out any required forms for school credit.
Internship Details
Duration: 4 months, flexible based on availability, covering pre-launch, launch, and post-launch.
Hours: 10-20 hours per week with a flexible remote schedule and weekly Zoom meetings with the CEO and other team members.
Compensation: Unpaid; Academic Credit documentation can be provided if available through the student’s institution.
Location: Remote, with occasional local meetings possible if intern is LA-based.
Responsibilities:
Assist the CEO in coordinating all departments and outside partners, including developers, marketing, design, and content, keeping everyone aligned on priorities, owners, and deadlines
Build and maintain the master launch tracker for the Finish App for Submission workstream, from bug fixes and must-have feature tweaks through AppStore and Play Store requirements, and continuing through post-launch follow-up
Log, prioritize, and follow up on bugs and feature requests with the development team and report status to the CEO
Lead most Test User tasks: fill the app with real launch accounts (and minimizing test accounts, manage the release & info form, and coordinate onboarding of initial users
Lead Podcaster Invites direct outreach by email and social DMs to ElectraCast podcasters and external podcasters, and maintain an outreach and follow-up log
Prepare weekly status reports, agendas, and action-item notes for the CEO and team as directed
Flag risks, blockers, and schedule slippage early and propose solutions
Basic Qualifications: What You Bring to the Role:
Experience managing project logistics and working to deadline
Strong organizational, written communication, and follow-up skills
Ability to juggle multiple projects, teams, and tasks
Familiarity with project management tools such as Trello, Asana, Notion, or Airtable
Familiarity with Google Docs, Sheets, and Drive
Comfort with email outreach tools (Brevo, Mailchimp, or similar) and social media DMs
Experience with AI platforms such as ChatGPT for productivity
Excitement about the nexus of entertainment, technology, social media, and audience building
Preferred Qualifications:
Strongly Preferred: Experience with a social-related app launch or videogame launch (professional, academic, student-run, or beta/community)
Experience with beta testing, user onboarding, or community management
Familiarity with App Store and Google Play submission requirements
Previous experience working with software developers or in agile/sprint workflows
Familiarity with the overall podcast landscape and love of the podcasting medium (podcaster and/or regular listener
Program Dates
Four-month internship. Interns will work @10-20 hours per week mainly remote and must be available for meetings throughout the internship.
Work Environment
Remote position, can be located throughout the United States utilizing reliable internet and phone service.
Submission Requirements:
Resume & optional short note (or links) describing any app or game launch experience

Work arrangement
Yes