About us
At Auctane, we are united by a passion to help businesses deliver — whatever their size, wherever they are, and however they operate. We make it possible for businesses to meet the ever-changing requirements of their industry and customer expectations. Auctane products enable hundreds of thousands of businesses to annually mail and ship billions of items — over $200 billion worth — to recipients around the globe.
The Auctane family of mailing and shipping software products includes ShipStation, Stamps.com, ShipStation API, Metapack, GlobalPost, and Packlink. Our partners include Amazon, UPS, USPS, eBay, BigCommerce, Shopify, WooCommerce, and Walmart.
Our values
Win as One. Delight Customers. Deliver Great Outcomes.
About the role
2026 Auctane Summer Internship Program:
Please read before applying
Eligibility:
Must be currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate university program. Students graduating in May 2026 are not eligible for the program
Duration:
Paid, 9-week internship
Schedule:
40 hours per week, with the exception of the week of July 4th.
Program Dates:
June 9, 2025 — First day of onsite orientation
August 13, 2025 — Final day of the program
Location:
Hybrid role based in Austin, TX
In-office: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Remote: Monday and Friday
Interviews:
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis through March 31st
About the team
This is an internship role within the Marketing department, specifically supporting brand marketing initiatives across multiple channels and creative disciplines.
What will you be doing?
- Creating engaging copy and content for multiple brand touchpoints, including social media posts, email campaigns, blog content, and web pages
- Assisting with social media management across platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook), including content scheduling, community engagement, and performance tracking (via Sprout Social social marketing tool/platform)
- Supporting creative projects including graphics for social media, website, and marketing collateral using tools in the Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Canva
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain brand voice consistency across all customer-facing communications
- Participating in brainstorming sessions and contributing fresh ideas for campaigns, content series, and creative concepts
- Monitoring social media trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities for brand engagement
- Assisting with content calendar management and campaign planning
- Conducting quality assurance reviews to ensure brand guidelines are followed across all materials
- Support integrated marketing campaign execution while project managing mid-size projects across the team, coordinating timelines, tasks, and deliverables
- Help manage project trafficking by routing incoming requests, tracking project status, and ensuring work moves smoothly through the creative workflow
What are we looking for?
- Exceptional writing skills with the ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences and channels
- Creative mindset with an eye for design and visual storytelling
- Strong understanding of social media platforms and content best practices
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively
- Genuine interest in brand building, content marketing, and creative strategy
- Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
What will make you stand out?
- Portfolio showcasing writing samples, social media content, or creative projects
- Experience managing social media accounts for brands, organizations, or personal projects
- Some experience with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, or Canva
- Video editing experience (Premiere Pro, CapCut, or similar tools)
- Knowledge of content management systems like WordPress
- Understanding of basic SEO and content optimization principles
- Experience with social media scheduling and analytics tools (Sprout Social, etc.)
- Located in or near the Austin, Texas area
The Tech
- Google Suite (Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides)
- Canva
- Figma
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Social media platforms
- Social media management tools (Sprout Social, or similar)
- WordPress
What do we offer?
- 🏠 We are a hybrid company. All team members at Auctane in Austin come into the office Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
- 🏟️ Company events, we work hard, play hard! We do our best every day, even at our regular team-building events.
- 🏢 Attractive office space in the heart of central Austin, Texas (free drinks, snacks…).
- 🍽Indulge in weekly catered lunches at our office – a delicious perk to fuel your work.
- 🏋🏾♀️Fitness center in the office with Tonal Mirrors, Pelotons, free weights, etc.
- 💪🏽We offer gym discounts to help you stay fit and healthy!
- 💜 An inclusive, casual and upbeat work environment. The personality and opinions of each of our team members are important and valid; we aim to offer all employees a safe environment where they can be themselves and thrive.
Additional Position Duties: (The following is a list of what all employees, except those with medical accommodation, may be regularly required to do.)
- Sit for prolonged periods of time
- Utilize wrist and hands for a prolonged period of time
- Walk short distances
- Stand for short periods
- Speaking and conversing with others
- Lift up to 25lbs without assistance up to chest height
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