Chubby Diaries | (Innovation & Growth Intern) | DivInc

This is a role with a startup in the Blackstone LaunchPad internship program, through this company’s relationship with LaunchPad partner, DivInc. 

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About Us:

At Chubby Diaries, we’re redefining travel—making it accessible, inclusive, and exciting for all body types. Led by Jeff Jenkins, a former choir teacher turned award-winning travel influencer, we inspire over a million plus-size travelers to explore the world with confidence.

Through engaging storytelling across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads, we share practical tips, thrilling adventures, and a vibrant community that proves travel has no size limits.

We’re growing fast and need agile, innovative, and passionate go-getters who care about their craft and share our mission. We’re currently looking for a results-driven Innovation & Growth Intern to drive business growth, optimize revenue streams, and amplify brand impact.

If you’re ready to make travel more inclusive and drive real impact, let’s create change together!
 

Position Overview:

As an Innovation & Growth Intern, you will help grow our brand, boost revenue, and find new ways to engage our audience. Responsibilities include:

• Assist in converting at least 5% of cold leads and 15% of warm leads into clients or partnerships through outreach and follow-ups.
  • Research brands, sponsorships, and collaborations that align with Chubby Diaries.
  • Help pitch Chubby Diaries to tourism boards and travel brands.
• Design and use email campaigns to increase audience engagement and sales.
• Create lead magnets and grow the newsletter list by 30%.
• Research trending content and create fresh strategies to keep Chubby Diaries ahead.
• Improve our content for maximum reach and interaction across all platforms.
• Track and analyze the monetization strategies and platform performance.
• Report trends and suggest ways to improve business revenue.

Qualifications:

• Strong interest in digital marketing, brand partnerships, or business development.
• Excellent communication and research skills to support sales and partnership efforts
• Experience with affiliate marketing, email marketing, sales or entrepreneurship is a plus.
• Knowledge of Google Analytics, YouTube Studio, and social media insights.
• Passion for social media trends, emerging tech, and audience growth strategies.
• Self-starter with a creative, problem-solving mindset.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands-on experience in Social Media Marketing and Sales.
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities.
• Insight into the Travel and Entertainment industry.
• Opportunities to contribute meaningfully to impactful projects.
• Strong video editing and content creation skills.
• Passion for travel, inclusivity, and digital storytelling.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail