Redefine the future of customer experiences. One conversation at a time.

We’re changing the game with a first-of-its-kind, conversation-centric platform that unifies team collaboration and customer experience in one place. Powered by AI, built by amazing humans.

Our culture is forward-thinking, customer-obsessed and built on an unwavering belief that connection fuels business and life; connections to our customers with our signature Amazing Service®, our products and services, and most importantly, each other. Since 2008, 100,000+ companies and 1M+ users rely on Nextiva for customer and team communication.

If you’re ready to collaborate and create with amazing people, let your personality shine and be on the frontlines of helping businesses deliver amazing experiences, you’re in the right place. 

Build Amazing - Deliver Amazing - Live Amazing - Be Amazing

We’re seeking a sharp, organized, and AI-curious Marketing Intern to support our growing LLM Optimization (AI SEO / GEO) program. This intern will play a key role in helping our brand show up prominently in generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity. You’ll work closely with our marketing and partnerships team to coordinate high-impact content, research new opportunities, and activate partner relationships that improve our presence in AI search results.

This is an exciting opportunity to get hands-on experience at the cutting edge of SEO and content marketing in the era of generative AI.

This is a full-time, paid internship (May-August 2025). Applicants must be able to work onsite at our Scottsdale Headquarters Monday-Friday.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate content production by managing assignments, reviewing drafts, and keeping our editorial calendar on track
• Research article topics designed to get cited in LLMs for high-intent, business-relevant queries
• Use AI tools like ChatGPT to help generate content briefs, outlines, and prompt ideas
• Learn and leverage AI SEO monitoring tools to identify strategic collaboration opportunities
• Support content partnerships, including:
• • Finding and vetting potential partners
  • Researching contact info and crafting personalized outreach messages
  • Sending 1:1 DMs and emails
  • Scheduling onboarding calls and managing follow-ups
  • Setting up new partners in our affiliate platform
    
• Support partner communications, including helping draft newsletters, organizing community contests, and assisting in campaign execution to encourage strategic content publishing

Who You Are

• A current student or recent grad interested in marketing, SEO, or AI
• Curious and fast-learning – you’re excited to explore new tools and strategies
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• A strong communicator – both written and verbal
• Familiar with or eager to learn about AI SEO monitoring tools
• Bonus: Previous experience in content marketing, SEO, affiliate programs, or partnerships

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience at the forefront of AI-driven marketing
• Exposure to SEO and content strategy in a rapidly evolving digital landscape
• Experience with marketing tools, cross-functional collaboration, and content partnerships
• A portfolio of real-world contributions that drive measurable impact
• Potential pathway to a full-time role based on performance

Nextiva DNA (Core Competencies)

Nextiva’s most successful team members share common traits and behaviors:

• Drives Results: Action-oriented with a passion for solving problems. They bring clarity and simplicity to ambiguous situations, challenge the status quo, and ask what can be done differently. They lead and drive change, celebrating success to build more success.
• Critical Thinker: Understands the "why" and identifies key drivers, learning from the past. They are fact-based and data-driven, forward-thinking, and see problems a few steps ahead. They provide options, recommendations, and actions, understanding risks and dependencies.
• Right Attitude: They are team-oriented, collaborative, competitive, and hate losing. They are resilient, able to bounce back from setbacks, zoom in and out, and get in the trenches to help solve important problems. They cultivate a culture of service, learning, support, and respect, caring for customers and teams.

Total Rewards 

Our Total Rewards offerings are designed to allow Nexties to take care of themselves and their families so they can be their best, in and out of the office. 

Our compensation packages are tailored to each role and candidate's qualifications. We consider a wide range of factors, including skills, experience, training, and certifications, when determining compensation. We aim to offer competitive salaries or wages that reflect the value you bring to our team. Depending on the position, compensation may include base salary and/or hourly wages, incentives, or bonuses. 

• Health 🍏 - Multiple health plan options to suit your needs, including medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine coverage 
• Insurance 💼 - Life, disability, and supplemental indemnity plans 
• Work-Life Balance ⚖️ - Flexible Time Off (FTO) for salaried employees, PTO for hourly employees, Paid Sick Time (PST), paid parental bonding leave, and paid holidays 
• Financial Security 💰 -  401(k) with company match, Health Savings Accounts with company contributions, Dependent Care FSA 
• Wellness 🤸‍ - Employee Assistance Program and comprehensive wellness initiatives 
• Growth 🌱 - Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities and career advancement 

At Nextiva, we're committed to supporting our employees' health, well-being, and professional growth. Join us and build a rewarding career! 

Take a quick tour of Nextiva HQ in Scottsdale, AZ and see where Amazing happens!🚀

Established in 2008 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Nextiva secured $200M from Goldman Sachs in late 2021, valuing the company at $2.7B.To check out what’s going on at Nextiva, check us out on Instagram, Instagram (MX), YouTube, LinkedIn, and the Nextiva blog. 

Nextiva is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Nextiva participates in the E-Verify Program where and as required by law. For additional information about E-Verify visit USCIS. 

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