Job Description – Product & Product Marketing Operations Intern

Division / Department: Product Management
Reports to (position): Director of Product Innovation
Level / Grade: Intern
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Work Conditions: Remote Office Environment
Travel: None
Telecommute: Yes
Program Duration: Summer 2026 (June - August)

Minimum Educational Req: Currently enrolled full-time in bachelor's degree program in Business, Marketing, Communications, Psychology, or related field; must have completed at least 3 or more semesters of college coursework
Years of Experience: No prior professional experience required; relevant coursework in product management, marketing analytics, business strategy, or data analysis preferred

Position Summary

Career Certified is seeking an analytical, systems-minded Product & Product Marketing & Operations Intern to support product launch excellence, market intelligence, and cross-functional coordination.

You will work across product, marketing, and go-to-market execution, helping bring structure, visibility, and measurement to how we launch and scale our products.

This role is ideal for someone interested in product management, product marketing, go-to-market execution, business analytics, or revenue operations.

This role is ideal for students interested in product management, product marketing, business analytics, go-to-market execution, or revenue operations.

Responsibilities

Launch & Go-to-Market Operations:

• Help build and maintain standardized product launch checklists, timelines
• Track cross-functional GTM deliverables and surface execution risks
• Support post-launch retrospectives and adoption tracking by collecting feedback and analyzing launch performance

Metrics & Market Intelligence:

• Assist in building dashboards that track launch performance and adoption
• Provide insight on campaign and product performance data by segment
• Synthesize customer feedback, win/loss insights, and field input
• Support competitive intelligence tracking

Messaging & product Support:

• Assist with messaging consistency across channels
• Support positioning documentation updates
• Assist in sales enablement asset organization and version control

Process & Documentation:

• Maintain centralized documentation of positioning, launch plans, and GTM frameworks
• Help improve workflows to increase clarity and reduce execution friction

Collaboration & Learning:

• Collaborate with Product, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success team members and stakeholders
• Participate in product planning meetings, launch readiness sessions, and cross-functional syncs
• Complete assigned tasks and deliverables within deadlines with minimal supervision

Tools & Platforms

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides, Forms)
• Project management tools (Asana, Monday.com, or similar)
• Data visualization and analytics platforms (Tableau, Looker, Google Analytics, or similar)
• Collaboration tools (Slack, Zoom, MS Teams)
• Product management tools (Productboard, Aha!, or similar) - training provided

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program or within one year post-graduation
• Strong interest in product management, product marketing, business analytics, or go-to-market strategy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a remote team
• Analytical mindset with ability to work with data and derive insights
• Naturally curious and asks questions like "How is this measured?" or "Why does this work this way?"

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with data analysis tools (Excel, Google Sheets, SQL, Tableau, or similar)
• Basic understanding of product management or marketing concepts
• Experience with AI tools, dashboards, analytics platforms, or process mapping
• Coursework or projects related to product management, marketing strategy, or business analytics
• Experience working on cross-functional team projects or group presentations
• Strong problem-solving abilities and systems thinking
• Comfortable working in collaborative settings regardless of who is leading or presenting

What Success Looks Like

By the end of the internship, you will have:

• Helped in improving product launch processes and accountability for ownership
• Built or improved at least one repeatable GTM tracking system
• Contributed insights that influenced product or messaging decisions
• Strengthened documentation and process discipline across teams

Why Intern at Career Certified

Meaningful Work: Work on real product launches and go-to-market initiatives that directly impact how millions of professionals access education and advance their careers

Diverse Experience: Gain exposure to EdTech, product management, product marketing, and various aspects of bringing products to market across multiple industries (real estate, architecture, engineering, construction, financial services)

Structured Support: Scheduled check-ins during your first two weeks transitioning to weekly 1:1s with your manager throughout the program for coaching, feedback, and career development

Learning Culture: Access to training on product management frameworks, go-to-market strategy, and opportunities to learn from experienced product leaders and cross-functional partners

Inclusive Environment: Full team membership with access to product planning meetings, launch discussions, retrospectives, and collaborative work sessions

Recognition: Your contributions and accomplishments will be celebrated and shared with leadership and across the organization

Career Launchpad: Build your professional network in product management and potentially transition to full-time employment in our Product or Marketing teams

Executive Presentation: Showcase your work, insights, and recommendations to executive leadership at program conclusion

Real Impact: See your work go live in actual product launches affecting real customers and business outcomes

Ideal Candidate Profile

You might be a strong fit if you:

• Enjoy working with data and building structured systems
• Naturally ask, “How is this measured?” or “Why this?”
• Have experience in AI, dashboards, analytics, or process mapping
• Are detail-oriented and organized
• Are curious about why some companies’ products click for people and others don’t
• Are comfortable working in a group setting, regardless of who is leading or presenting

About Career Certified

Career Certified is a fast-growing EdTech company providing professional education and licensing exam preparation to real estate, architecture, engineering, construction, and financial services professionals across the U.S. and Canada. We're a mission-driven organization backed by private equity and focused on helping millions of professionals build better careers through accessible, high-quality education.

We're looking for curious, motivated students who are passionate about product management and go-to-market strategy and eager to learn. If you're ready for a meaningful remote internship experience where you'll work on real product launches, develop in-demand skills in product operations and analytics, and be part of a mission-driven organization, we'd love to hear from you!

To Apply: Submit your resume, cover letter explaining your interest in product management or product marketing, and any relevant coursework or project examples that demonstrate your analytical and organizational skills.

*This internship follows a set schedule and is a 40-hour-per-week role.