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Operations Fellowship Intern

MFG US
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Role: Operations Associate

Location: Hybrid (1 day from the NYC office)

Duration: Part-time 

Contract type: Internship

Contract length: a 5-month fixed internship 

Start Date: August

Progression: Operations Manager (c. 1 year), Senior Operations Manager (c. 3 years), Chief Operations Officer (c. 5 years)
 

The Opportunity:

At MFG, we work at the forefront of the media-for-equity model, an emerging investment approach that combines venture capital with strategic media support to help consumer brands scale efficiently in the U.S. and Europe. 

We’re looking for an Operations Associate to join MFG and help identify and support the next generation of consumer brands.

This is a strong opportunity for a final-year student or recent graduate who wants early exposure to the nuts and bolts of managing a fund, hands-on learning with an experienced team, and a chance to be part of a new venture model that is gaining international recognition.  You’ll work closely with the CEO and Capital Strategy Partner, supporting both new investments and portfolio management. 
 

The successful candidate will:

  • Ensure the firm maintains up-to-date information from portfolio companies regarding position details (e.g. up to date cap tables, valuation details, board composition, etc.)
  • Regularly checking for quality and accuracy of quantitative information (e.g., investment figures, dates, ownership, board seats) and qualitative information (e.g., market analysis, business descriptions, performance updates).
  • Prepare and run regular meetings of the firm, including semi-annual portfolio reviews
  • Lead planning and logistics for events, including our quarterly community events, investor roundtables, and more
  • Support marketing and communications initiatives, and lead execution to key stakeholders, media, and social media
  • Support speaking engagements, research, preparation, and logistics
  • Lead various strategic and operational initiatives 


As we continue to grow, you will get opportunities to speak to companies and participate in the investment process. You will also get the opportunity to build relationships with portfolio companies and support them in their growth.
 

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

  • Bachelor’s degree and ideally 1-2 years of relevant full-time experience
  • Experience with marketing and communications 
  • Experience with event planning and event logistics
  • Intellectually curious and willing to learn.
  • Highly organised and professional
  • High accountability and end-to-end ownership of tasks.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
  • Proven ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity.


 

Time Commitment: 15-20 hours per week, designed to work around the candidate's academic schedule. Candidates are expected to join our weekly team meetings each.

Benefits:

  • Competitive rates / Travel and food expenses covered
  • Exposure to a unique and evolving investment model: media capital
  • Direct mentorship from experienced investors and operators
  • A line manager responsible for your day-to-day work
  • End-to-end view of how investment decisions are made and managed
  • Flexible working and the opportunity to choose to work from home
  • 30 days of annual leave (for full-time roles)
  • Team events & socials
  • Exposure to an international scene of investors and startups
     

About mediaforgrowth (MFG)

MFG is a multi-channel investment firm with offices in New York City, London, and Palo Alto. We provide strategic capital to growth-stage consumer brands through a media-for-equity model. With $40M+ in premium media assets and reach across 80% of U.S. households, we help brands scale with high-impact TV, streaming, digital, print, and OOH campaigns. 

We invest $1–5M via flexible tranches, co-investing through equity, SAFEs, or convertible notes while also offering media planning, creative support, and performance tracking. MFG runs its in-house media capital intelligence platform - MFG Deal Hub - to help our founders, media companies, and investors navigate the Media Capital landscape: https://deals.mediaforgrowth.co/database

The MFG Fast-Tracks is the only initiative specifically designed to help founders develop media strategies, forge media partnerships, and prepare for their first large-scale media campaigns: https://www.mediaforgrowth.co/usa-program