Internship

Summer 2025 Intern

Content Design, Slack

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Slack

Slack

1,001-5,000 employees

Collaboration platform for team communication

Consumer Software
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$54Hourly

+ Incentive Compensation + Equity

San Francisco, CA, USA

Category
Content Strategy
Content & Writing
Copywriting
Required Skills
Figma
Sketch
Requirements
  • Must be graduating December 2025 or later with a degree in liberal arts, library science, human computer interaction, informatics, or related fields.
  • A portfolio showcasing a strong foundation in writing and developing taxonomies for different audiences and formats, as well as research methods, and idea generation.
  • Experience with systems thinking/design, meaning you can identify the atomic parts of a system and demonstrate and describe how those parts are related and how they operate to achieve an outcome.
  • Experience working and collaborating with diverse teams in a dynamic environment.
  • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient in web technologies and design software such as Figma, Sketch, etc.
  • Currently pursuing a design degree.
  • Experience defining product features.
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with your mentor and design leadership to define the details of your features and contribute to the overall direction of your product area.
  • Co-design flows or design them on your own, using prototypes, sketches, and high-fidelity visuals to convey your ideas and solutions.
  • Collaborate with engineering, research, and product management to ensure a high-quality implementation and ship a polished user experience.
  • Solicit and incorporate feedback on your work from your mentor, other product designers, and multi-functional team members.
  • Develop content strategy frameworks, messaging guidelines, and component-level language guidelines.
  • Learn to use content-first design methods to inform design direction and decision-making.

Slack is a collaboration platform that helps teams communicate and work together more effectively. It provides tools for messaging, file sharing, and connecting with other applications, which allows users to streamline their workflows. Teams can create channels for different topics, send direct messages, and share documents all in one place. Slack also allows developers to build custom integrations using its APIs, which means users can automate tasks and enhance their experience with various third-party applications. Unlike many competitors, Slack offers a free tier with limited features, making it easier for new users to try the platform before committing to a subscription. The goal of Slack is to improve productivity and communication within organizations of all sizes.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$1.4B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

-15%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Slack's investment in startups through Slack Fund III can lead to innovative integrations and features, benefiting employees with cutting-edge tools.
  • The launch of the Gen Z VC initiative provides young founders with valuable resources, potentially fostering a new generation of innovative companies.
  • The new ROI estimator can help businesses quantify the value of using Slack, making it easier to justify its adoption and continued use.

What critics are saying

  • The crowded market of workplace communication tools means Slack must continuously innovate to maintain its competitive edge.
  • Heavy reliance on third-party integrations could pose risks if those partnerships falter or if integration issues arise.

What makes Slack unique

  • Slack's focus on creating a comprehensive ecosystem through initiatives like Slack Fund III and Gen Z VC initiative sets it apart from other workplace communication tools.
  • The integration capabilities with third-party tools such as JIRA and Git make Slack a versatile platform for various business needs.
  • Slack's continuous feature updates, like the improved iPad app layout and ROI estimator, demonstrate a commitment to enhancing user experience.

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Benefits

Time off to rest, recharge and volunteer

Exceptional health-care coverage

Holistic programs for well-being, family planning and more