HR & Recruiting Intern

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Role Overview

This is a part-time HR & Recruiting Intern role at Reality Defender, ideal for a student or recent graduate seeking hands-on experience in a fast-growing tech startup. Day-to-day responsibilities include supporting full-cycle recruiting by scheduling interviews, maintaining applicant tracking systems, assisting with onboarding activities, and organizing HR documentation. The intern will work closely with the People Operations team, contributing to candidate experience and talent operations, with an impact on streamlining hiring processes and enhancing employee engagement.

Perks & Benefits

This remote internship offers flexible part-time hours of approximately 20 per week, suitable for balancing with studies or other commitments. It provides valuable hands-on experience in HR and recruiting within a cybersecurity startup, with opportunities for career growth through exposure to real-world talent operations and mentorship. The role likely involves a collaborative, fast-paced environment typical of tech startups, with an emphasis on professional development and contributing to meaningful projects in AI-generated media detection.

Full Job Description

Who we are.

Reality Defender is an award-winning cybersecurity company helping enterprises and governments detect deepfakes and AI-generated media. Utilizing a patented multi-model approach, Reality Defender is robust against the bleeding edge of generative platforms producing video, audio, imagery, and text media. Reality Defender's API-first deepfake detection platform empowers teams and developers alike to identify fraud, disinformation campaigns, and harmful deepfakes in real time.

Backed by world class investors including DCVC, Illuminate Financial, Y Combinator, Booz Allen Hamilton, IBM, Accenture, Rackhouse, and Argon VC, Reality Defender works with leading enterprise clients, financial institutions, and governments in order to ensure AI-generated media is not used for malicious purposes.

Youtube: Reality Defender Wins RSA Most Innovative Startup

The HR & Recruiting Internship.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented student or recent graduate to participate in the HR & Recruiting Internship at Reality Defender. This part-time role offers hands-on experience across recruiting, HR operations, and talent programs in a fast-growing technology company.

You will gain exposure to full-cycle recruiting, candidate experience, HR systems, onboarding, and talent operations at a scaling startup. Responsibilities include:

  • Support recruiting efforts by scheduling interviews, coordinating candidate communications, and maintaining applicant tracking systems

  • Help ensure a positive candidate experience by providing timely communication and support throughout the hiring process

  • Assist with onboarding activities, including preparing onboarding materials and coordinating new hire logistics

  • Maintain and organize HR documentation, employee records, and internal systems

  • Support People Operations initiatives such as employee engagement programs, training coordination, and internal communications

  • Assist with reporting and tracking recruiting metrics and hiring progress

Who you are.

  • Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Psychology, Communications, or a related field

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism

  • Interest in HR, recruiting, and talent operations

This internship requires a time commitment of approximately 20 hours per week.

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