About us:
The Hill is a top US political website, read by the White House and more lawmakers than any other site -- vital for policy, politics, and election campaigns.
The Hill Events team is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Events Intern for the summer. This internship presents an exciting opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in event planning and execution within the fast-paced world of political media. The intern will work closely with The Hill's Events team to support the planning and implementation of a wide range of events, from small roundtables to large-scale conferences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the planning and logistics of events, including venue research, vendor coordination, and on-site support.
- Collaborate with the Events team on event marketing strategies, including social media promotion and email campaigns.
- Aid in the coordination of guest lists, RSVPs, and attendee communications.
- Provide on-site support during events, ensuring smooth execution and attendee satisfaction.
- Assist with post-event activities such as attendee follow-up, data collection, and event analysis.
- Conduct research on industry trends and best practices to contribute innovative ideas to the Events team.
Qualifications:
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's program, preferably in Journalism, Event Management, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Previous experience with event planning or coordination is a plus but not required.
- Interest in Journalism, politics, media, or related fields is preferred.
Benefits:
- Gain valuable experience in event planning and execution within a prominent media organization.
- Work closely with experienced professionals in the Events industry.
- Networking opportunities with political figures, media personalities, and industry leaders.
- Competitive stipend for the duration of the internship.
- Potential for professional growth and recommendation for future opportunities.
Compensation Range: $18.40 hourly based upon experience
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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Skills Required
- Current enrollment in Bachelor's or Master's program
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Previous experience with event planning or coordination
- Interest in Journalism, politics, media, or related fields
What We Do
Nexstar Media Group is the largest TV station operator in the country. With the reach of 171 full power television stations in 100 markets addressing nearly 38.9% of US television households, and a diversified, growing digital media operation, Nexstar Media Group offers superior audience engagement across all media devices and local broadcast television’s unrivalled influence on consumers’ purchasing and political decisions. In 20 years, Nexstar has grown from a single station to the nation’s largest television company. This growth is fueled by an organization-wide commitment to delivering exceptional service to our communities and outstanding results for our advertisers. From the very beginning, Nexstar has cultivated an organization-wide commitment to providing superior, unique local content that is relevant to each of the communities it serves, while offering local businesses, advertisers and brands the ability to engage and connect with local communities.
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