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Events Intern Summer Internship (May - August)

Company: The Hill, a Nexstar Media Company

Location: Washington, D.C.

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.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 70 million television homes, popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. For more information, please visit Nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.