Summer Marketing Intern

TED is a non-profit that believes powerful ideas, powerfully presented, move us: to feel something, to think differently, to take action.

Job Description

The Marketing Intern will support various marketing initiatives aimed at expanding reach, driving engagement, and monetizing loyalty. They will report to the Director of Audience Development and work closely with our Marketing and Operations Strategist. Candidates for this position should have some familiarity with project management, analytics and social media. TED seeks a dedicated individual who is passionate about understanding people, culture, brands, and storytelling.

Responsibilities: 

• Marketing Strategy & Execution

  • Create bespoke content for social media channels to support priority marketing initiatives, including TED Membership, TED Games and Conferences

  • Collaborate with colleagues and other internal resources to develop and execute digital marketing tactics, including building newsletter ads, Web banners and social media posts

  • Recommend marketing strategies aligned with project goals, and informed by data and research

  • Support with building and optimizing newsletter and banner ad placements

• Research & Data 

  • Conduct competitive analyses to inform marketing strategy and approach

  • Support ad hoc reporting needs, including analyzing marketing data to determine an optimal approach

• Organization & Ops

  • Assist the Marketing and Operations Strategist in coordinating projects and deadlines across teams 

  • Help with ad hoc Marketing team coordination (deck/slides creation, scheduling)

Qualifications

• Solid writing and communication skills, and an eye for design and storytelling

• Proficiency with social media channels such as Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok

• Organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

• Some experience with data analysis 

• Fluency with Google Calendar, Google Docs, Gmail, and Keynote

• Desire to learn, as we know that everyone starts from somewhere

• Passionate about TED's content and mission, and about helping to support TED’s leadership

Additional Information

Benefits:

● Practical experience working for a non-profit, with a focus on digital marketing and media

● Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with experienced, knowledgeable

professionals

● Opportunity to participate in internal TED events and company meetings

● Flexible schedule for students

● Compensation available

This is a full-time, paid internship in the TED office in Manhattan with the option to work remotely for part of each week. The internship will last 12 weeks June 3-Aug 23, and be paid at an hourly rate of $20/per hour.

TED Conferences LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We invite all qualified candidates to apply online with their cover letter (no more than one page) and resume.