What are the responsibilities and job description for the Brand Partnerships & Events Internship position at The deFIANT?
Brand Partnerships and Events Intern - Immediate Start
Position Overview:
As a Brand Partnerships and Events Intern at The deFIANT, you will be an essential extension of our team, directly contributing to the agency's daily tasks and operations. This hands-on, semester-long internship (14-16 weeks) offers a unique opportunity to develop professional skills in the realms of event planning, brand partnerships, media relations & influencer relations. You will gain experience in key tasks such as event coordination, partnership research, and database management, all while learning the ins and outs of agency work in a fast-paced, creative environment.
Responsibilities:
- Support the preparation and distribution of event and partnership materials.
- Assist in conducting research related to potential brand partnerships.
- Aid in planning and organizing client events, researching vendors & creating one-sheet event pitches to our clients.
- Help organize and manage documents via Google Drive.
- Monitor industry trends and update event and partnership databases.
- Contribute to building and updating brand partnership lists and databases.
- Assist in organizing and posting content on our agency's Instagram page.
Qualifications:
- Available to start ASAP.
- Must be available 2-3 days a week (minimum) in person.
- Must be in the process of earning a degree (AA, BA, MA) from an accredited two- or four-year college or university (full-time or part-time enrollment) OR possess a strong desire to gain experience in this industry from working professionals.
- Major or concentration in communications, event management, public relations, or a related field preferred, but not required.
- Personal laptop required.
- Passion to learn about event planning, brand partnerships, and the PR industry.
- Excellent organizational, writing, editing, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Knowledge of social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
- Working knowledge of OS X and Google Suite.
- Ability to multi-task and stay organized.
- Responsible for timely completion of work.
- Professional appearance and conduct.
About The deFIANT:
- The deFIANT is a hybrid agency for the 21st century, focusing on unifying marketing and communications through innovative creative direction and multidisciplinary production. We are marketers and storytellers, influencers and innovators, designers and filmmakers, polymaths and futurists. Collectively, we draw on wide-ranging and complementary capabilities to create unparalleled brand experiences. At The deFIANT, we break down the patron-client binary by working as collaborators to create distinctive branded experiences and deliver exceptional results. We are looking for high-energy, creative, and driven applicants!