Intern - Event Marketing

Cambridge, MA (Hybrid)

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Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

A short internship at Akamai focuses on supporting end-to-end event planning, market research, and cross-functional collaboration. It offers hands-on experience across marketing operations, with mentorship, trainings, and exposure to senior leadership as part of the Benefits. Strong communication, organizational skills, and a marketing mindset are encouraged. The program runs May through August with a hybrid work arrangement.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Supporting end-to-end event planning and execution
  • Conducting primary and secondary industry and market research
  • Collaborating cross-functionally with Product Marketing, Creative, Campaigns, Marketing Operations, and Field Marketing teams
  • Assisting with budget tracking and spend documentation
  • Coordinating with vendors and external partners
  • Supporting customer experiences at the Executive Briefing Center
  • Helping deliver impactful digital and in-person events

Requirements

  • Be pursuing a Bachelors or Masters in Business, Marketing, or a related field, and returning to school after the internship
  • Be passionate about live and experiential marketing
  • Have proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Can adapt to and and are comfortable managing shifting priorities
  • Have exceptional written and interpersonal communication abilities
  • Be detail-oriented with formidable organizational skills

Benefits

  • Mentorship
  • Career development trainings
  • Visibility into senior leadership through Fireside Chats
  • Networking and social events with an international intern cohort
  • Final project showcase presented to the company
  • Fun perks including Akamai branded merchandise
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Akamai

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Newton Centre, Massachusetts, USA
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