Content Operations Intern

Are you considering a career in live events or want to develop the skills to succeed in communication-focused roles such as stakeholder management, event operations, or conference content production?

We’re looking for a highly-motivated, social, and structured individual to join our event content and operations team as an intern. You’ll get to liaison between different business stakeholders like production suppliers, marketing, content, and sales teams, beef up your network of tech leaders, startup founders, and investors, while working to build the best events in the tech industry.

This position is perfect for someone outgoing who finds it easy to establish (formal) relationships, is brave and creative about cold outreach to senior people, and can work individually but is also a real team-player.

About us

The Next Web (TNW) is a global brand and a Financial Times Company that informs, inspires, and connects people who love technology through media, events, spaces, and programs.

TNW Conference isn’t like any other event you’ve ever experienced before. Our annual 2-day event has all the benefits of a conference (business, networking, quality content), with the vibe of a festival (drinks, games, live music, and more).

We pride ourselves on the speakers we host such as Guy Kawasaki, Tim Ferris, Edward Snowden, and many others, our partners such as Google, PwC, EY, etc., and the high level of production we maintain year after year. This year we even won an award by the Golden Giraffe Event Awards for the most sustainable concept with our 2023 edition for the successful waste reduction and reusable system that we have in place.

TNW Conference will take place on June 19 & 20 at NDSM, Amsterdam and will be part of Amsterdam's 750th anniversary.

The role

• Master our event and marketing tech stack by updating the event website and platforms with speakers, side-events, including partner events, and keeping track of sign-ups.
• Assist with overall event planning, including vendor management such as catering, accreditation, etc.
• Help with organising side-events such as opening & closing parties by coordinating with venues, arranging bands & DJs, and catering.
• Assist with initial project launches for white-label events and keep track of key milestones and deliverables.
• Help create fun and interactive entertainment during the conference by finding ways to collaborate with artists or companies that can showcase innovative tech products.
• Manage the volunteer program by reviewing candidates, assigning roles and responsibilities, writing and updating the volunteer guidebook, etc.
• Help us improve our sustainability program - research new sustainability initiatives that could be implemented, find fun ways for attendees to engage.
• Help coordinate information related to signage and design deliverables.

Your knowledge & skills

• Currently enrolled in marketing, journalism, business, or other similar studies, preferably graduate-level.
• Be enrolled in a Dutch university or possess a valid permit to work in the Netherlands.
• Tech-savvy and able to learn new tools quickly.
• Excited to work in a start-up environment.
• Social team player who finds it easy to talk to new people and establish strong relationships.
• Well spoken and have no issue getting a message across. Outgoing and enthusiastic individual who is an organised and structured worker.
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and written.
• Fluency in English.
• Preferably located in/around Amsterdam. Must be based in the Netherlands.
• This internship begins in February 2025. Preferably available full-time (35-40 hours per week) until the end of July 2025.

Our offer

• The internship is hybrid with the expectation to be in the office 3 days a week.
• A paid internship (600 EUR per month) for 5-6 months that helps you grow as a person and develop skills & knowledge you’ll take with you in your career.
• A free online subscription to the Financial Times.
• Availability to book 1-on-1 sessions with a certified psychologist via our EAP.
• Build a stellar network and meet some of the greatest thought leaders and most successful entrepreneurs in the world of tech and business (seriously).
• Regular entrepreneurial events and workshops.
• Fruit, snacks, drinks, and great coffee.
• An inspiring workplace at TNW City, with a bar & rooftop terrace 🌇.

TNW strives to create and maintain a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all people are treated equally and given the opportunity to excel.

Are you excited to join?