Content Intern Job at National Retail Federation in Washington

The National Retail Federation is a trade association that advocates for the people, brands, policies and ideas that help retail succeed. From its headquarters in Washington, D.C., NRF empowers the industry that powers the economy. Retail is the nation’s largest private-sector employer, contributing $5.3 trillion to annual GDP and supporting more than one in four U.S. jobs. For over a century, NRF has been a voice for every retailer and every retail job, educating, inspiring and communicating the powerful impact retail has on local communities and global economies.

We have exciting internship opportunities for college students to learn valuable insights about the retail industry and the role of a trade association. Do you have a passion for the retail industry? Do you enjoy learning and gaining hands-on experience working with a team? If yes, this may be the summer internship for you. Interested candidates should apply with a resume and cover letter by February 16, 2025, to be considered.

The Content Intern will assist the NRF social media director with planning and creating social content that grows and enhances the NRF’s social channels.

Essential Functions

Pre-Event Tasks include:

• Creating title slides for featured sessions using Microsoft PowerPoint
• Creating social graphics for featured sessions using Canva
• Checking speaker registration lists weekly
• Monitoring event website for updates to speaker page, session titles and descriptions, and session times
• Continuous Q/A of Event apps for NRF Nexus, Big Show and other events as needed
• Assisting in creation of show flows for featured stages using Google Sheets
• Sorting speaker and session assets in box.com
• Printing materials such as reserved signs, show flows, etc. for pre-event tasks
• Supporting pre-event tasks as needed for NRF Summer Shows – Protect and Nexus
• Assisting with transferring all past events data to new virtual whiteboard platform (Lucid)
• Assisting with NRF Webinars as needed

Onsite Event Tasks Include:

• Assisting featured stage managers onsite with tasks as needed, including but not limited to:
• Supporting speakers onsite (helping them find their session room, green room, etc.
• Assisting with printed materials and sponsorship materials in green room or session rooms
• Assisting with reserved seating (if applicable)

• Must be a sophomore, junior or senior in college
• Excellent proofreading skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proficient in building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including high profile speakers
• Motivated self-starter with ability to see projects through completion independently
• Familiarity with the following platforms preferred:
• Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Google workspace products (Docs, Sheets)
• Canva
• Box.com
• Airtable
• Zoom platform
• Salesforce
• Experience supporting events a plus
• Familiarity with NRF and/or Retail's Big Show a plus
• Must apply by February 16, 2025 for consideration