LAI Speakers Bureau Internships
LAI Live Internships
LAI Video Internships
CONTENT MARKETING INTERN
Leading Authorities, Inc. is seeking a content marketing intern to support our marketing department. If you are interested in sharpening your content writing and production skills in a real-time, fast-paced environment where you’ll quickly learn a wide range of skills, as well as enhance your content marketing strategy and execution experience for web, social media, and print, then this may be the perfect opportunity for you. We are looking for candidates who have experience creating dynamic written content and can work during Eastern Standard Time hours (8:30am to 5:00pm). Marketing, Communications, and English majors encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Work primarily with our Marketing Content Manager (and with the Web Marketing Manager, Manager of Data & Digital Marketing, and VP of Marketing on other assigned projects)
- Write, edit, and proof content for marketing content for web, blogs, search engine optimization, social media, print, and events
- Research the latest LAI exclusive speaker news and identify opportunities for leveraging on web, social media, and other marketing channels
- Scan social media for opportunities to promote or engage LAI exclusive speakers
- Review speaker recordings and suggest timestamps for video highlights and reels
- Assist in the content/creative direction for marketing materials
- Participate in marketing meetings and attend speaker visits
- Additional responsibilities may include event support and data entry
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- A Junior or Senior college student
- Excellent writing skills
- Flexibility to work at least 3 days a week
- Positive attitude and autonomy
- Solid attention to detail
- Project management skills
- Curiosity about a variety of professional speaking topics
Qualified applicants should send a resume and 1-2 writing samples to internships@lauthorities.com Please reference Content Marketing Internship in the subject line.
Semester-long internships will preferably be in-person. This opportunity is only open to vaccinated candidates.
This is an unpaid internship.
About Leading Authorities, Inc.
We are people in the people business. Leading Authorities, Inc is a speakers bureau, video agency, and event production company headquartered in the heart of Washington, DC, just blocks from the White House, serving the nation’s top trade and professional associations, major corporations, colleges and universities, and more.
We give our clients access to the world’s top thought leaders, produce videos that “wow” audiences, and manage the entire event experience from concept to execution. Every day, we help our clients achieve business goals, build brand loyalty, overcome obstacles, and produce a return on investment.
DIGITAL MARKETING INTERN
Leading Authorities, Inc. is seeking a creative graphics and video intern to support our marketing department. If you are interested in sharpening your multimedia production skills in a real-time, fast-paced marketing environment where you’ll quickly learn a wide range of marketing skills, as well as enhance your design experience by creating energizing content for social media, emails, and web to add to your portfolio, then this may be the perfect opportunity for you! We are looking for candidates who share a passion for visual storytelling, content planning, and learning. Must be able to work during Eastern Standard Time hours (8:30am to 5:00pm). Art majors are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- A Junior or Senior college student
- Experience developing marketing content for a variety of channels
- Flexibility to work at least 3 days a week
- Positive attitude and autonomy
- Solid attention to detail
- Project management skills
- Curiosity about a variety of professional speaking topics
Qualified applicants should send a resume and 1-2 graphic design samples to internships@lauthorities.com Please reference Digital Marketing Internship in the subject line.
Semester-long internship will preferably be in-person. This opportunity is only open to vaccinated candidates.
This is an unpaid internship.
About Leading Authorities, Inc.
We are people in the people business. Leading Authorities, Inc is a speakers bureau, video agency, and event production company headquartered in the heart of Washington, DC, just blocks from the White House, serving the nation’s top trade and professional associations, major corporations, colleges and universities, and more.
We give our clients access to the world’s top thought leaders, produce videos that “wow” audiences, and manage the entire event experience from concept to execution. Every day, we help our clients achieve business goals, build brand loyalty, overcome obstacles, and produce a return on investment.
GENERAL MARKETING INTERN
Leading Authorities, Inc. is seeking a marketing intern to support our marketing department. If you are interested in sharpening your marketing skills in a real-time, fast-paced environment where you’ll quickly learn a wide range of skills, as well as enhance your strategy and execution experience across all marketing channels, then this may be the perfect opportunity for you. We are looking for candidates who are interested in all aspects of marketing and can work during Eastern Standard Time hours (8:30am to 5:00pm). Business, Marketing, Communications, and English majors encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Work primarily with our Web Marketing Manager (and with the Manager of Data & Digital Marketing, Marketing Content Manager, Director of Marketing Operations, Director of Meetings & Events and VP of Marketing on other assigned projects)
- Assist with website upkeep, database entry, and maintenance process of client information
- Implement SEO and content updates to our websites and marketing materials
- Provide general administrative support as needed for the entire marketing department
- Support the planning and execution of marketing events
- Creation of creative content for our blog and social media platforms
- Generation of new ideas for marketing campaigns, as well as events
- Tracking and measurement of marketing campaigns created to generate sales leads
- Partcipate in marketing meetings and attend speaker visits
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- A Junior or Senior college student
- Flexibility to work at least 3 days a week
- Positive attitude and autonomy
- Solid attention to detail
- Project management skills
- Curiosity about a variety of professional speaking topics
This is a great position for someone who wants to get experience working with various aspects of marketing at a dynamic, fast-paced company.
Qualified applications should send resume and cover letter to internships@lauthorities.com Please reference Marketing Internship in the subject line.
Semester long internship will preferably be in-person. This opportunity is only open to vaccinated candidates.
This is an unpaid internship.
About Leading Authorities, Inc.
We are people in the people business. Leading Authorities, Inc is a speakers bureau, video agency, and event production company headquartered in the heart of Washington, DC, just blocks from the White House, serving the nation’s top trade and professional associations, major corporations, colleges and universities, and more.
We give our clients access to the world’s top thought leaders, produce videos that “wow” audiences, and manage the entire event experience from concept to execution. Every day, we help our clients achieve business goals, build brand loyalty, overcome obstacles, and produce a return on investment.
ACCOUNTING INTERN
Leading Authorities, Inc. is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Accounting Intern to join our staff. In this role, you will gain experience and learn essential industry skills by assisting our team with accounts payable and receivable, and other projects for clients. You will help ensure our records are accurate and timely. The Accounting Intern will perform administrative duties, such as data entry and electronic filing, among other duties. This role is open to students currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, although we may consider recent graduates.
Accounting Intern Duties and Responsibilities
- Help prepare invoices and expense reports
- Verify vendor documents for accuracy
- Assist with payment documentation
- Electronically file accounting documents
- Provide administrative support as needed
Accounting Intern Requirements and Qualifications
- Active enrollment in a relevant post-secondary program in relevant major i.e. Accounting or Finance
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel
- Working knowledge of Microsoft NetSuite highly encouraged
- Interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication
- The ability to be discreet when handling sensitive financial information
- A willingness to learn
- Detail-oriented
- Analytical skills
Semester-long internship will preferably be in-person. This opportunity is only open candidates who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
Interested candidates should send their resume to internships@lauthorities.com
This is an unpaid internship.
About Leading Authorities, Inc.
We are people in the people business. Leading Authorities, Inc is a speakers bureau, video agency, and event production company headquartered in the heart of Washington, DC, just blocks from the White House, serving the nation’s top trade and professional associations, major corporations, colleges and universities, and more.
We give our clients access to the world’s top thought leaders, produce videos that “wow” audiences, and manage the entire event experience from concept to execution. Every day, we help our clients achieve business goals, build brand loyalty, overcome obstacles, and produce a return on investment.
EVENT COORDINATOR INTERNSHIP
Leading Authorities, the nation’s top speaker’s bureau is looking for an intern to assist our event coordinator team to expertly coordinate logistics. You will assist with booking travel, coordinating, and attending conference calls and creating detailed accurate itineraries for talent and clients.
Required skills, experience, and education
- Active enrollment in a post-secondary education program in communication, marketing, events, hospitality, or related discipline.
- SUPERB organizational and teamwork skills
- A strong sense of responsibility
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong computer skills including Word and Excel
- Fast problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to change
Qualified applicants should send their resume to internships@lauthorities.com. Please reference Event Coordinator Internship in the subject line.
Semester-long internship will preferably be in-person. This opportunity is only open candidates who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
This is an unpaid internship.
About Leading Authorities, Inc.
We are people in the people business. Leading Authorities, Inc is a speakers bureau, video agency, and event production company headquartered in the heart of Washington, DC, just blocks from the White House, serving the nation’s top trade and professional associations, major corporations, colleges and universities, and more.
We give our clients access to the world’s top thought leaders, produce videos that “wow” audiences, and manage the entire event experience from concept to execution. Every day, we help our clients achieve business goals, build brand loyalty, overcome obstacles, and produce a return on investment.
LAI Live Events Internship
Reports to: Senior Vice President, LAI Live
Department: LAI LIVE
Summary:
This DC-based, in-office position offers the right candidate a unique opportunity to learn the ins and outs of live event production including production management, program development, producing, set design, audio visual components, client interfacing skills, entertainment rider management, and more. The internship will include client interaction and on-site event experience.
Job Duties Could Include:
- Work closely with Producers and Creative Director on assigned projects
- Assist with production schedules, equipment spreadsheets, asset collection and other pre-production logistics
- Assist with creative development for general session programming ideas, awards ceremonies and interactive attendee experiences
- Contribute to creative output of set design, graphic design, lighting design
- Provide general support as needed
- Provide production assistant, stage manager, or breakout support on-site
Knowledge of / or experience with the following a plus:
- Stage management, graphic design, event production, production management, event management
- Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and / or Apple Keynote
- Adobe PhotoShop, AfterEffects, Google Sketch, or other design program
Qualifications:
- Must possess a professional, positive attitude and be able to work individually or as a contributing member of a team
- Just-graduated or current student learning in related program such as theatre, event management, live event production, audio visual design or design
- Ability to juggle multiple projects while working in a fast-paced environment
- Focused on details and excellent organizational skills a plus
Please submit your resume with a cover letter to internships@lauthorities.com please reference Live Events Intern in the subject line.
This opportunity is only open candidates who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
This is an unpaid internship.
About Leading Authorities, Inc.
We are people in the people business. Leading Authorities, Inc is a speakers bureau, video agency, and event production company headquartered in the heart of Washington, DC, just blocks from the White House, serving the nation’s top trade and professional associations, major corporations, colleges and universities, and more.
We give our clients access to the world’s top thought leaders, produce videos that “wow” audiences, and manage the entire event experience from concept to execution. Every day, we help our clients achieve business goals, build brand loyalty, overcome obstacles, and produce a return on investment.
LAI LIVE Graphic Design Internship
Reports to: Creative Director, LAI Live
Department: LAI LIVE
Summary:
This position offers the right candidate a unique opportunity to learn the ins and outs of live event production in the context of a graphic design role. The candidate will have a chance to grow additional skills in event & logo design, show graphics, proposal design, event marketing, scenic animation and event content development. This office and on-site setting also provides opportunities to grow professional and client interfacing skills, solution finding skills, plus building your professional portfolio. The ideal candidate will be available 3-4 days a week.
Job Duties Could Include:
- Work closely with Art Director and Technical Producers on assigned projects
- Assist with creative development for general session programming ideas, awards ceremonies and interactive attendee experiences
- Creation of style boards for event branding
- Creating and building visual show content decks
- Assist with design and messaging for LAI Live proposals
- Live event graphics operations
- Provide general support as needed
Knowledge of / experience with the following a plus:
- Working knowledge of Adobe CC design basics (Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign)
- Working knowledge of Adobe CC animation workflows a plus (AfterEffects, Premiere)
- Apple Keynote
- Microsoft Office
Qualifications:
- Desire to grow design production skills and learn new ways to tackle problems within design software
- Must possess a professional, positive attitude and be able to work individually or as a contributing member of a team
- Just-graduated or current student learning in related design program
- Ability to juggle multiple projects while working in a fast-paced environment
- Focused on details and excellent organizational skills a plus
Benefits include working in a creative environment while learning applicable skills, managing your own projects, and building your portfolio. When possible, LAI Live will provide on-site experience.
Interested candidates should send their resume and 1-2 design samples to internships@lauthorities.com
Video Production Assistant Internship
Are you an aspiring Production Assistant looking for an opportunity to advance your career in an interesting and great working environment? If you are enthusiastic, conscientious, hard-working individual who wants to develop their career in film production, we have the perfect job for you!
We are looking for a competent Production Assistant who will contribute to a positive attitude and energy of our team and work hard in order to manage and improve our behind-the-scenes procedures.
LAI Video is an Emmy®-award winning video agency that’s known for its feel-good campaigns, docu-style series, and quirky animation. Regularly working with associations, non-profits, and big corporate clients (including Amazon, Nestlé, No Kid Hungry, DC Public Schools, and the Department of State), we pitch and produce powerful content that prompts action and changes minds.
Production Assistant duties and responsibilities
- Prepare all the supplies and equipment needed for the set
- Manage the equipment as needed
- Assist other crew members with their duties
- Prepare all the paperwork such as scripts for the set
- Make sure all the members have their necessary tools
- Assist actors with their needs
- Perform safety checks for people and equipment on the set
- Deliver messages among team members
- Help with various administrative work
- Help with shoot schedule and prep
Production Assistant requirements and qualifications
- Vaccinated for COVID-19
- Ability to work on-site and in-person at our Washington, DC HQ
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Proactive problem solver
- Computer savvy
Qualified applicants should send a resume to internships@lauthorities.com
Semester-long internship will preferably be in-person. This opportunity is only open candidates who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
This is an unpaid internship.
About Leading Authorities, Inc.
We are people in the people business. Leading Authorities, Inc is a speakers bureau, video agency, and event production company headquartered in the heart of Washington, DC, just blocks from the White House, serving the nation’s top trade and professional associations, major corporations, colleges and universities, and more.
We give our clients access to the world’s top thought leaders, produce videos that “wow” audiences, and manage the entire event experience from concept to execution. Every day, we help our clients achieve business goals, build brand loyalty, overcome obstacles, and produce a return on investment.
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