Marketing Intern

TED is on a mission to discover and spread ideas that spark imagination, embrace possibility and catalyze impact. Our organization is devoted to curiosity, reason, wonder and the pursuit of knowledge — without an agenda. We welcome people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world and connection with others, and we invite everyone to engage with ideas and activate them in your community.

The TED Conferences team is seeking a detail-oriented and curious Marketing Intern or Temporary Associate to support our flagship events: TED2026 and TEDNext 2025. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to two of TED’s most anticipated experiences while gaining hands-on marketing experience in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

You’ll work closely with the marketing team to help manage campaign workflows, organize content and reporting, and support outreach efforts that resonate with the right kind of bold thinkers we welcome at TED. 

Responsibilities

• Support campaign coordination for TED2026 and TEDNext 2025 as needed 

• Assist with the marketing communication schedule, including drafting emails, copy, collateral and helping manage approvals

• Manage email communications with a focus on data segmentation and optimizing performance, including A/B testing and maintaining industry standards

• Support with weekly reporting on campaign performance and registration numbers

• Draft copy and creative assets for O&O marketing campaigns, including newsletter placements and web banners

• Pitch in on ad hoc projects and cross-functional efforts as needed

Who You Are

• A proactive team player with strong communication skills

• Detail-oriented and organized, able to manage multiple projects

• Eager to learn more about brand storytelling, marketing strategy and event promotion

• Comfortable working in collaborative, fast-moving environments

Preferred Skills

• Proficient in Google Docs, Sheets and Canva

• Familiarity with Airtable, Mailchimp, HubSpot or similar platforms is a plus Experience with campaign reporting or performance tracking is a bonus

Details

• This is a part-time temporary internship running from September - December 2025

• Reports to the TED Conferences marketing team

• Hybrid or remote depending on location

HOURLY RATE: $19.00

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 15, 2025

BENEFITS

TED Conferences LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We invite all qualified candidates to apply online with their resume and cover letter.