Spring/Summer 2026 Partnerships Digital 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. 

TED is seeking a detail-oriented and curious Partnerships Intern to support the digital extensions of our custom events as well as our flagship events. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to TED’s most anticipated experiences while gaining hands-on experience with TED’s integrated marketing initiatives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

You’ll work closely with the Partnerships 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:

• Admin + Airtable operations: Provide day-to-day admin support and maintain existing Airtable records (fields/records/views, pipelines/statuses/assets; scheduling, documentation, etc.)

• Registration, invites, and event operations: Support the team’s conference registration efforts; build partner-event invite lists; support planning for on-site activations (dinners, spotlight convos, workshops); compile post-conference stats using meaningful data visualization; support recap and debrief processes

• Digital/social, web publishing, and audio: Support digital/social scheduling, trafficking, publishing, and performance tracking; Produce digital graphics as needed; Refresh TED Institute/Salon watch pages; upload content to TED.com, ensuring accurate metadata; and coordinate audio workflows as needed

• Campaign coordination: Support campaigns for custom events as well as flagship events (TED2026 in April); Support weekly reporting on campaign performance and registration numbers

• Ad hoc projects: Pitch in on cross-functional efforts as needed

Who You Are:

• A can‑do, upbeat team player who communicates clearly, collaborates generously, and energizes those around them with strong communication skills

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

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

• Comfortable working in collaborative, fast-moving environments

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with Airtable or comparable record-keeping/project management softwares (e.g., Asana, Notion, monday.com) and experience integrating AI-driven project management tools to streamline workflows and reporting needs

• Proficient in Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Canva

• Experience with campaign reporting or performance tracking is a bonus

Role at a glance:

• This is a temporary or internship role running through Spring/Summer 2026

• Reports to the TED Partnerships team

Benefits:

• Practical experience working for a non-profit, with a focus on integrated marketing & partnerships

• Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with experienced, knowledgeable professionals

• Opportunity to participate in TED events and company meetings as appropriate

• Behind-the-scenes look at the magic of TED Talks and the world of TED Conferences!

• Flexible schedule for students

•  Compensation available $19.00 per hour

Application deadline: February 28, 2026

Time commitment: 20-30 hours/week. Must be able to commit to March 15 - August 1, 2026 (with the possibility to renew after August 1)

• Location: This role requires availability during U.S. East Coast business hours; applicants unable to work these hours should not apply.

• Education requirement: Applicants must have completed high school (or equivalent); candidates who have not will not be considered.

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.