SWSW Eco, Programming Internship, Application Deadline, BTT Gateway Job ID 9873
Sun, April 5, 2015
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SXSW Eco is a three-day conference held annually in October in Austin, Texas looking at Social + Environmental Impact through the lenses of Design and Technology.
Programming Internship Categories
Startups + Technology
Corporate Social Responsibility + Social Good
Design + Marketing
Internship Description
Spend the year gaining experience and contacts in your area of interest (listed
above) with an internship in the programming department at SXSW Eco.
Programming interns will have a hand in all aspects of the conference, with the
opportunity to creatively impact the event’s content.
Internship is unpaid. Potential for future growth within the company.
Time Commitment
15-20 hours a week, ideally split between 3 days a week
Must monitor email during all weekdays
Full days (7 AM – 9 PM) during the conference, over 4 days (tbd) in October
Responsibilities
Research and propose prospective panelists, companies and topics
Liaise with speakers and conference participants
Administrative work: create and maintain databases
Write blog posts + copyedit programming materials
Event production
Requirements
Internship candidates should be proactive self-starters, with an enthusiasm for
learning and a desire to get as involved as possible in the event. Strong
communication skills, both written and verbal, are a must. Demonstrated
background and interest, through educational or work experience, in their
programming category of choice is a plus. Proficiency in Excel is required.