Content Intern at National Retail Federation Inc

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

28.0

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Event Preparation, Content Organization, Presentation Materials Creation, Data Transfer, Logistics Assistance, Proofreading, Written Communication, Oral Communication, Stakeholder Relationship Building, Self-Starter, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint, Box.com, Airtable, Monday.com, Lucid

Industry

Retail

Description

Description 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 27, 2026, to be considered. Program Dates: June 1, 2026 – July 30, 2026 Hourly Rate: $25 – $28 Location: Washington, D.C. Office Work Model: Hybrid — In-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; remote Monday and Friday The Content Intern will support the NRF Content Team with event preparation, content organization, and onsite execution. Responsibilities include creating presentation materials, monitoring and updating event information, organizing speaker and session assets, and assisting with pre-event logistics. The intern will also help transfer past event data into updated platforms. During events, the intern will support stage managers and speakers by coordinating materials, guiding speakers to their locations, and assisting with onsite logistics as needed. Essential Functions Pre-Event Tasks include: Creating title slides for featured sessions using Microsoft PowerPoint 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 Protect, NRF Nexus, Big Show and other events as needed Assisting in creation of show flows for featured stages using Microsoft SharePoint 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) and Speaker Database on Airtable/Monday.com 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) Requirements Current undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor’s degree with at least sophomore standing 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) -Monday.com -Canva -Box.com -Airtable -Zoom -Salesforce Experience supporting events a plus Familiarity with NRF and/or Retail's Big Show a plus Application Deadline: Must apply by February 27, 2026, for consideration. The National Retail Federation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

Responsibilities

The Content Intern will support the NRF Content Team primarily with event preparation, content organization, and onsite execution, which includes creating presentation materials and organizing speaker assets. During events, the intern will assist stage managers and speakers with coordination, material handling, and onsite logistics.