Intern - Event Marketing

Akamai•Cambridge, MA

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you energized by live events, inspired by design, and excited to turn big ideas into meaningful impact? Want to help create unforgettable experiences? Join our Global Events Team! The Global Events team at Akamai is responsible for designing and executing high-impact marketing programs around the world. We develop data-driven strategies that drive demand, accelerate pipeline growth, and contribute directly to revenue. From executive briefings to global industry events, we create experiences that elevate our brand and engage our customers. As an Event Marketing Intern, you won't just coordinate logistics , you'll contribute to multi-layered marketing initiatives alongside a dynamic, creative, and globally distributed team.Our 2026 12-week intern program starts on May 26th and goes through August 14th. You'll support the execution of our 2026 global event strategy across both internal and external programs, including work with our Executive Briefing Center (EBC) in Cambridge.

Requirements

Be pursuing a Bachelors or Masters in Business, Marketing, or a related field, and returning to school after the internship
Be passionate about live and experiential marketing
Have proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
Can adapt to and and are comfortable managing shifting priorities
Have exceptional written and interpersonal communication abilities
Be detail-oriented with formidable organizational skills

Responsibilities

Supporting end-to-end event planning and execution
Conducting primary and secondary industry and market research
Collaborating cross-functionally with Product Marketing, Creative, Campaigns, Marketing Operations, and Field Marketing teams
Assisting with budget tracking and spend documentation
Coordinating with vendors and external partners
Supporting customer experiences at the Executive Briefing Center
Helping deliver impactful digital and in-person events