2027 TFC Summer Internship - Corporate Functions

The Freeman Company (TFC) Brands; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience

Networking with Freeman leaders

Professional development

Intern community

Hourly pay

Job summary

The Freeman Company (TFC) Brands invites students to join its Summer Internship Experience, May 24th to July 30th, 2027, in Chicago or other show-sites. This 10-week program offers hands-on exposure to live events, real project work, and professional development with Freeman leaders and a broad intern community.

Ideal candidates are finishing college between December 2026 and May 2029, pursuing Finance, Marketing, IT, or related fields, and ready to work in-person across multiple Freeman

Qualifications

• Students pursuing a degree in Finance, Marketing, IT or related fields and graduating between Dec 2026 and May 2029.
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• Comfortable learning new tools and managing multiple priorities across teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to real projects and business priorities.
• Analyze data, trends, or business information to support decisions.
• Assist with project planning, documentation, reporting, and execution.
• Collaborate with teams and stakeholders across the organization.

Skills

Finance

Marketing

Information Technology

Education

Pursuing college degree

Job description

About Us

The Freeman Company is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’s largest network of experts, The Freeman Company's insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 99-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

About Us

The Freeman Company is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’s largest network of experts, The Freeman Company's insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 99-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

Summary

TFC Summer Internship Experience - May 24th to July 30th, 2027

Are you a student curious about the corporate teams working behind the scenes to bring live events to life? Join The Freeman Company for a 10-week summer internship experience where you'll gain hands‑on exposure to the live events industry. You'll contribute to real projects, learn alongside industry professionals, build your network, and participate in professional development throughout the summer. As an intern within Corporate Functions, you'll work alongside teams that support The Freeman Company's people, technology, brand, and business operations.

Depending On Your Role, You May Support

• Finance: Support financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and other activities that help inform business decisions
• Marketing: Contribute to marketing campaigns, social content, communications, brand initiatives, and projects that connect The Freeman Company with our customers and audiences
• Information Technology: Support technology projects, systems, data, and business solutions that enable teams across Freeman to work effectively. Knowledge in SAP, Snowflake (Cloud Infrastructure) and Salesforce is preferred
• Safety Operations: Support workplace safety, compliance, risk prevention, and safety initiatives across TFC

This Position Will Support Corporate Functions Teams. The Position Follows An In-person Schedule Working Full-time In-office And/or Show-site Based Out Of

• Chicago, IL
• Dallas, TX
• Denver, CO
• Las Vegas, NV
• Orlando, FL

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

A Day in the Life in Corporate Functions

• Contribute to real projects and business priorities
• Analyze data, trends, or business information to support decisions
• Assist with project planning, documentation, reporting, and execution
• Collaborate with teams and stakeholders across the organization

Education & Experience

What We're Looking For

We're looking for students who are excited by technology, enjoy hands‑on environments, and want to explore a career in live event production. Ideal candidates are:

• Completing their college degree or program between December 2026 and May 2029
• Pursuing a degree aligned to the internship area:
  • Finance, Marketing & IT: Business, Finance, Marketing, Information Technology, or related fields
  • Safety Operations: Environmental Science, Public Health, Health Sciences, Occupational/Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Construction Management, Sustainability, or related fields
• Strong communicators with problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and collaboration skills
• Comfortable learning new tools, working across teams, and managing multiple priorities

What We Offer

Program Benefits

As part of the TFC Summer Internship Experience, interns receive:

• Hands‑on experience supporting real business and event operations
• Exposure to multiple areas of the live events industry
• Professional development and learning experiences
• Opportunities to network with Freeman leaders and industry professionals
• Connection with a broader summer intern community
• Hourly Pay Range: $20 - $25 per hour, depending on role

Diversity Commitment

At The Freeman Company, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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