Events Fellow

Fast Company; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Mansueto Ventures’ Events Fellowship is a one‑year internship designed to give recent graduates exposure to all aspects of events across Inc. and Fast Company.

You will report to the Executive Director of Strategic Event Operations and support the MV Live team on upcoming in‑person and virtual events. This hybrid role requires weekly in‑office presence on Tues, Wed, and Thurs at 7 World Trade Center, New York, NY, with a target start date of January 26, 2027.

Qualifications

• Recent grad with Dec 2025–Jan 2027 availability.
• Candidate can commit to 35 hours per week.
• Strong written and verbal communication required.
• Excellent organizational skills required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to learn new tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre‑event and on‑site logistical support at events, including check‑in, vendor management, sponsorship fulfillment; some travel expected.
• Assist with preparing event materials (collateral printing, packing, shipping, etc.).
• Attend site visits, vendor and internal meetings; take notes as needed.
• Assist with in‑kind outreach to enhance event experiences.
• Update and maintain events calendar, vendor lists, and venue directory.

Skills

Verbal & written communications

Organizational skills

Adaptable / flexible

Team player

Calm under pressure

Event experience (plus)

Education

Recent undergraduate or master's degree (Dec 2025–Jan 2027)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Mansueto Ventures Events Fellowship is a one-year internship designed to give recent college graduates or master’s degree recipients exposure to all aspects of events across both of the company’s editorial titles—Inc. and Fast Company. This role will report to the Executive Director of Strategic Event Operations and support the event team (MV Live) on upcoming in‑person and virtual events for Inc. and Fast Company. This role will have exposure to all aspects of the event lifecycle.

This is a hybrid role and will require weekly in‑office presence on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at our corporate office at 7 World Trade Center, New York, NY. The target start date for the role is January 26, 2027.

Hourly rate: $25 + Paid Time Off (PTO) and benefits eligible.

Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance; paid vacation, sick leave and holidays; life and disability insurance.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

The year‑long curriculum will enable the fellow to interact with all teams that touch events from video, social, and editorial to marketing and sales. In addition to daily interaction with internal teams, the fellow will have the opportunity to meet and learn from business leaders across both titles throughout the year, providing valuable insights into how each publication is structured. Administrative duties may include helping the MV Live team schedule meetings and organize the team’s shared drive.

A sample schedule and proposed curriculum are available for review.

• Provide pre‑event and on‑site logistical support at events, which may include check‑in, vendor management, sponsorship fulfillment, and more; some travel will be required
• Assist with preparing event materials for events including but not limited to collateral printing, packing, shipping, etc.
• Attend site visits, vendor and internal meetings, and take notes as needed
• Assist with in‑kind outreach to enhance our event experiences
• Update and maintain the competitive events calendar, preferred vendor list, and venue directory
• Assist team members with creation of venue decks to provide to clients for event venue selection
• Keep an organized inventory of MV Live storage spaces
• Schedule meetings with vendors, internal teams, and venue contacts as needed
• Participate in brainstorms on event innovations, sponsorship executions, and process improvement, etc.
• Assist with event project management, including circulating deadlines and tracking deliverables in event timelines
• Other special projects as needed and as opportunities arise

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Recent undergraduate or master’s degree recipient between December 2025 – January 2027
• The ideal candidate will be available to work 35 hours per week
• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other productivity tools, with aptitude to learn new software and systems
• Flexible team player who is willing to do what it takes to get the job done; adaptable and enjoys a challenge
• Ability to remain calm in a fast‑paced work environment
• Previous event experience is a plus

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

ABOUT US

Mansueto Ventures’ mission is to empower and inspire innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders through compelling journalism, diverse conversations, and creative initiatives that celebrate excellence in business.

Our company’s greatest asset is our employees. Our workplace strives for excellence, respect, integrity, inclusion, and transparency in all we do. We value feedback from all corners of the organization, and we collaborate with colleagues to craft company policies and benefits.

At Mansueto Ventures, we prioritize diversity. We celebrate difference and try to embed it into every aspect of our workplace. We are committed to providing equal opportunity employment to all individuals regardless of race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.