Events & Venues Marketing Conference.
Conference Ops & Marketing Intern
Helped run a 400+ attendee national venue & live-event marketing conference.
The work
EVMC brings together marketing professionals from NBA arenas, stadiums, performing arts centers, convention centers, and live-event organizations nationwide.
What I did
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Supported execution of a 400+ attendee national conference
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Registration, attendee experience, session coordination, and speaker support
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Supported PR through media briefs and post-event coverage reporting
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Sat in on sessions on audience engagement, sponsorship strategy, and emerging tech
In her words
Inside the business of live events
EVMC brought together professionals from sports, entertainment, higher education, convention centers, performing arts venues, and live event organizations from across the country. As an intern supporting conference operations, I contributed behind the scenes while learning directly from industry leaders responsible for marketing some of the nation's most recognizable venues and events.
Strategy from the session floor
Rather than focusing solely on event execution, many sessions centered around larger business challenges — audience engagement, sponsorship strategy, consumer behavior, digital communications, and emerging technology. The conference demonstrated how communications professionals increasingly serve as strategic partners, helping organizations strengthen relationships and support broader business objectives.
What the experience built
Working directly with attendees reinforced the importance of professionalism, adaptability, and creating a positive experience in fast-paced environments. The role strengthened my interest in strategic communications work where communication functions as both a business tool and a leadership skill.
“EVMC reinforced that effective communications extends far beyond messaging.”
Field notes
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