Content Intern Billington CyberSecurity
Chevy Chase, MD - USA
Job Summary
ABOUT CLOSERSTILL MEDIA
At CloserStill we strive to deliver the best. Were on a mission to be the most dynamic B2B events and communities business in every market we serve bringing people together to learn connect and grow.
Operating across five regions we power over 200 market-leading events publications and brands across Business Technologies Healthcare Learning HR & Education and Future Transport & Infrastructure.
What truly sets us apart is our people. Our teams are diverse driven and united by a shared commitment to excellence. Rooted in our core values of ownership empathy teamwork integrity and determination we empower every employee to grow shape their own path and make a meaningful impact.
Joining CloserStill means being part of something bigger - not just building events but creating opportunities connections and lasting value for the communities we serve.
ABOUT BILLINGTON CYBERSECURITY
Since 2010 the senior-most government officials and industry partners have convened through Billington CyberSecurity educational events to enhance the cybersecurity of the United States and our allied partners.
The annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit now going into its 18th year brings together leaders and cybersecurity experts from the White House intelligence agencies the military allied nations industry and academia to share strategies tools and best practices to help make our nation more secure.
Billingtons State & Local CyberSecurity Summit plays a similar role for U.S. state municipal regional and tribal leaders. The Billington Critical Infrastructure CyberSecurity Summit is a national convening to unite all four lifeline sectors energy communications transportation and water with every stakeholder in their defense: owner-operators OT practitioners state and local leaders and federal partners in one room.
Billington CyberSecurity additionally hosts smaller programs throughout the calendar year that support ongoing engagement and convene the cyber security community together across sectors.
THE ROLE & POSITION OVERVIEW
As a Content Intern you will play a key role in assisting program content development and identifying participating speakers for Billington CyberSecuritys summits Leadership Council breakfasts webinars and sponsored cyber dialogues.
Being a Billington CyberSecurity Content Intern is an exciting opportunity to collaborate within a dynamic team producing best-in-class cybersecurity programs that convene the whos who in cybersecurity. Content is at the heart of everything the Billington CyberSecurity team does and this position offers an opportunity to help shape world-class education and networking opportunities for senior-level government military and industry leaders.
In addition to hands-on experience in event production Billington CyberSecurity Content Interns will gain valuable insights into issues affecting the rapidly evolving cybersecurity AI and critical infrastructure industries making it a terrific opportunity for both professional and personal growth.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Content Interns are responsible for collaborating with the existing content team and working across departments to recruit and confirm government and private sector speakers to participate in its annual summits monthly Leadership Council breakfasts digital programming and cyber dialogues.
This internship is designed to provide hands-on experience and learning opportunities while supporting the content teams day-to-day operations. Interns will focus on coordinating executing and problem-solving while gaining insight into higher-level strategy speaker engagement key relationship building and program development.
Content Team Intern Roles & Responsibilities
1. Administrative & Organizational Support
Assist with scheduling and coordinating content calls webinars and internal meetings
Help maintain organized file systems databases and internal documentation
Support tracking of deadlines action items and follow-ups across multiple programs
Assist with coordinating couriers materials and general logistics
2. Record Keeping & Documentation
Take detailed notes during content calls speaker prep calls and internal meetings
Capture action items and distribute notes to team members in a timely manner
Help maintain accurate and up-to-date internal records and documentation
Assist in compiling attendee reports and survey results
3. Speaker & Content Coordination Support
Assist in drafting internal and external email communications (speaker outreach reminders follow-ups) and help maintain shared inboxes
Help track speaker invitations confirmations and follow-ups in spreadsheets or agendas
Support collection of speaker materials (bios headshots forms)
Help monitor and update live agendas databases and speaker tracking documents
4. Event & Program Support
Assist with preparation for summits webinars Leadership Council events and dialogues
Support meeting logistics and organization
Provide on-site event support and staffing
5. Learning Research & Development Focus
Gain exposure to event content strategy and speaker engagement processes
Assist with identifying potential speakers nominees or industry topics (as needed)
Learn how to plan and execute large-scale events and about the cybersecurity industry
Develop professional communication organization and project management skills
Submission Materials:
Resume
250 word (max) statement on why this position is of interest to you
1-3 References and/or Letters of Recommendation (to be requested by hiring manager following initial review of application)
Education Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
Undergraduate diploma AND/OR currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate program/course
Essential Skills:
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
Excellent attention to detail and careful accurate approach to checking content and proofs
Confident written and verbal communication skills
Good administration skills and clear record-keeping
Proficiency in Google Workspace (Sheets Docs Slides) or Microsoft Office (Word Sheets Powerpoint)
Comfortable working in fast-paced deadline-driven environments
Desirable Skills:
Previous experience in event planning
Experience using CRM Software such as SalesForce and HubSpot
Knowledge of cybersecurity and desire to increase understanding of these concepts
CloserStill Media reserves the right to request a DBS or credit check should the role require it.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
CloserStill Media embrace diversity in all its forms and are committed to continuing to develop a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment based on merit without attention to age ethnicity religion or beliefs sexual orientation gender identity family or parental status or disability status.
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