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Comcast Comcast Town Hall Client Engagement Co-Op in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.
Job Summary
This job code is to be used for internships and co-ops. It is not to be used for temporary or contract workers.
Job Description
Program Overview
The Comcast Cooperative Educational Program (Co-op) immerses students into the daily operations of a contemporary media and technology company while working side-by-side with Comcast’s top innovators. Designed for students whose curriculum allows for a cooperative learning track, the co-op becomes an integral part of the Comcast team working on creative, innovative, and thought-provoking projects within various business units. Throughout the experience, there is opportunity for exposure to mentorship and professional development while having some fun along the way.
Role Overview
The Town Hall Team is a collaborative team with a mission to help Comcast teams and external partners to visualize, plan, and execute programs that inspire new ideas , deepen relationships, and drive our business forward. Our team organizes a variety of employee events across the entire organization and is comprised of detailed event planners and dedicated producers. We support the events that happen in our 500-person amphitheater and biggest event space on campus, the Ralph J. Roberts Forum. Comcast’s founder, Ralph J. Roberts, was the ultimate entrepreneur and believed that a good idea could come from anywhere. The Ralph J. Roberts Forum is dedicated to the dreamers, creators, disruptors, and newsmakers who are making a difference in our world. It is a place where stories are shared, ideas are inspired, and collaboration and community come first. The events in the RJR Forum range from internal meetings for our senior leadership, big company celebrations, captivating speakers, musical performances, advanced movie screening from Universal Pictures, and more.
This Co- o p position is in-person at least 4 days a week supporting event set up, rehearsals, asset reviews, client walkthroughs, and day-of event logistics and execution. A standard week will be in-person Monday – Thursday and remote/hybrid on Friday. Some weeks may require in-person support beyond 4 days due to event needs and certain recurring meetings. We will communicate these expectations on an ongoing basis to remain fully communicative, flexible, and transparent with our Co-Op roles, responsibilities, and expectations.
Co-op responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Supporting all the needs of the Town Hall events team to ensure our clients, partners, and production team have a smooth, supported, seamless experience working with our team.
Assist with ongoing event planning and logistics , including client kick-off calls, client walk-throughs, regroup calls, asset reviews, speaker prep, rehearsal, etc.
Assist with wayfinding and ushering attendees to assigned or general seats.
Support the ideation and development of original employee programming promotional assets including drafting event articles, developing internal social posts, and engaging with our employees.
Assist in developing proposals for immersive experiences and activations for select employee programs.
Review run of show (ROS), PowerPoints, videos, and other event assets to ensure deadlines are met alongside the Engagement team.
Lead client calls and event planning for at least 2 events during a co-op cycle.
Support internal marketing and strategic engagement efforts.
Sample list of projects:
Pre-Event Support: Reviewing assets in SharePoint folder, creating + sharing promotional posts on our Yammer and MS Teams channels, reviewing/adding to proposals for lighting and design packages, providing support on calls with graphic design partners, and managing Forum walk-throughs to ensure it is client ready.
Event Support: In addition to the above, offering a general positive presence to Town Hall visitors is the goal of this position., For our hybrid programs with a virtual component , co-ops will support monitoring audience Q&A, track time for speakers, sharing questions with moderators, and helping to welcome and prep talent.
Media Management: Support managing inventory of client event assets including photos, graphics, logos, PowerPoints, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
Professionalism, respect, and hospitality welcome speakers, employees, members of leadership, and guests to the space.
Strong understanding of MS Office Suite, especially PowerPoint, Excel, and MS Teams.
Familiarity or willingness to learn our other platforms: Canva, Adobe Suite, Airtable , and Social tables.
Excellent attention to detail, anticipation of needs, follow-up, and follow-through.
Ability to handle confidential matters with professionalism and discretion.
Excellent organizational & time management skills with the ability to stay one step ahead.
Preferred Majors: Arts & Sci. – Communication , Global Studies; Bus. – Entrepreneurship, International Business, Legal Studies, Marketing; Des. – Entertainment & Arts Management; Prof. Stud. – Culinary Arts & Sciences ’, Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management
Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree from Drexel University, with a cooperative learning track .
Available to work 40 hours per week for 6 months starting September 23 , 2024 through March 28, 2025 .
Available to report in-person to the work location provided above.
- 0 minimum cumulative GPA preferred.
Authorized to work in the United States of America
Comcast is an Affirmative Action/EEO employer M/F/D/ V
Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Salary:
Base Pay: $23.00
The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.
Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary (https://jobs.comcast.com/life-at-comcast/benefits) on our careers site for more details.
Relevant Work Experience
0-2 Years