We offer guaranteed tailor-made event planning internships.

Next Step Connections internship program provides students and young professionals with guaranteed tailor-made event planning internships. Before you start the internship placement process, you must apply first and get accepted. During the placement process, you will be working with our program advisor who will organize interviews with our large network of event companies in Asia.

Next Step Connections has partnered with the best event planning companies in Asia.

Participating in an event planning Internship typically involves learning communication and people skills, and have a knack for solving problems creatively. If working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines are a problem for you, you may want to reconsider. You will probably be working a lot on your own, but at times you may be part of a larger team. You should possess good attention to detail and be able to work within a budget.

Possible employers include event management companies, conference and exhibition venues, hotels, leisure facilities or charities. Large companies, universities, and local governments also need event organisers. Once you gain some experience and a good track record, you could also work as a Freelance Organiser. Although most of your work will be done in an office, you'll undertake some travelling as you may often need to visit different venues, suppliers, and clients. Most of the time you'll be working normal hours, but as the deadlines for your events approach, you may be working round-the-clock. And remember, it's possible you'll be planning multiple events at one time, each with their own deadlines and schedules.

Example of tasks and responsibilities during an event planning internship

There are many different projects that you could be asked to work on. Our main objective will be to tailor the projects to your interest and background. In addition to creating storyboards for advertisements, you might be responsible for the visualizations and concept developments for famous parties and events.

Event planning is the process of planning a festival, ceremony, competition, party, or convention. Event planning includes budgeting, establishing dates and alternate dates, selecting and reserving the event site, acquiring permits, and coordinating transportation and parking. Event planning also includes some or all of the following, depending on the event: developing a theme or motif for the event, arranging for speakers and alternate speakers, coordinating location support (such as electricity and other utilities), arranging decor, tables, chairs, tents, event support and security, catering, police, fire, portable toilets, parking, signage, emergency plans, health care professionals, and cleanup.

Example of past event planning internships in Shanghai

We have placed accounting students at companies such as Riviera Events, Kino Corp, Jade Set, Havas Group,Pivot Marketing, Publicis Events

Example of past evetn planning internships in Hong Kong

We work with various event companies such as Elysiants, HK Exhibition Center, Publicis Events, Urban Monks

Choose your destination

Shanghai Internship

• Internships available all-year round
• Flexible start date and length of stay (1-6 months)
• All-inclusive Programs
• See program fees

Hong Kong Internship

• Internships available all-year round
• Flexible start date and length of stay (2-6 months)
• All-inclusive Programs
• See program fees

Beijing Mandarin Program

• Intensive mandarin course (20h/week)
• On-campus housing
• All-inclusive Programs
• See program fees

Next Stepper testimonial

My whole experience in Shanghai really exceeded my expectations and thanks to Next Step, I was able to adjust to life in Shanghai quickly and comfortably. I acquired many skills from my internship whilst having fun at the same time. I have enjoyed meeting such a diverse mix of people and experiencing the Chinese culture. I definitely want to return to Shanghai soon!." Avni, Aston University, UK, 2011