Kerja Sepenuh Masa, Programme Research Intern di Zenith Bizness Excellence Federal Territory - Maukerja

Job Description

We are seeking a curious, detail-oriented, and proactive Programme Research Intern to support our conference and workshop production efforts across Zenith Bizness Excellence's portfolio of business events, masterclasses, and training programmes.

This role is ideal for a final year student who enjoys digging into industries, identifying trends, and understanding what makes a conference topic compelling. You will gain hands-on exposure to the full cycle of conference production, from research and topic development to speaker identification and sponsorship support, within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Programme & Market Research

• Conduct structured online and phone-based research on industry trends, emerging topics, and competitor activity
• Assess the marketability of potential conference and workshop themes and propose topic angles based on findings
• Compile research into clear, structured reports with actionable recommendations
• Track emerging industries and topics relevant to business events and professional training

2. Speaker Research & Outreach

• Identify and profile potential speakers across relevant industries and disciplines
• Conduct initial outreach to prospective speakers via phone, email, and LinkedIn
• Assist in coordinating speaker communications and follow-ups
• Maintain and update a speaker database across programme categories

3. Sponsorship & Partnership Support

• Research and identify potential sponsors, partners, and associations relevant to our programmes
• Maintain and update the sponsorship and partnership database
• Assist in preparing outreach materials, proposals, and sponsorship decks
• Support follow-up communications and coordination with potential partners

4. Marketing Support

• Assist in coordinating marketing materials for conferences and masterclasses
• Support email marketing and audience outreach activities
• Help manage engagement across online platforms

What You'll Gain

• Real exposure to the business events and conference production industry
• Hands-on experience in programme research and topic development
• Speaker coordination and stakeholder management skills
• Insight into sponsorship and partnership development
• Opportunity to contribute ideas and see them come to life in real programmes
• Portfolio-worthy, real-world work experience

Requirements

• Final year student pursuing a degree in Mass Communication, Corporate Communication, Event Management, Business, PR, or related fields
• Strong interest in research, business trends, and the events industry
• Comfortable conducting phone-based research and outreach, as this is a core part of the role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Detail-oriented, organised, and self-driven
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision

Bonus:

• Familiarity with LinkedIn and professional networking platforms
• Experience with Canva or basic design tools
• Prior exposure to event management, content writing, or research work