Newark Summit - Executive Operations Fellowship

About the RoleThis role is ideal for a highly motivated college senior, recent graduate, or early-career professional who is interested in gaining hands-on experience across business operations, research, marketing, events, and AI implementation. The intern will work closely with the Principals to support the growth of the platform while helping identify, test, and apply AI tools that improve the way the company operates.This is a general internship role with a strong focus on artificial intelligence, automation, and practical business execution. The ideal candidate does not need years of professional experience, but should be curious, resourceful, fast-moving, and genuinely interested in how AI can be used to improve research, content creation, outreach, marketing, project management, and internal workflows.The role will involve a mix of day-to-day operational support, research assignments, event and summit preparation, marketing coordination, and AI-enabled workflow development. Responsibilities may include helping organize information, preparing briefing materials, supporting speaker and sponsor research, assisting with digital content, testing AI tools, refining prompts, building repeatable processes, and helping the team use AI more effectively across different parts of the business.This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants exposure to a growing leadership platform focused on cities, real estate, economic development, infrastructure, innovation, and civic leadership, while also developing practical experience in AI, operations, communications, and strategy.What We’re Looking ForWe are looking for a high-performing intern who is eager to learn, comfortable with new technology, and excited by the opportunity to work across multiple areas of a growing business. The ideal candidate is organized, thoughtful, detail-oriented, and able to take direction while also bringing ideas to the table.A strong candidate will have an interest in AI tools, prompt engineering, agentic workflows, automation platforms, and the broader AI ecosystem. This person should be comfortable experimenting with new tools, comparing outputs, improving prompts, and thinking about how AI can make business processes faster, smarter, and more scalable.This role is especially well suited for a college senior, graduate student, or recent graduate who is interested in AI, business operations, marketing, strategy, events, entrepreneurship, or urban development. The right person should be both analytical and creative, with the ability to help on research-heavy tasks as well as communication, coordination, and execution.Experience or Familiarity Strongly PreferredFamiliarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, and other emerging platformsInterest in prompt engineering, AI agents, workflow automation, and applied AI use casesComfort researching, testing, and comparing new AI tools and platformsFamiliarity with automation tools such as Make, Zapier, Airtable, Notion, Google Workspace, or similar platformsStrong writing, editing, summarizing, and research skillsAbility to organize information clearly in documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and internal trackersInterest in business operations, marketing, events, strategy, or entrepreneurshipComfort using PowerPoint, Google Slides, Excel, Google Sheets, Canva, or similar toolsFamiliarity with LinkedIn, email marketing, digital content, or social media platforms is a plusBasic understanding of design, branding, or visual presentation is helpful but not requiredStrong attention to detail and ability to review AI-generated work for accuracy, tone, and qualityKey ResponsibilitiesSupport the Principals across research, operations, marketing, event preparation, and special projectsHelp identify ways AI can improve internal workflows, recurring tasks, and business processesTest and evaluate AI tools, agents, automations, and platforms for practical company useDevelop and refine prompts for research, writing, summarization, outreach, content creation, and project organizationAssist with AI-supported research on speakers, sponsors, companies, real estate projects, city leadership, and industry trendsHelp prepare briefing materials, speaker notes, outreach lists, internal summaries, and project documentsSupport the development of summit themes, panel ideas, thought-leadership topics, and content outlinesOrganize information in spreadsheets, trackers, databases, and project management systemsAssist with marketing materials, social media content, newsletters, email campaigns, and digital communicationsHelp review and improve AI-generated content for accuracy, professionalism, consistency, and usefulnessSupport event and summit preparation, including materials, timelines, presentations, registration tracking, and post-event follow-upResearch vendors, tools, platforms, and service providers that may support company growthContribute ideas for improving internal systems, automations, communications, and operating processesAI-Focused ResponsibilitiesExplore practical ways to use AI across research, marketing, operations, outreach, and event planningBuild repeatable AI workflows for recurring tasks such as speaker research, sponsor research, content drafting, meeting summaries, and follow-up materialsHelp create prompt libraries, templates, and internal processes that improve consistency and qualityAssist with organizing company knowledge so AI tools can be used more effectivelyTest AI agents and automation tools that can support project coordination, content production, research, or administrative workCompare AI-generated outputs and help determine which tools or prompts produce the best resultsIdentify opportunities where AI can reduce manual work, improve speed, or create better internal systemsStay aware of emerging AI tools and trends that may be relevant to the company’s growth and operationsAdditional Duties Done in Conjunction with PrincipalsAssist with preparing project timelines, internal task lists, and operating trackersHelp coordinate meetings, calls, follow-ups, and project deadlinesSupport research and outreach connected to speakers, sponsors, partners, vendors, and stakeholdersAssist with preparing presentations, one-pagers, reports, meeting materials, and internal documentsHelp manage registration lists, attendance tracking, contact databases, and post-event summariesSupport coordination with vendors, venues, partners, and external service providersAssist with reviewing promotional materials, communications, and event materials for accuracy and consistencyHelp collect bios, company descriptions, logos, and promotional materials from speakers, sponsors, and partnersPrepare summaries of research findings, project updates, expenses, attendance, and follow-up itemsContribute ideas for improving company systems, marketing processes, AI adoption, and overall executionIdeal Candidate TraitsCollege senior, graduate student, or recent graduateStrong interest in AI, technology, business, and innovationCurious, resourceful, and eager to learnOrganized and detail-orientedComfortable working in a fast-moving environmentStrong written communication skillsAble to take initiative and solve problems independentlyExcited to test new tools and improve workflowsProfessional, dependable, and responsiveInterested in cities, real estate, economic development, leadership, entrepreneurship, or eventsAble to balance creative thinking with strong executionWhy This Role Is ValuableThis internship offers broad exposure to the operations of a growing leadership and events platform while giving the candidate the opportunity to work directly on practical AI implementation. The intern will gain experience across research, marketing, communications, project coordination, event preparation, and business strategy, while also helping shape how the company uses AI to operate more efficiently and intelligently.For a motivated senior, graduate student, or recent graduate, this is an opportunity to build real experience at the intersection of AI, business operations, and marketing, for the leading city-focused leadership platform in this region.Associate Principal - Shaheer Iqbalsiqbal@roundtableadvisory.comLOCATION IS ON-SITE IN JERSEY CITY & TOTOWA, NJ.