Building A Brand Starts With Our Story
FIRST is a leading global brand experience agency providing Content, Creative, Digital Technology, Management & Delivery, and Data & Insights services. Operating as a full-service agency partner or through embedding specialist talent into client teams, FIRST brings brands and people together through creative, connected experiences.
FIRST works with clients across various industries, including financial services, technology, new & traditional media, aerospace, healthcare, and professional services. FIRST has received numerous accolades, including being named one of the Top 150 Event Organizers & Agencies in the USA by Eventex, being listed among the "200 Top Marketing Agencies" in 2023, 2022 & 2021 by Chief Marketer, being recognized as one of the "50 Top Event Companies" by Special Events, being included in the Top 100 "Best Places to Work in NYC" by Crain's New York Business, and being listed as one of the "1000 Companies to Inspire Britain" by The London Stock Exchange Group.
Learn more at www.firstagency.com
Our story started over 25 years ago growing through collaboration, innovation, strong culture, and a focus on people, specifically our people. Our people inspired, developed, and grew FIRST to the incredible brand experience creator it is today.
And our hope is that you become the next page of our story in developing how our agency connects more people beyond what they thought was possible.
A welcoming, creative and ambitious workplace that offers personal and professional growth for all individuals. At FIRST, you'll find:
- A welcoming workplace that fosters diversity and belonging with a focus on team members feeling valued, respected, and supported.
- Creative teams that enjoy challenging work with an ability to make an impact on those around them.
- An experiential organization that cares about the development and career experience of each employee, focusing on excellence and flexibility with the right balance of structure to thrive.
Location: New York, NY
In Person: This role is hybrid, targeting 40 hours per week. 2 days a week in office. Start date September 16, 2024
What You Would Get To Do:
FIRST is seeking a Marketing Intern to support our Marketing team on a 20-40 hour a week basis from September 16 to December 5, 2024. As the tasks vary based on projects, deliverables, and deadlines, so will the responsibilities of this position. The perfect addition to our team will have basic creative writing skills and should be prepared to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, often under tight deadlines. Creative collaboration, outside-of-the-box thinking, attention to detail, project management skills, enthusiasm, and being self-starting by nature are key assets for this role.
Your Contributions
- Collaborate as a member of the Marketing team to promote FIRST’s credentials, work, values, and culture to clients and prospects in support of brand and sales goals.
- Support the marketing team in day-to-day coordination of the global marketing plan activities and campaigns.
- Create and manage case studies, video reels, and image library including the organization and upkeep.
- Develop first drafts of award submissions and coordinate approved final versions on behalf of FIRST.
- Assist team members on the creation of content for social media, websites, and other marketing and media assets including copywriting, proofreading, and collaboration with designers.
- Perform research for insights and competitors, assist in the compiling of marketing reports, and team resources.
- Support internal and external marketing and communication events such as agency-wide meetings and client events.
- Assist with general marketing and administrative tasks as well as ad-hoc duties as necessary.
- Bring enthusiasm, inspiration and fresh ideas to the team, and flexibility and adaptability while working with global teams across multiple time zones.
- Act as an ambassador for the FIRST brand, leading by example and displaying the company’s core values (Ambition, Creativity, Excellence, Integrity, Teamwork)
What We Are Looking For
Please be aware that we know experience does not always look like we describe it. If you believe you would be an excellent fit for this role, please apply - we would love to see how you could fit at FIRST. Please contact recruiting@firstagency.com if you need an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Working towards a degree in Marketing, Communications or a related field.
- Understanding of different marketing techniques.
- Prior events experience or working within a creative capacity is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite;
- Hands on experience with marketing computer software (eg CRM tools) preferred but not required.
- Excellent project management skills, including multi-tasking, prioritization of tasks (i.e. time management), attention to detail, and ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Demonstrate strong research and organizational skills.
- A self-starter who is able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and take direction well.
- Graphics/Photoshop experience is a plus but not required.
- Ability to adapt to different situations, personalities, and requests.
- A calm and flexible approach to handling pressure and stress.
- Creative problem solver.
- Team player able to liaise with other members of the team.
- Should exert sound judgment, discretion and preserve confidentiality.
- Strong attention to detail.
United States Residents: The base pay for this position is $20 - 25/hour.
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FIRST is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. FIRST is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We stand firm: FIRST will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. If any candidate feels that they are unable to meet the requirements of the role, please get in touch to discuss adjustments or other suitable roles.
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