Marketing Intern

Job Description

About the job

Building A Brand Starts With Our Story

FIRST is a leading global brand experience agency serving clients in 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.

FIRST also understands that businesses worldwide, including us, need to adopt more sustainable and socially responsible practices. Our vision of sustainability at FIRST is about fostering a People centric, Purpose driven & Planet conscious culture.

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: Onsite in New York office. Start date January 20, 2025.

What You Would Get To Do

FIRST is seeking a Marketing Coordinator to support our Marketing team. As a member of the Marketing team, the Marketing Coordinator will promote FIRST’s credentials, work, values, and culture to clients and prospects in support of brand and business goals.

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 solid 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 self-starting by nature are key assets for this role.

Your Contributions

• Support on the day-to-day coordination of the global marketing plan and budget; coordinate and track marketing campaigns mapped on the plan and agreed to by key stakeholders.
• Develop project plans and timelines
• Track all budget items
• Coordinate the development of award submissions, case studies, thought leadership white papers, blogs, social posts, and other written materials.
• Develop project plans and communicate with timelines and deadlines with key stakeholders
• Research and capture insights for thought leadership pieces, competitor reports, and industry outlooks.
• Develop relationships with key industry leaders to identify speaking opportunities
• Monitor industry award opportunities; write first drafts of award submissions and case studies and submit and store final drafts.
• Write social copy and blogs for FIRST website
• Support internal and external marketing events, including supplier and client events and roundtables, industry events, and speaking opportunities.
• Support on internal and external event planning by creating project plans, coordinate invitation lists and outreach, support on copy development, and more.
• Support on digital initiatives, such as maintenance of the FIRST website, social media channels, SEO, and paid ads.
• Write content for the FIRST website and social media channels.
• Develop and manage video reels and image library, including storage, organization, and upkeep. Support team members on search engine optimization and paid ad strategies.
  

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 accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

• 1-3 years of relevant marketing experience
• Bachelors degree required
• Working knowledge of Google docs, sheets, and slides
• Graphics and design software (Canva/Photoshop) experience a plus but not required
• Salesforce, Hubspot, Canva, WordPress, and/or other marketing software management experience is a plus, but not required
• Basic knowledge of social media tools (LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube)
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Excellent project management skills, including multi-tasking, prioritization of tasks (i.e. time management), attention to detail, and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate excellent research and organizational skills
• A self-starter able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  

United States Residents: The base pay for this position ranges from $50,000-$70,000. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

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.