Marketing Intern

Building a Brand starts with a Story

FIRST is a leading global brand experience agency providing Content, Creative, Digital Technology, Management & Delivery, and Data & Insights services. For 30 years, we have utilized three flexible delivery models: Embedded teams, Corporate Campus operations, and a Full-Service Agency.
Managing over 37,000 events & projects annually across 110 countries, FIRST serves 130+ brands, specializing in Fortune 500 companies within the Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Media, and Professional Services sectors. FIRST is part of the broader Encore family of companies. Encore is a global leader in event production and technology.
Consistently recognized for excellence, recent honors include 2026 Chief Marketer Agency of the Year, the Ad Net Zero Award for sustainability, and more.

Learn more at www.firstagency.com

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid) – Must be able to work from the FIRST New York office and reside within the Tri-State area (NY, NJ, or CT).

Important Scheduling Requirements:

• Dates: January 18–April 16, 2027 (12 weeks)
• Hours: 20–25 hours per week
• Availability: Minimum 4-hour blocks during standard business hours, Monday–Friday
• Onsite: Must be available to work from the FIRST New York office every Wednesday

What You Would Get To Do

The Marketing Intern will support the global marketing plan by creating case studies, managing media assets, drafting award submissions, and producing content for social media and websites. Additionally, this role will assist with research, reports, event support, and administrative tasks. The Marketing Intern is creative, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and upholds our core values of Ambition, Creativity, Excellence, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

• 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 in 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. 

• 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
• A self-starter who is able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and take direction well
• Canva and Adobe Suite experience is a plus, but not required
• Demonstrates curiosity and a working comfort level with AI-powered tools (e.g., Gemini, ChatGPT, Canva AI, automation platforms), with the ability to apply them thoughtfully to support content creation, research, and marketing workflows
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Energetic, positive, client-focused, and adaptable to various situations, personalities, and requests
• Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and take direction well
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships
• Calm, flexible, and resilient under pressure, with a creative problem-solving mindset

Benefits: Interns are not eligible for company benefits during the internship. Eligibility may be reviewed if the internship is extended or converted to a part-time or full-time position.

United States Residents: Bachelor's degree candidates (current students or graduates) are eligible for $20/hour, and Master's degree candidates (current students or graduates) are eligible for $25/hour.

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.