Venue Sourcing Intern

Building a Brand Starts with a 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 listed among the 2025 Most Innovative Marketing Agencies of the Year by Chief Marketer, named Top Agency of the Year 2024 by Event Marketer, highlighted as a Global Agency of the Year, over 100 Employees by C&IT, and listed among the "200 Top Marketing Agencies" in 2024, 2023, & 2022 by Chief Marketer.

Learn more at www.firstagency.com

Location: Onsite in NY Office (Hybrid) 

What You‘ll Get To Do:

FIRST is seeking someone with basic creative writing skills who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and can work effectively under tight deadlines. Key qualities for this role include basic creative writing skills, creativity, collaboration, attention to detail, strong project management skills, enthusiasm, and a self-starter mindset. If you enjoy thinking outside the box and contributing fresh ideas, this is a great opportunity for you!

Your Contributions

• Collaborate as a member of the Internal Communications team to promote our work, values, and culture internally and to clients in support of our brand.
• Support the Internal Comms team in day-to-day coordination of the global internal communications plan, activities, and campaigns.
• Develop written communications (emails, Slack & intranet posts, etc.) for our global internal audience.
• Help collate content for our monthly ‘Good Day at FIRST’ meetings and monthly @ FIRST e-newsletter.
• Support the Internal Communication team in the day-to-day coordination of internal communication campaigns and local internal events.
• Potentially assist team members in creating content for our FIRST Hub (intranet), monthly @ FIRST e-newsletter, and other communications that support our plan, including copywriting, proofreading, and collaboration with designers.
• Support internal communication events such as company-wide meetings as needed.
• Assist with general Internal Communication tasks and ad-hoc duties and admin 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 in at FIRST.
• 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 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 $20.00-$25.00/hour.