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

Strategy is not a product, it’s fuel. It’s about making a set of decisions before the razzle and dazzle of creative and design gets going. The decisions are based on key insights about the people we are aiming to influence. Strategy sets the scene and steers the way for a project’s creative and strategic direction. Supporting a small but mighty Strategy department, the role will suit a self-starter and someone who can adapt to a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Writing, attention to detail and project management skills are a prerequisite, as is someone who is a confident communicator. The tasks and nature of the work will vary between internal projects linked to pitches, proposals and industry research. Therefore we are looking for someone who can write well, with creativity and the ability to edit their own work and adapt styles based on the task at hand. Creative collaboration skills and lateral thinking abilities are a bonus.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Support the Strategy team in day-to-day coordination and completion of tasks and projects
Schedule, help structure and participate in team meetings and brainstorms
Maintain the company’s and departmental standard operating procedures
Taking notes, documenting key actions and providing post-meeting summaries and minutes
Structuring, developing and writing pitch decks, proposals and other presentations
Proofing, editing and elevating written work including pitch decks and proposals
Up-keep of templates, proposal library, creative documents in department database
Research of client sectors, event audiences and general industry landscapes
Participate in proposal response structure meetings including: creative and strategic approach, ideation, team roles and responsibility assignments, team check-ins, final review sessions, etc.
Supporting content development in relation to internal and wider Global Creative Studio meetings

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.

Working towards a degree in Advertising, Event Management, Marketing, Communications or a related field.
Understanding of different marketing techniques and the creative process
Prior events experience or working within a creative environment is a plus.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite;
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.