Strategy 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

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.

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 judgement, discretion and preserve confidentiality.

Strong attention to detail.

Benefits: Interns are not eligible for company benefits during the internship.

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.