Summer Intern, Marketing

Our Vision: To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the City’s diverse people and businesses.   

Our Mission: Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. 

Are you passionate about public service and New York City? Do you want to have a hand in shaping our city’s skyline and future? We are seeking passionate Summer Interns to join our dynamic team of skilled and dedicated New Yorkers committed to making New York City a more prosperous place to live and work.

Spending your summer as an intern with NYCEDC could be a springboard to an amazing career. Click here to learn more about our divisions and the variety of work that we do across the five boroughs.

Our Internship Program: Our 2024 Summer Internship Program is a paid 12-week internship program, scheduled to begin on June 5, 2024. Interns are expected to work full-time throughout the summer.

Summer interns will join an intern class consisting of undergraduate and graduate students to work on exciting projects in one of EDC’s many dynamic departments. Summer Interns will also participate in training programs, networking events, and other professional development opportunities over the course of the program.

Our Summer 2024 Internship Program application deadline is Friday, January 26. All materials must be submitted by EOD that date – incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Department Overview: The Marketing Department oversees external promotion of NYCEDC’s broad portfolio of projects and  programs, contributing to our mission of creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. The Marketing Department strategizes and creates content to tell the story of NYCEDC’s projects across the five boroughs, including business development campaigns and industry growth initiatives. 

Intern Responsibilities:

• In close collaboration with Marketing’s Writer/Content Developer and Content Director, create copy for marketing materials including brochures, postcards, presentation decks, digital advertisements, social media collateral, and scripts
• Draft and/or review content for the NYCEDC website
• Research and draft content for NYCEDC newsletters
• Proofread and copyedit marketing materials

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Preferred field(s) of study: Marketing, Communications, Journalism
• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program; recent graduates are also encouraged to apply
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for the mission of NYCEDC
• Proven ability in using database and presentation tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to multi-task and manage deadlines
• Proactive and able to work in collaborative, cross-functional teams
• Must be able to work full-time and complete the entirety of the 12-week program

Salary Target: $18/hour (undergraduate-level students); $23/hour (graduate-level students)

Salary Range$18—$23 USD

About Us: New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. We take a comprehensive approach, through four main strategies: strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; grow innovative sectors, with a focus on equity; build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city’s future economy. 

NYCEDC is committed to offering competitive benefits to support employee health, happiness, and work-life balance.  We offer comprehensive benefits and unique perks to ensure NYCEDC employees flourish in their professional and personal lives:  

• Generous employer subsidized health insurance 
• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans  
• Vision and hearing benefits
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care  
• Short term and long-term disability coverage
• 100% employer covered life insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage.
• Up to 25 vacation days
• Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays
• Parental leave - up to 20 paid weeks
• Retirement savings programs
  • Company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan
  • 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• Continuing education