Excel Fall 2022 Associate Program – Social Media (New York)

Job Title:  Excel Fall 2022 Associate Program – Social Media (New York)

Division: Social Media, Communications

Location:  New York

Our Associate program is a paid opportunity that allows participants to contribute to the organization’s success while at the same time applying learnings from the classroom. This semester we will continue with a hybrid program (subject to change based on company covid policies) and will offer each participant the opportunity to gain in-office experience for approximately 3-days a week. 

All Associates are expected to work 24-30 hours a week during the session. While each Associate will be working with a specific division, they will have the opportunity to learn about other areas within Excel, through lunch and learns held throughout the semester.

Our Fall Program runs from Monday September 12th, 2022, up to Mid-December.

9:00 am‐6:00 PM ET, Monday-Friday OR as agreed upon with advisor.  Days in office must be coordinated with Advisor’s schedules.

·       Be available to work 24-30 hours per week.

·       Be available to report to the New York City Excel Office Location approximately 3-days a week.

·       Be fully vaccinated as defined by the CDC.

·       Have a senior standing in college (must have completed your junior year of undergrad)

·       Be enrolled in a graduate school

·       Have a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree.

·       Have or had a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

·       Submit a copy of your transcript.

·       Submit resume.

·       Selected candidates will be scheduled for a video interview after the July 15th application cut-off date (or sooner).

·       If selected, offers will be extended to candidates the week of August 1st.

·       The program will begin on September 12th with Orientation at 12:00PM ET.

·       Assists the Social Media team with content creation, competitive channel monitoring and research projects including divisional highlights.

·       Assists the Social Media team with the tracking of client coverage on Excel social to ensure full coverage of roster.

·       Learns the importance of C.A.R.E. (consistency, authenticity, relevance and engagement.).

·       Will learn how to run and execute a content calendar, to include:

o   Create gfx for template items 

o   Identity dates, holidays, birthdays, for MLB, PGA, NBA, NFL clients, teams and leagues

o   Build new calendars

o   <e> news distribution

·       Will learn how to format content and photos to be published for approved stories and posts.

·       Will develop skills needed to identify social media trends and opportunities.

·       Will learn how to evaluate social media analytics

·       Will develop skills needed to design social media specific graphics.

·       Will have access to the Excel team for industry advice and learnings.

·       May occasionally be assigned projects outside the Social Media/Communications group to gain exposure to other divisions within Excel.