Returner - 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. 

Position Overview: Returners placed in Marketing will support the external promotion of NYCEDC’s broad portfolio of projects and programs, contributing to strategy that creates content to tell the story of NYCEDC’s projects across the five boroughs, including business development campaigns and industry growth initiatives.    

Based on their experience and interests, the Returner will work within one or more of the Marketing Department's pillars – Planning, Operations, Content, and Creative – over the course of the six month program. The position will report into the Senior Vice President and will work in collaboration with pillar heads and members.  This role will provide an opportunity to apply prior professional experience while gaining and/or growing skills in current marketing technology platforms. The Returner will play an instrumental role in how NYCEDC communicates its mission and markets programs that support economic justice and economic growth in our city.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Marketing Planning:   
  • Work within the broader Strategic Communications team to help develop and execute integrated engagement plans 
  • Serve as liaison for an internal department and/or project, advising on managing their day-to-day marketing activities and needs 
• Marketing Operations:   
  • Establish project timing and coordinate across Marketing units to ensure workflow steps are followed and tasks are completed on schedule  
  • Support the department’s digital marketing activities such as basic website edits, building email marketing campaigns, and drafting internal and external presentations 
• Marketing Content:   
  • Write compelling content for a variety of audiences and media according to the corporate style guide 
  • Help organize, execute and promote internal events such as town halls, brown bags, and Employee Resource Group activities 
• Marketing Creative:   
  • Participate in design projects from initial concept through final delivery, spanning digital platforms, print materials, environmental graphics, and event experiences that capture attention and drive engagement   
  • Support multimedia by organizing, naming, tagging, and uploading photo and video content into the organizations content management systems and by sourcing or capturing multimedia content 

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Political Science, Public Policy, Urban Studies, Sociology, Digital Content, Marketing, or related field. 
• At least five (5) years of relevant professional experience in public policy, project management, partnership creation, communications or political campaign experience in City, State, Federal or County government, public relations, marketing or public affairs.  
• Demonstrated interest in the variety and complexity of NYCEDC's work—our city, our mission, and the fascinating industries we work with and within.  
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, particularly for creating and editing clear, concise, and compelling messaging. 
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital tools for communications and community engagement. 
• Demonstrated project management skills as it relates to the creative content, design, and development process; experience with content timetables preferred.   
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a creative team. 
• Ability to work efficiently, meet deadlines, and handle multiple assignments. 

Program Eligibility:  

• Five (5) or more years of relevant work experience.  
• Previously employed and out of the full-time workforce for at least 18-months. 
• Must be able to work full-time (35 hours per week) for the entirety of the 6-month program. 

Don’t meet 100% of the requirements? We encourage you to apply anyway. 

Application deadline is Tuesday, November 3. Incomplete application packages will not be considered. 

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 and professional development
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• College savings plan
• Backup childcare  
• Gym membership discounts
• A Calm.com membership for mindfulness and mental health support  
• Employee discounts through Plum Benefits and much more   

Benefits listed above may vary based on the length and nature of your employment with New York City Economic Development Corporation. These benefits are subject to be modified at any time, at the discretion of the organization. 

The New York City Economic Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Social Responsibility Mission is to create a People First strategy by attracting, retaining, and engaging a diverse and talented workforce. Like the city of New York, NYCEDC knows our strength comes from each of our connected parts, making the fabric of our organization better and stronger because of our unique employees' talents. 

At NYCEDC, all applications are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, evaluate, or make decisions regarding candidate resumes or applications. Each candidate is considered through a thoughtful, human-led review process to ensure equity, consistency, and alignment with the needs of the role. 

For more information, visit our website at edc.nyc.