Spring 2025 Associate, Social Media

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 and will offer each participant the opportunity to gain in-office experience for approximately 3-days a week. Associates are responsible for their individual transportation and housing needs. 

Associate Expectations:

All Associates are expected to work 24-29.9 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. 

Important Dates:  

Our Spring Program runs from Monday, January 13, 2025 through May 2025.

Office Hours:  

• 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. 

Our Associates must: 

• Be available to work under 30 hours per week. 
• Be available to report to the New York office approximately 3-days a week. 
• Have a senior standing in college (must have completed your junior year of undergrad) 

OR 

• Be enrolled in a graduate school 

OR 

• Have a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree.  

Interview Process:  

• Applications will close on November 15^th, 2025
• If selected, the expectation is that offers will be extended end of November.
• The program will begin on January 13th, 2025.

Social Media Associate Expectations:

• Assists the Social Media team with posting on social media, research and ideation, content creation, platform monitoring and other duties as assigned
• 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 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.

The pay for this position is: $16.50 per hour. Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the California and New York City Salary Transparency Law.