Company: Development Counsellors International (DCI) is the leader in marketing places. Since 1960, we have represented more than 500 places helping them to attract both investors and visitors. We are looking to hire a Coordinator on our digital team, based in New York City or Philadelphia. For more information about DCI - named one of Outside Magazine’s “Best Places to Work” -visit www.aboutdci.com. 

DCI is an equal opportunity employer and has taken a Diversity Pledge to ensure our agency is advancing racial justice, identifying unconscious bias, educating our staff, and using our place marketing platform to advocate for change. Our agency is also a member of the Diversity Action Alliance and Black Travel Alliance. While this job posting is a guide, we welcome applicants that may bring diverse backgrounds, ideas and experiences to DCI.

Love storytelling? Always reading up on the latest social media news and testing out the newest platforms with your original content? Have a passion for places? Quick on your feet? Then this entry level apprenticeship position is for you!

The Digital Apprentice is responsible for sourcing, drafting and scheduling digital content for DCI’s social media and content marketing clients to inform and engage both business and consumer audiences. This position partners closely with account leaders and other internal stakeholders to craft and manage compelling and engaging social media content, blogs and email campaigns that help our clients attract investment to their regions. Ultimately, this candidate will need to collaborate across other digital functions to deliver integrated campaigns that help our clients meet their business objectives in the most efficient manner.

This is a 6 month apprenticeship that has the opportunity to turn into a full time position. 

Qualifications:

• We are seeking applicants with a bachelor's degree and relevant internship experience in social media, blog management, email marketing, digital media or another communications-related field
• Social media copywriting skills, as well as skills/interest in longer-form copywriting for blogs and email marketing
• Comfortability with social media platforms (primarily Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok)
• While not required, familiarity or experience with communication and project management tools are a plus (such as Microsoft Teams, Wrike, Sprout Social)
• Ability to receive and implement feedback consistently and effectively
• Extremely organized with an attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens or have all necessary approvals to live/work in the U.S.
• Hourly rate range $15-19