Fall 2025 Associate, Graphic Design and Social MediaNew

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 ExpectationsAll 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 DatesOur Fall Program runs from Monday, September 22nd, 2025 through Friday, December 12th, 2025Office Hours9: 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 MustBe 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) ORBe enrolled in a graduate school ORHave a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree. Interview ProcessApplications will close on August 22nd, 2025If selected, the expectation is that offers will be extended early September. The program will begin on September 22nd, 2025.

Social Media & Graphic Design Associate Job DescriptionAssists the Social Media team with designing content for client coverage across Excel social divisions to ensure full coverage of roster and other duties as assignedAssist the social media team in ideating and executing daily content across various social channelsProficiency and experience in Adobe Photoshop is requiredMust provide creative portfolioMust demonstrate high attention to detail and consistencyMaintain internal organization systems such as client rosters, content calendars, milestone trackers, etc. Learns the importance of C. A. R. E. (consistency, authenticity, relevance and engagement.

)Will learn the design process of content to be published for approved stories and postsWill develop skills needed to identify social media design trends and opportunitiesWill develop skills needed to design social media specific graphicsWill have access to the Excel team for industry advice and learningsMay 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.