Communications & Marketing Associate

OVERVIEW

Arrangements Abroad is hiring a Communications & Marketing Associate to join their team in their NYC office. This entry-level role supports the Communications Director and Senior Writer in creating compelling content across various channels, maintaining brand consistency, and ensuring the smooth flow of marketing materials. Working closely with the Marketing team, including freelance designers and writers, this position helps develop and manage content for social media, website, and print materials while supporting the traffic process for brochures and marketing collateral. The ideal candidate should have strong attention to detail, excellent writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high-quality standards. This position offers an excellent opportunity for growth within marketing and communications in the luxury travel industry.

JOB DUTIES

• Help create and manage social media content and paid ad campaigns across multiple platforms (primarily Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn)
• Support the Communications Director with the work flow and project management of marketing materials, including coordinating internal reviews and client approvals
• Conduct research on destinations and cultural sites for content development
• Perform thorough fact-checking for all marketing materials
• Provide proofreading and copyediting support for various communications, including drafting and editing flyers and website content for travel programs and institutional sponsors
• Create and update webpages using WordPress
• Enter and maintain accurate data in marketing and CRM databases
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure brand consistency across all materials and adherence to the brand’s style guide
• Monitor ongoing paid brand awareness campaigns using Google Ads Performance Max
• Organize digital photo libraries and print marketing materials
• Perform other business supporting tasks as needed

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field
• 1-3 years experience in marketing, communications, or travel industry
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Experience using WordPress
• Basic graphic design skills: Proficiency in Canva or Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, preferred; InDesign a plus
• Strong understanding of content creation and best practices for social media platforms
• Experience with content management systems and basic HTML
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong research and fact-checking capabilities
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Comfort using databases, Google Docs/Sheets, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Basic understanding or willingness to learn about SEO, UTM tracking, and Google Analytics
• Understanding of brand voice and style guide implementation
• Knowledge of AP Style preferred
• Interest in travel, culture, and the arts strongly desired
• Foreign language skills a plus
• New York Metropolitan area candidates preferred

BENEFITS

• Incentive compensation that may include individual, team, and whole firm incentives
• Annual profit sharing in the form of paid bonus
• 401k with company matching
• 9 Company paid holidays plus a minimum of 15 paid days off
• Company paid disability, life, and travel insurance
• Subsidized medical benefits plus optional dental, vision, OneMedical, Talkspace, Teledoc, and HealthAdvocate
• Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts (e.g., Pre-tax dependent care and/or medical savings plan)
• Paid family leave
• Access to pre-tax commuter spending accounts
• Employee discounts and many different employee services are available at no charge through Justworks

TO APPLY

Send a cover letter and resume to jobs at arrangementsabroad dot com, with the name of the position you are applying for in the subject line. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Current references will be required in the final round. If your qualifications meet our needs we will contact you, and in addition, retain your resume on file for 90 days. New York area candidates required. Arrangements Abroad is an Equal Opportunity Employer, strongly committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We look forward to learning what you can bring to our team!

Arrangements Abroad is a private tour operator focused exclusively on the educational and cultural segments of the travel industry. Founded in 1977, the firm creates and operates exclusive, intellectually stimulating programs principally to foreign destinations. Its clients include the foremost educational and cultural institutions of the United States, and its goal is to offer the highest caliber travel experiences to its clients.

Pay: $40,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person