At the tail end of summer 2023, I started my career with EMI and quickly realized that taking this job was kismet. Collegial, collaborative, intellectual, and supportive are just a few words to describe the company's culture. Situated within the heart of Boston, EMI is a place that prides itself on having a strong work ethic while also being kind and encouraging to those who work within it. New associates are given plenty of opportunities to learn and grow as marketing professionals—whether it is through projects involving competitive intelligence, content strategy, or even event management. Outside of work, there are plenty of fun happenings that are sure to deepen your relationships with your peers and promote a healthy work-life balance. Above all, you will go to work each day excited and surrounded by people who are ready to meaningfully contribute to our clients' goals—people whom I am proud to call my colleagues.
What I wish was different
Advice
Be a sponge. Be willing to learn and absorb as much as you can within your first year and see where you can add value to the team.
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Account Associate
September 2021 • Boston, MA
What I liked
EMI offers a unique experience in that from day one, you are working with lifetime industry professionals on projects going to clients. There is an effective balance between learning on the job and being given time to develop comfort with the work. Additionally, everyone you work with genuinely cares not only about producing quality work, but also about cultivating a culture of collective advancement. EMI is an excellent place for young professionals to develop their marketing knowledge, project management experience, and other business skills.
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Account Associate
July 2021 • Boston, MA
What I liked
Since joining EMI as an account associate, I’ve been given an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in financial marketing. Despite having limited marketing experience when I started this job, I was brought along quickly by a great team and was able to contribute to client accounts in meaningful ways much earlier than I expected. Colleagues and management are very supportive and many people across different accounts are invested in your success. Overall, EMI has been a great place to transition into my post-collegiate professional life.
What I wish was different
Advice
Be prepared to learn on the job—it will help you in the long run. Many people at EMI will be there to support you and everyone from senior executives to other account associates will help you through your transition, but if you’re open to working through new problems and you embrace a degree of uncertainty early on, you’ll better position yourself to succeed on your account.
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Account Associate
August 2021 • Boston, MA
What I liked
So far my time at EMI has been amazing! From the very start, everyone was helpful, always open to answering any questions I had, and willing to walk me through all the different processes and aspects of my position step-by-step. Furthermore, EMI has given me a wide-range of responsibilities, providing stimulating and exciting work everyday. Along with learning a lot in the work sphere, I have been able to build great relationships at EMI. Despite working remotely since I started, the company has worked hard to maintain the office culture. We have had virtual happy hours and trivia nights which have been very fun and have allowed us all to connect while not being in the office together.
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Account Associate
July 2021 • Boston, MA
What I liked
My time at EMI has been an incredible experience thus far! As soon as I started, I felt welcomed by my team. Even though we were mostly remote at first, I remember thinking to myself, “I really didn’t think I would laugh this much during the work day”. But, thanks to my team, who never fails to find joy in what we are doing, I truly began to have fun with my coworkers, even if it was physically just me and my computer screen. Aside from the relationships I have been able to build, the work we do and the responsibility given to me as an account associate has been stimulating and rewarding. No day is the same, which helps make the job interesting. Not only are you contributing to live client campaigns, but you are also given projects and research that slowly develop your strategic marketing mind. Overall, I have learned a lot since starting at EMI and have enjoyed my time doing so.
What I wish was different
Advice
Any new transition can be overwhelming and can feel a bit confusing, but the beauty of working at EMI is that each individual, no matter what rank or position, possesses a knowledge of the field that they are always willing to share. If you put in the effort by asking questions, reading every email (even if you're not quite sure what it's about yet), and coming prepared for each meeting, you will begin to feel more comfortable in your role!
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Account intern
June - August 2017 • Boston, MA
What I liked
I liked being in Boston's financial district and becoming familiar with a typical 8:30-5:30 work schedule. I really enjoyed being challenged with multitasking projects and seeing how a small/medium sized financial marketing firm operated.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had a more hands on experience with actual marketing work rather than research and presentations. I never had the opportunity to work on a specific campaign for our client which I think would have been interesting and useful. I know that if I had been given that opportunity that I would have a better idea of what I want to do post graduation. However, there were no new campaigns launched this summer that would have been appropriate for an intern to handle.
Advice
Be patient and be approachable in the office. Your boss will notice your attitude and pass judgement based on what behavior you are exuding. It is in your interest to act engaged even if you are not.
