The Times Square Alliance (formerly the Times Square Business Improvement District), founded in 1992, works to improve and promote Times Square so that it retains the energy, edge and distinctiveness that have made it an icon for entertainment, culture and urban life for almost a century.  In addition to providing core services with 50 Public Safety Officers and 50 Sanitation associates, the Alliance promotes local businesses, co-coordinates numerous major events in Times Square like New Year’s Eve and Broadway on Broadway, manages an Information Center and advocates on behalf of its constituents with respect to a host of public policy, planning and quality-of-life issues.

The District covers most of the territory from 40th Street to 53rd Street between 6th and 8th Avenues, as well as Restaurant Row (46th Street between 8th and 9th Avenue).  It includes all 39 Broadway theaters; the headquarters of major media companies such as the New York Times, Viacom, Conde Nast, Reuters, Bertelsmann and Universal Music Group; broadcast studios for MTV, ABC, and NASDAQ/MSNBC; one-quarter of all hotel rooms in Manhattan; the corporate headquarters of  Morgan Stanley, Lehman Brothers, Ernst & Young, Ogilvy & Mather, US Trust and Edelman Public Relations, among others; and is the home to law firms such as Proskauer Rose LLP, Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom and Cravath Swaine & Moore, and Wilkie Farr & Gallagher.

CURRENT OPENINGS

• Online/Web Associate
• Marketing/ Communications Intern
• Marketing/Events Intern
• Marketing/Events Intern (Spring 2010)
• Data Management Intern
• Director of External Affairs

Online/Web Associate

The Online Marketing Specialist will ensure that Times Square Alliance is well represented in the online world via our website, search and online marketing and communications efforts including the promotion of our events, our consumer and B2B initiatives and the reinforcement of the Times Square brand attributes.

Responsibilities include:

Website: TimesSquareNYC.org

• Liaison with outside web agency for re-launch of the new site planned for 1Q-2010.
• Oversee the content and presentation of the website ensuring content is up to date, relevant and inclusive
• Using Content Management System (CMS), manage day-to-day operations of web site production including project management, vendor management, content scheduling and content posting
• Responsible for quality control for site, ensuring high copy-editing, design, and technical standards.
• Write copy for website
• Serve as liaison with other departments within the Alliance to ensure all areas of Times Square Alliance are represented on the website and all audiences served
• Coordinate with the IT Department and outside consultants to ensure website is up and functioning on a continuous basis
• Brainstorm additional content that would support the Times Square Alliance’s goals and objectives
• Manage accounts on 3rd party websites such as Zoomerang, Listbox, EventBrite, etc. and manages the content/data collected on these sites.Create event registration forms, surveys, etc., and integrate them into the website
• Communicate with our constituents, including local businesses, to obtain relevant content for website
• Read and respond to Webmaster email

Online Marketing

• In partnership with the Marketing Manager/Assistant and PR specialist, promote Times Square Alliance initiatives via online promotion through websites, blogs and social media sites such as Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.  Ensures that social media content is integrated and displayed properly on the website.
• Assist with researching potential online advertising buys to supplement marketing and PR efforts
• Manage e-mail newsletters, developing a schedule, and tailoring communication to each targeted audience
• In partnership with the Marketing Department Manager and VP, develop methods to increase sign-ups to the TSA e-newsletters.
• Keep abreast of other New York City BID’s and travel related websites efforts and content
• Monitor trends and report the progress of TSA awareness online
• Other projects as assigned

Requirements

• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite programs (Illustrator, inDesign, Photoshop)
• Experience working with a Content Management System
• Familiarity with web analytics, both on-site and off-site
• Excellent analytical, organizational, project management and time management skills
• Available to work some evenings and weekends for events
• Works well under pressure, flexible, has high attention to detail
• Experience in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a plus
• Experience creating and maintaining HTML, XML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Experience creating and maintaining RSS feeds is a plus
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment
• Excellent written communication skills
• Bachelor’s Degree

Interested candidate should send resume and cover letter to:
Times Square Alliance
1560 Broadway, Suite 800
New York, NY 10036
Attn: HR-MAR/Online-Web
Fax: 212-768-0233
E-mail: hr@timessquarenyc.org
www.timessquarenyc.org  

MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS INTERN

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Times Square Alliance is seeking a highly-motivated non-paid intern to help us improve and promote Times Square, cultivating the creativity, energy and edge that have made the area an icon of entertainment, culture and urban life for over a century.

The Marketing/Communications Intern will support the Communications department in its efforts to publicize Times Square Alliance events and initiatives.  Responsibilities will range from data entry to performing research to updating the website.    

The Intern will also support our annual spring & summer events, including Taste of Times Square, Summer Solstice in Times Square: Yoga, and Dancing at the Crossroads. The Intern will work the event including set up, registration, manning booths, supporting participating businesses, distributing programs and surveying participants.

The Marketing/Communications Intern must be available to work the events on the following dates: the evening of Monday, June 8 and all day Sunday, June 21.  The Intern will be able to take pre-scheduled comparable time off during their regular hours to compensate for the hours they work at these events.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Enthusiasm and initiative
• Attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Web savvy, able to efficiently perform web searches
• Self-starter who works well independently and with a team
• Comfortable preparing databases in Excel
• Comfortable interacting, via the phone and in person with the press, businesses and the public
• Minimum of 15 hours/week

Interested candidate should send resume and cover letter to:
Times Square Alliance
1560 Broadway, Suite 800
New York, NY 10036
Attn: HR-MAR/INTERN
Fax: 212-768-0233
E-mail: hr@timessquarenyc.org
www.timessquarenyc.org

Data Management Intern

We have a unique and exciting opportunity for the right individual to play a key role in maintaining critical building, company, and contact data for one of the largest business improvement districts in the nation.  We recently migrated data into a custom build of Salesforce.com and need help improving the quality of our data.  Both by modifying data directly and by developing processes for monitoring and maintaining this data, you will strengthen our ability to serve our constituents as completely and efficiently as possible.

Key tasks:

• Standardize and analyze data from various sources, then identify action items to perform on this data
• Add/import data into Salesforce from internal sources such as Excel spreadsheets, Outlook accounts, Access databases, and Word documents
• Enrich existing Salesforce records with additional data, which will originate in the above formats
• Automate processes that aid in the monitoring and maintenance of data in Salesforce
• Automate processes that transform Salesforce exports (Excel spreadsheets) into formats that are more immediately useful to diverse groups of stakeholders

Requirements:

• Expert in Excel (e.g., macros, advanced functions, splitting and combining cells, etc.)
• Experience with managing data in Salesforce.com
• Ability to carefully and efficiently synthesize, standardize, analyze, enter/import, and clean up large amounts of data
• Ability to communicate effectively all key accomplishments, issues, and questions that arise

This position will entail some work that can be completed from home, as well as some work to be completed at our office in Times Square.  We will approve course credit if desired.  While a three-month commitment is required, the commitment could be longer if it’s determined to be mutually agreeable.

Marketing/ Events Intern

The Times Square Alliance is seeking a highly-motivated non-paid intern to help us improve and promote Times Square, cultivating the creativity, energy and edge that have made the area an icon of entertainment, culture and urban life for over a century.

The Marketing/Events Intern will support our Crossroads Card loyalty program. The Crossroads Card is available for free to employees and residents of the Times Square District. The program offers discounts and perks to cardholders at businesses throughout Times Square. The Marketing/Events Intern, in partnership with a staff member, will contact local businesses informing them of this free program and solicit participation. The Intern will also be involved in distribution and marketing of the card to cardholders via email, advertising and promotion.

The Intern will also support our annual fall and winter events, including Broadway on Broadway, Bright Lights, Big Verse (Poetry), Dog Day Masquerade, and New Year’s Eve. The Intern will work the event including set up, registration, manning booths, supporting participating businesses, distributing programs and surveying participants.

The Marketing/Events Intern must be available to work the events on the following dates: Sunday, September 13th, Tuesday, September 29th, Sunday, October 18th and all day December 31st.  The Intern will be able to take pre-scheduled comparable time off during their regular hours to compensate for the hours they work at these events.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Enthusiasm and initiative
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-starter who works well independently and with a team
• Comfortable preparing databases in Excel
• Comfortable interacting, via the phone and in person, with businesses and the public
• Minimum of 15 hours/week

Interested candidates please send cover letter and resume to:

Times Square Alliance
1560 Broadway, Suite 800
New York, NY 10036
Attn: HR-MAR-E Intern
e-mail: hr@timessquarenyc.org
Fax: 212-768-0233

Marketing/ Events Intern

The Times Square Alliance is seeking a highly-motivated non-paid intern to help us improve and promote Times Square, cultivating the creativity, energy and edge that have made the area an icon of entertainment, culture and urban life for over a century.

The Marketing/Events Intern will support our Crossroads Card loyalty program. The Crossroads Card is available for free to employees and residents of the Times Square District. The program offers discounts and perks to cardholders at businesses throughout Times Square. The Marketing/Events Intern, in partnership with a staff member, will contact local businesses informing them of this free program and solicit participation. The Intern will also be involved in distribution and marketing of the card to cardholders via email, advertising and promotion.

The Intern will also support our annual spring events, including Valentine’s Day, First Day of Spring. The Intern will work the event including set up, registration, manning booths, supporting participating businesses, distributing programs and surveying participants.

The Marketing/Events Intern must be available to work the events on the following dates: Friday, February 12th and Sunday, March 21st.  The Intern will be able to take pre-scheduled comparable time off during their regular hours to compensate for the hours they work at these events.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Enthusiasm and initiative
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-starter who works well independently and with a team
• Comfortable preparing databases in Excel
• Comfortable interacting, via the phone and in person, with businesses and the public

Interested candidates please send cover letter and resume to:

Times Square Alliance
1560 Broadway, Suite 800
New York, NY 10036
Attn: HR-MAR-E Intern
e-mail: hr@timessquarenyc.org
Fax: 212-768-0233

DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

The Alliance seeks an experienced professional to coordinate key components of its external affairs and intergovernmental communications strategies.

The Director will report to the President to shape, oversee and manage the following activities:

Developing and helping to carry out the Alliance’s public policy and government affairs agenda across a range of issues and relationships.  Particular attention would be on items which require either longer-term regulatory or policy solutions, or which involve coordinating with community and civic partners.   Familiarity with city, state or federal legislative and funding processes a plus, as well as an ability to read, understand and summarize proposed laws.

Overseeing communications & press strategy and coordinating the activities of our public relations firm, Rubenstein Associates.  With respect to these issues, the Director must coordinate closely with the VP of Marketing.  Familiarity with the local press a plus, as well as an ability to be creative and strategic in promoting the Alliance and its activities. 

Candidates should have relationships with key players in the New York press and public affairs fields, and experience dealing with complex communications and policy issues in New York City and New York State.  Must be able to react quickly to unexpected events and developments, yet also think several steps ahead to develop and implement a long range and comprehensive press and public policy agenda.

Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience; minimum of 5 years relevant experience required.

Interested candidates please send cover letter and resume to:

Times Square Alliance
1560 Broadway, Suite 800
New York, NY 10036
Attn: HR-external affairs
e-mail: hr@timessquarenyc.org
Fax: 212-768-0233