Strategy Associate at Emerald in New York, NY

Summary: Emerald is a company that strives to foster a diverse and inclusive community, and they are seeking a Strategy Associate to play a key role within their Corporate Strategy & Communications team. The associate will focus on enterprise strategy, market analysis, and business performance insights, supporting high-impact work that drives long-term growth and contributes to communications and partnerships initiatives. Responsibilities: - Conduct research and analysis across markets, competitors, customers, and brand performance to inform strategic planning, business cases, and leadership decision-making - Synthesize insights and prepare strategic deliverables, including concise summaries, opportunity assessments, frameworks, and slides for senior leadership - Support enterprise strategy initiatives by helping structure workstreams, organizing information, and ensuring cross-functional teams are aligned and progressing - Assist with Strategic Partnerships work, including gathering market intelligence, supporting partner evaluations and preparing pitch materials - Provide targeted support for Communications by helping draft strategic messaging for select enterprise-wide initiatives, and leadership materials - Help prepare executive-ready materials, such as presentations, talking points, analysis memos, and research briefs that support Strategy, Partnerships, and enterprise programs - Maintain organization and workflow discipline by keeping documents, trackers, dashboards, and planning tools up to date to support efficient, high-quality execution Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in business, communications, marketing, economics, or a related field - 1–3 years of experience in strategy, consulting, corporate development, research/analytics, or another structured problem-solving role (strong internships acceptable for exceptional candidates) - Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to evaluate data, identify patterns, and synthesize insights that inform strategic recommendations - Exceptional writing and communication skills, with the ability to turn complex ideas into clear, concise outputs - Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment - Collaborative, curious, and proactive, with a willingness to work across teams, gather input, and contribute to cross-functional initiatives Required Skills: Market analysis, Strategic planning, Analytical skills Important Skills: Research skills, Communication skills Nice-to-Have Skills: Proactive, Detail-oriented, Collaborative Benefits: Unlimited vacation for exempt employees, Flexible working locations, 401(k) plan with a company match, Medical/dental/vision coverage with inclusive provisions including transgender services and fertility benefits, Parental and caregiver leave, Dependent, commuter and FSA benefits, Professional development programs like Toastmasters, Mental wellness tools