Senior Director, Integrated Communications

Looking for something fresh? Day One Agency is hiring. Day One is a creative agency committed to bringing fresh thinking to our work. Every. Single. Day. For us, every day is day one, a new opportunity to start from the beginning, find a new angle, and let our creativity and curiosity lead us to earn the unexpected. We’ve built a reputation as a creative partner tuned for navigating culture today; helping brands build legacy through relevance. We’re looking to expand our team with a new Senior Director, Integrated Communications. You’ll become part of an award winning collective of cultural insiders* and industry outsiders**, all of whom are storytellers at heart. Below you’ll find some specifics about the role. At Day One, the job description is truly just the start. Our best team members are enthusiasts who opt-in and bring something to the party. Ready to join a team that's been on Fast Company's Most Innovative list for three years running, made Ad Age's A-List, been named Agency to Watch 2025, and taken home Campaign AOY in 2025 and PR Week Midsize AOY four years in a row (2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026)? Keep reading. This position is full-time, requires a hybrid work schedule, and is only available in New York City. Responsibilities Responsibilities for this role will include serving as a day-to-day client and team leader for our consumer brands and workstreams. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of what it takes to drive results in today’s ever-evolving media landscape, strong organizational and leadership skills, and experience building integrated programs in partnership with creative teams that deliver earned results and reach people where they are. Oversee day-to-day client workstreams, serving as the primary point of contact for assigned projects and driving the team to ensure timely execution of program elements Develop and execute integrated communications programs (e.g. including media relations/earned media, event management, talent/paid and earned influencer partnerships, brand collaborations, data-based storytelling, and social/PR content production oversight) in partnership with cross-functional teams Maintain current knowledge of trends, the competitive landscape, and confidently provide strategic point-of-views to the client Understands how to drive earned media in today’s ever-changing media landscape Be proactive, anticipate client needs and keep multiple activities moving Present strategic recommendations and ongoing updates / counsel to key internal and external stakeholders, building strong client relationships and trust Cultivate and foster relationships with key traditional and new media contacts in the consumer space (lifestyle, sports, travel and/or luxury is a plus) Identify and tap into cultural trends and conversations to uncover proactive storytelling/newsjacking opportunities and fuel earned-first creative concepts Develop high-quality written materials, showcasing strong writing and storytelling skills Oversee junior team members' work on assigned accounts, providing guidance and mentorship to support their professional development and to ensure high-quality work output for clients Willing and able to fuel and implement fresh thinking, push boundaries, and experiment - always looking for the “new” factor for our clients Participate in new business pitch development and/or presentations * TREND FORECASTERS, WRITERS, DESIGNERS, PRODUCERS, PEOPLE PERSONS, DIGITAL NATIVES, CULTURE HEADS, INTERNET ARCHAEOLOGISTS, MEME HISTORIANS ** ORGANIZERS, GLOBETROTTERS, DROPOUTS, SKATE SHOP ALUMNI, FORMER BARISTAS, SELF-TAUGHT DEVS, INDIE PUBLISHERS, FINE ARTISTS, SMALL-TOWN ESCAPEES Qualifications 7-9 years of experience in consumer PR and communications (working on integrated communications/marketing programs required) Experience working on large brands within the consumer lifestyle category (understanding the intersection of lifestyle, sports, entertainment and commerce with culture, is a plus) Prior experience in PR, consumer communications strategy brand partnerships and large-scale event activations Creative storytelling skills coupled with a deep understanding on how to package a modern earned story that fits how we consume information today Deep understanding of developing traditional and new media strategies and strong media relationships Ability to manage multiple short- and long-term programs and deliverables simultaneously Excellent communication and writing skills Experience engaging mid- to senior-level clients Experience mentoring junior team members Entrepreneurial mindset Relentless curiosity is a must -- we’re always looking for what’s new, next and never been done before and are open to experimentation and pushing the boundaries Bachelor's Degree Compensation + Benefits We value all of our employees and are happy to provide comprehensive benefits to help support them holistically in the best way we can. We offer all our employees: Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision) Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays Summer Fridays 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match Lifestyle Spending Account Paid Parental Leave Commuter Benefits New Business Referral Bonus Employee Referral Bonus The Company is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base compensation range for this role is $130,000 - $150,000 and this position is eligible for benefits that include medical insurance (health, dental, and vision), retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, new business and employee referral bonuses, etc. Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for New York City based hires only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Pay Transparency Law. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as candidates' relevant work experience, skills, qualifications, and location.