Associate Director, Integrated Communications

Day One Agency; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Company holidays

Summer Fridays

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Day One Agency, based in New York City, is hiring an Associate Director, Communications to lead consumer PR programs and act as the primary client contact across workstreams.

You will develop integrated campaigns, nurture media relationships, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver results.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in consumer PR and communications.
• Experience working on large brands within the consumer category (lifestyle, travel, sports and entertainment) is a plus.
• Prior experience in PR, integrated consumer communications campaigns, brand partnerships, and large-scale event activations.
• Creative storytelling skills with ability to package modern earned stories for today's media.
• Deep understanding of traditional and new media strategies with strong media relationships.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day client workstreams, serving as the primary point of contact for assigned projects and guiding the team to timely execution of program elements.
• Develop and execute integrated communications programs with cross-functional teams (media relations, events, influencer partnerships, brand collaborations, storytelling).
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and competitive landscape; provide strategic perspectives to the client.
• Conceive and execute social-first programs that drive earned media across traditional and digital outlets.
• Mentor junior team members and ensure high-quality work output for clients.
• Support new business pitches and client presentations.

Skills

Creative storytelling

Media relationships

Excellent writing skills

Client management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Department

Integrated Communications

Location

New York (NYC)

Job Description

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 and telling modern, earned-first stories. We’re looking to expand our team with a new Associate Director, Communications to support our consumer client work and help be a key point of contact for workstreams. You’ll become part of an award-winning collective of cultural insiders, all of whom are storytellers at heart and are curious about what is next in the industry.

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 the Ad‑Age A‑List and been named Agency to Watch 2025, and took home Campaign AOY in 2025 and PR Week Midsize AOY 4 years in row (2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026)?

This position is full‑time, requires a hybrid work schedule, and is only available in NYC.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage 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 industry trends, the competitive landscape, and confidently provide strategic point‑of‑views to the client
• Understands how to conceive and execute successful, social‑first programs that drive earned with traditional and new media outlets and channels
• 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 lifestyle space
• Identify and tap into cultural and lifestyle trends to uncover proactive storytelling 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

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in consumer PR and communications (working on integrated communications/marketing programs is required)
• Experience working on large brands within the consumer category (lifestyle, travel, sports and entertainment, is a plus)
• Prior experience in PR, integrated consumer communications campaigns, 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 & mentoring junior team members
• Entrepreneurial mindset and can move quickly and thoughtfully across different workstreams
• 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 $90,000 - $105,000 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.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The company does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of work visas.