Associate Strategist, Integrated Communications

Day One Agency; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Summer Fridays

401K with company match

Paid Parental Leave

Commuter Benefits

New Business Referral Bonus

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Day One Agency in New York City is seeking an Associate Strategist, Communications to support client work. You will join a team of storytellers focused on earned-first narratives and innovative brand storytelling across media.

This full-time role requires a hybrid schedule based in NYC and offers growth within a high-profile, award-winning environment. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years in public relations, solid writing and analytical skills, and a proactive, curious mindset.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in public relations or similar field
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or equivalent professional experience
• Strong and proven writing and analytical skills
• Basic knowledge of the public relations and communications industry
• Detail oriented, proactive and solutions oriented
• Ability to adapt to a fast paced environment
• 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.
• Familiarity with MuckRack as well as Microsoft Office suite, Google Drive and Apps and Keynote a plus
• Consistently informed about industry-relevant AI trends, tools, and applications, with basic proficiency in generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, MidJourney, Runway, DALL·E, or similar platforms with an understanding of how it applies to day to day work.

Responsibilities

• General account support, research & brainstorming for our brand communications clients
• Identifying influential voices (new and traditional media, earned and paid influencer), creating lists and outreach
• Ongoing monitoring and creating coverage reports on a daily and weekly basis
• Proactive trend spotting across platforms
• Developing media materials (e.g. pitches, executive messaging, press releases, etc…)

Skills

Public relations

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Curiosity

AI awareness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Drive

Keynote

Job description

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 and telling modern, earned-first stories. We’re looking to expand our team with a new Associate Strategist, Communications to support our client work. 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)?
Keep reading.
This position is full-time, requires a hybrid work schedule, and is only available in NYC.

Responsibilities

• General account support, research & brainstorming for our brand communications clients
• Identifying influential voices (new and traditional media, earned and paid influencer), creating lists and outreach
• Ongoing monitoring and creating coverage reports on a daily and weekly basis
• Proactive trend spotting across platforms
• Developing media materials (e.g. pitches, executive messaging, press releases, etc…)

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in public relations or similar field (working on integrated communications/marketing programs is required)
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or equivalent professional experience
• Strong and proven writing and analytical skills
• Basic knowledge of the public relations and communications industry
• Detail oriented, proactive and solutions oriented
• Ability to adapt to a fast paced environment
• 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.
• Familiarity MuckRack as well as Microsoft Office suite, Google Drive and Apps and Keynote a plus
• Consistently informed about industry-relevant AI trends, tools, and applications, with basic proficiency in generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, MidJourney, Runway, DALL·E, or similar platforms with an understanding of how it applies to day to day work.

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
• 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 $57,000 - $63,000 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.