Director, Corporate Marketing

Daniel J. Edelman Holdings in; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniel J. Edelman Holdings in New York, NY, is seeking a Director of Corporate Communications to elevate the agency’s profile and strengthen how it shows up across the marketing, advertising, sports and entertainment industries.

You will work closely with the CEO and senior leadership to develop strategies that increase awareness of our people, capabilities and work. This hands‑on role requires relationships, initiative and the ability to create opportunities rather than wait for them.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in advertising, marketing, entertainment or communications agency.
• Proven track record increasing the visibility and reputation of an agency, brand or executive leadership team.
• Strong knowledge of the advertising and marketing trade landscape, industry conferences, awards and cultural tentpoles.
• Existing relationships across relevant media, events and industry organizations are strongly preferred.
• Highly proactive and entrepreneurial—you see opportunities, develop the idea and drive it through execution.
• Strong executive presence and the credibility to work directly with senior leadership.
• Excellent writing, storytelling and messaging skills.
• Based in the New York area.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute UEG’s corporate marketing strategy to increase agency and executive visibility.
• Identify and secure high‑impact conferences, speaking engagements, panels, podcasts and industry events for UEG executives.
• Build UEG’s presence with influential advertising, marketing, entertainment and business trade outlets, ensuring our work and leaders are consistently visible to key industry audiences.
• Partner directly with the CEO to develop new ideas and platforms that position UEG as a relevant industry voice.
• Proactively identify agency stories, cultural moments and industry conversations where UEG has a differentiated perspective.
• Develop executive thought leadership, messaging and content that showcase UEG’s expertise and capabilities.
• Partner with internal teams to amplify award‑winning work, client successes, agency milestones and talent externally.
• Lead UEG’s approach to industry awards, rankings and other recognition opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, conference organizers, industry organizations and other external partners.
• Establish an ongoing calendar and pipeline of visibility opportunities rather than relying on one‑off moments.

Skills

Advertising/Marketing experience

Media relationships

Executive presence

Writing/Storytelling

Proactive/entrepreneurial

New York area resident

Job description

We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging. Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions.

Director, Corporate Marketing Location: New York, NY UEG is seeking a Director, Corporate Communications to elevate the agency’s profile and strengthen how UEG shows up across the marketing, advertising, sports and entertainment industries. Working closely with UEG’s CEO and senior leadership, this person will develop and execute strategies that increase awareness of our people, capabilities and work. From industry conferences and executive speaking opportunities to trade media visibility, awards and thought leadership, the Director will ensure UEG is consistently part of the conversations that matter. This is a hands‑on role for someone who understands how great agencies build relevance and reputation—and who brings the relationships, instincts and initiative to create opportunities rather than wait for them.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute UEG’s corporate marketing strategy to increase agency and executive visibility.
• Identify and secure high‑impact conferences, speaking engagements, panels, podcasts and industry events for UEG executives.
• Build UEG’s presence with influential advertising, marketing, entertainment and business trade outlets, ensuring our work and leaders are consistently visible to key industry audiences.
• Partner directly with the CEO to develop new ideas and platforms that position UEG as a relevant industry voice.
• Proactively identify agency stories, cultural moments and industry conversations where UEG has a differentiated perspective.
• Develop executive thought leadership, messaging and content that showcase UEG’s expertise and capabilities.
• Partner with internal teams to amplify award‑winning work, client successes, agency milestones and talent externally.
• Lead UEG’s approach to industry awards, rankings and other recognition opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, conference organizers, industry organizations and other external partners.
• Establish an ongoing calendar and pipeline of visibility opportunities rather than relying on one‑off moments.

What We’re Looking For

• 4+ years of relevant experience, including meaningful experience within an advertising, creative, marketing, entertainment or communications agency.
• Demonstrated success increasing the visibility and reputation of an agency, brand or executive leadership team.
• Strong knowledge of the advertising and marketing trade landscape, industry conferences, awards and cultural tentpoles.
• Existing relationships across relevant media, events and industry organizations are strongly preferred.
• Highly proactive and entrepreneurial—you see opportunities, develop the idea and drive it through execution.
• Strong executive presence and the credibility to work directly with senior leadership.
• Excellent writing, storytelling and messaging skills.
• Comfortable operating independently and owning both strategy and hands‑on execution.
• Based in the New York area.

$68,000 - $98,000 per year #LI-IR1 An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue‑based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region‑specific benefits.

DJEH offers a wide range of benefits: medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.

DJEH is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know.

It started with one man’s passion to make an impact through stories… 70 years later, we are the world’s largest communications firm, which fosters an environment where people feel empowered to take the kind of bold action that makes careers, reshapes industries, and creates the unexpected. We are one global team, over 6,000 strong across 60 offices, grounded by our shared values. We promise an experience where our employees see that boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum. Since Dan Edelman founded the firm in 1952, we have remained an independent, family‑run business, and our culture is one that brings understanding, collaboration, and respect to our work and to each other. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our clients, and our communities, and propel us forward as a company. At Edelman, we are in relentless pursuit of a fair and inspiring workplace that is respectful to all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust and collaboration. Each day and on each project, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel a sense of true inclusion and belonging and can bring their best to their work— taking action and shaping impactful moments and movements within our company, on behalf of our clients, and within communities around the globe. The relentless pursuit of excellence The freedom to be constantly curious The courage to do the right thing The commitment to positively impact society. We grow our people We invite and celebrate differences Our reputation is our brand We’re global, yet local We offer more than just a career – we offer a place to grow, make a meaningful impact, and help drive change alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. Our culture is built on trust, innovation, and inclusivity, where unique perspectives are not only welcomed, but celebrated. At Edelman, your ambitions are supported, your voice matters and your work contributes to shaping the future of communications and clients’ business.

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