Head of Integrated Communications & Earned Media

Day One Agency; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Summer Fridays

401K Retirement Plan with CompanyMatch

Lifestyle Spending Account

Paid Parental Leave

Commuter Benefits

New Business Referral Bonus

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Day One Agency, a NYC-based creative agency, is hiring a Senior Director of Integrated Communications to lead day-to-day client workstreams and cross-functional teams. The role focuses on earned media, culture-driven storytelling, and strategic partnerships to drive results for consumer brands.

The ideal candidate has 7–9 years in consumer PR, exceptional writing and relationship-building skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Qualifications

• 7-9 years of experience in consumer PR and communications.
• Experience with large consumer lifestyle brands.
• Experience in PR, consumer communications strategy, partnerships and large-scale events.
• Creative storytelling with modern earned media packaging.
• Deep understanding of traditional and new media strategies and strong media relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple short- and long-term programs and deliverables.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Experience mentoring junior team members.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to experiment.
• Relentless curiosity and openness to new approaches.
• Bachelor's Degree.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day client workstreams and primary contact for projects.
• Drive earned media in today’s evolving landscape.
• Develop and execute integrated programs with cross-functional teams.
• Provide strategic POVs and build client trust.
• Cultivate relationships with key media contacts in consumer spaces.
• Identify trends for proactive storytelling and newsjacking opportunities.
• Develop high-quality written materials showcasing storytelling skills.
• Mentor junior team members and ensure high-quality output.
• Participate in new business pitches.

Skills

Consumer PR

Integrated communications

Media relations

Storytelling

Writing

Client management

Leadership

Entrepreneurial mindset

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Day One Agency, a NYC-based creative agency, is hiring a Senior Director of Integrated Communications to lead day-to-day client workstreams and cross-functional teams. The role focuses on earned media, culture-driven storytelling, and strategic partnerships to drive results for consumer brands.

The ideal candidate has 7–9 years in consumer PR, exceptional writing and relationship-building skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset.