Associate Director, Communications

dentsu • New York, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director, Communications is a strategic, highly organized, and creative leader responsible for shaping and delivering integrated communications. This role is ideal for a seasoned storyteller and trusted partner who can balance big picture strategy with hands on execution, while coordinating stakeholders at all levels. The Associate Director will have oversight of brand-specific internal communications, while also overseeing key aspects of external communications, brand stewardship, PR and media relations, and event strategy, helping ensure a consistent, compelling voice across all touchpoints.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in communications, PR, marketing, or related field, with a strong focus on internal communications and content development.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills; ability to create engaging content for diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; able to manage multiple projects and timelines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, resourceful, and self-motivated with a growth mindset and desire to drive change.
• Experience with internal communications platforms (e.g., intranet, SharePoint), Adobe Creative Cloud, PowerPoint, and Microsoft applications (including Copilot); ability to learn new technologies as needed.
• Collaborative and relationship driven, with the ability to influence cross functional partners and external vendors.
• Strategic, detail oriented, and highly adaptable, with sound judgment and a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Overall brand consistency and narrative across internal and external communications, ensuring alignment with organizational positioning and values.
• Write and review clear, compelling messaging for internal, external, and executive audiences.
• Oversee core PR functions, including media relations support, press and speaking trackers, announcement calendars, and media contact lists.
• Partner with internal teams and external agencies on press outreach, thought leadership, and speaking opportunities.
• Contribute to campaign storytelling, creative asset curation, and communications documentation across brand initiatives.
• Collaborate on organic social media strategy and content, ensuring messaging is cohesive, timely, and engaging.
• Manage day to day relationships with internal stakeholders, providing strategic counsel and ensuring communications efforts are aligned, efficient, and impactful.
• Lead multiple communications workstreams simultaneously, balancing proactive planning with reactive needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Identify opportunities to evolve communications processes, tools, and approaches to improve scale, clarity, and engagement.
• Lead the strategy, development, and execution of internal communications across channels (intranet, email, digital platforms), ensuring content informs, engages, and aligns employees with organizational priorities.
• Oversee and maintain a robust editorial and communications calendar that elevates people, leadership, events, launches, and business initiatives.
• Develop and manage leadership communications, including executive announcements, town halls, employee forums, and partner engagements.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k
• Flexible paid time off
• At least 15 paid holidays per year
• Paid sick and safe leave
• Paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed