Associate Director, Story

Day One Agency•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$90,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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. We’re looking to expand our team with a new Associate Director, Story. You’ll become part of an award winning collective of cultural insiders and industry outsiders, all of whom are storytellers at heart. 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 claimed a spot on 2024 & 2025 Fast Companies Most Innovative list, an Ad-Age Top Ten in 2024 + Agency to Watch 2025, Campaign Agency of Year 2025 and PR Week Midsize agency 3 years in row (2023, 2024 and 2025)? Keep reading. This position is full-time, requires a hybrid work schedule, and is only available in LA. TREND FORECASTERS, WRITERS, PRODUCERS, PEOPLE PERSONS, DIGITAL NATIVES, CULTURE HEADS, INTERNET ARCHAEOLOGISTS, MEME HISTORIANS ORGANIZERS, GLOBETROTTERS, DROPOUTS, SKATE SHOP ALUMNI, FORMER BARISTAS, SELF-TAUGHT DEVS, INDIE PUBLISHERS, FINE ARTISTS, SMALL-TOWN ESCAPEES

Requirements

5+ years of experience as part of a creative team at an agency
Copywriting experience required
Demonstrated experience concepting campaigns and communications strategies across social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, etc. - both organic and paid)
Understanding of both major and emerging social platforms
Excellent communication & presentation skills
Collaborative partner with a great work ethic
Excellent problem solving skills
Knowledge of the always-evolving landscape of brand and creator partnerships

Nice To Haves

Creative agency experience
Interest in the world of beauty and/or cosmetics space, preferably with experience working on product launches and partnerships
Existing network of creators

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will help us arrive at stories that earn a reaction. They are deeply rooted in the latest (Gen Z) trends and (meme) culture. Their work is deeply grounded in culture and focuses on connecting to the things people care about.
An Associate Director, Story at Day One is ready to take on a fresh challenge every day. From creating a brand swag line, to planning, launching new campaigns on TikTok and building concept decks - you roll up your sleeves and help us stay "always on."
Help lead ideation and find the big idea that will drive earned media across any channel. Then make it feel simple through slides
Inspire and organize a team around cultural and consumer insights that will lead to bigger and better thinking
Roll up your sleeves with copywriting and content direction from one-off posts to integrated campaigns. From caption to tagline, no project is too small, no ambition too big
Bring fresh thinking and a collaborative spirit to the team when developing work
Help to nurture a team of junior creative and strategic minds
Always be searching for consumer insights, new platforms and cultural trends
Multitask and prioritize workload with quick turnarounds
Present concepts and work closely with clients, applying creative solutions to strategic business challenges
Iterate and evolve concepts with constructive feedback all while remembering the big picture