Director, Integrated Communications

Day One Agency•New York, NY

9d•$107,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Day One Agency is seeking a Director, Integrated Communications to join their creative team. This role is for an individual who brings fresh thinking and a proactive approach to their work, viewing each day as a new opportunity for creativity and curiosity. The agency has a strong reputation for helping brands build relevance and legacy by navigating culture today. The Director will be part of an award-winning collective of storytellers and will be responsible for developing integrated communications strategies that achieve key business objectives. The agency has been recognized on Fast Company's Most Innovative list for three years, made the Ad-Age A-List, and was named Agency to Watch 2025, Campaign AOY in 2025, and PR Week Midsize AOY for four consecutive years (2023-2026).

Requirements

6-8 years of experience in consumer PR and communications (working on integrated communications/marketing programs required).
Experience working on large brands within the consumer category (luxury, lifestyle, travel, sports and entertainment is a plus).
Prior experience in PR, integrated consumer communications campaigns, brand partnerships, and large-scale event activations.
Creative storytelling skills coupled with a deep understanding of how to package a modern earned story that fits how we consume information today.
Deep understanding of developing traditional and new media strategies and strong media relationships.
Ability to manage multiple short- and long-term programs and deliverables simultaneously.
Excellent communication and writing skills.
Experience engaging mid- to senior-level clients.
Experience mentoring junior team members.
Entrepreneurial mindset and can move quickly and thoughtfully across different workstreams.
Bachelor's Degree.
Relentless curiosity is a must.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
The company does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of work visas.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on large brands within the consumer category (luxury, lifestyle, travel, sports and entertainment, is a plus).

Responsibilities

Serve as a day-to-day client and team leader.
Develop integrated communications strategies that proactively and reactively achieve key business objectives.
Manage day-to-day client workstreams, serving as the primary point of contact for assigned projects and driving the team to ensure timely execution of program elements.
Develop and execute integrated communications programs including media relations/earned media, event management, talent/paid and earned influencer partnerships, brand collaborations, data-based storytelling, and social/PR content production oversight in partnership with cross-functional teams.
Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and the competitive landscape, and confidently provide strategic point-of-views to the client.
Conceive and execute successful, social-first programs that drive earned media.
Be proactive, anticipate client needs, and keep multiple activities moving.
Present strategic recommendations and ongoing updates/counsel to key internal and external stakeholders, building strong client relationships and trust.
Cultivate and foster relationships with key traditional and new media contacts in the consumer lifestyle space.
Identify and tap into cultural and lifestyle trends to uncover proactive storytelling opportunities and fuel earned-first creative concepts.
Develop high-quality written materials, showcasing strong writing and storytelling skills.
Oversee junior team members' work on assigned accounts, providing guidance and mentorship to support their professional development and to ensure high-quality work output for clients.
Fuel and implement fresh thinking, push boundaries, and experiment, always looking for the “new” factor for clients.
Participate in new business pitch development and/or presentations.