Senior Strategist, Brand Reputation

Day One Agency•New York, NY

1d•$75,000 - $85,000•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 Senior Strategist/Associate Director, Brand Reputation. 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's been on Fast Company's Most Innovative list for three years running, made the Ad-Age A-List and been named Agency to Watch 2025, and took home Campaign AOY in 2025 and PR Week Midsize AOY 4 years in row (2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026)? Keep reading. This position is full-time, requires a hybrid work schedule, and is only available in NYC.

Requirements

Experience working on large brands on brand reputation, corporate communications, and thought leadership initiatives
3-4 years experience in PR and communications (executive and corporate social experience is a plus)
Experience with the below:
Successfully developing media and thought leadership strategies, identifying story angles, developing press materials and securing top tier coverage for clients
Managing multiple short- and long-term programs and deliverables simultaneously
Engaging mid- to senior-level clients
Mentoring junior team members
Bachelor's Degree

Responsibilities

Lead Strategic Client Workstreams: Manage day-to-day activities for Brand Reputation clients, serving as the key partner to senior stakeholders and ensuring seamless execution of initiatives that enhance brand trust and thought leadership.
Develop Integrated Communications Programs: Create forward-thinking, data-driven strategies that blend media relations, thought leadership, brand reputation audits, peer assessments, and cross-platform storytelling to elevate clients as industry leaders.
Drive Collaborative Ideation: Lead and actively participate in brainstorming sessions to spark innovative ideas that align with emerging cultural movements and reinforce client brand narratives.
Build Integrated Communications Strategies: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver compelling narratives that influence perception and position clients as reputable, forward-thinking brands.
Present Strategic Counsel to Stakeholders: Provide insightful recommendations and updates to internal and external stakeholders, fostering trust and cultivating long-term relationships.
Cultivate Thought Leadership Opportunities: Establish strong relationships with influential media, event organizers, and conference platforms to position clients as authoritative voices in their sectors.
Harness Cultural Trends for Impactful Storytelling: Monitor societal and industry trends to identify proactive storytelling opportunities and build innovative, earned-first campaigns that resonate with target audiences.
Demonstrate Strong Writing and Storytelling Expertise: Craft high-quality thought leadership content, including bylines, op-eds, keynote messages, and media materials that elevate client voices and amplify their influence.
Mentor Emerging Talent: Guide and oversee junior team members to ensure they deliver exceptional work while fostering their professional growth through hands-on mentorship.
Inspire Innovation and Experimentation: Constantly seek fresh thinking and cultural insights that push boundaries, exploring new communications approaches to unlock opportunities for clients across thought leadership and reputation-building platforms.