About this role
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 Director, Integrated Communications. 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 Ad Age's A-List, been named Agency to Watch 2025, and taken home Campaign AOY in 2025 and PR Week Midsize AOY four years in a row (2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026)? Keep reading. This position is full-time, requires a hybrid work schedule, and is only available in New York City. Responsibilities for this role will include serving as a day-to-day client and team leader for our consumer brands and workstreams. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of what it takes to drive results in today’s ever-evolving media landscape, strong organizational and leadership skills, and experience building integrated programs in partnership with creative teams that deliver earned results and reach people where they are. Oversee 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 (e.g. 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 trends, the competitive landscape, and confidently provide strategic point-of-views to the client Understands how to drive earned media in today’s ever-changing media landscape 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 space (lifestyle, sports, travel and/or luxury is a plus) Identify and tap into cultural trends and conversations to uncover proactive storytelling/newsjacking 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 Willing and able to fuel and implement fresh thinking, push boundaries, and experiment - always looking for the “new” factor for our clients Participate in new business pitch development and/or presentations * TREND FORECASTERS, WRITERS, DESIGNERS, 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