Associate Director, Integrated Communications

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$90K/yr – $105K/yrSenior Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 16 hrs ago

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Job Summary

Own and drive day-to-day client programs, oversee integrated communications across media, events, partnerships, and storytelling, while mentoring juniors and shaping strategic recommendations for key stakeholders.

  • Lead day-to-day client workstreams and ensure timely execution
  • Oversee integrated communications programs across media, events, partnerships, and storytelling
  • Mentor junior team members and craft strategic recommendations for stakeholders

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • 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 (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 industry trends, the competitive landscape, and confidently provide strategic point-of-views to the client
  • Understands how to conceive and execute successful, social-first programs that drive earned with traditional and new media outlets and channels
  • 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

Requirements

  • 4-6 years of experience in consumer PR and communications (working on integrated communications/marketing programs is required)
  • Experience working on large brands within the consumer category (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 on 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 & mentoring junior team members
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and can move quickly and thoughtfully across different workstreams
  • Relentless curiosity is a must - we’re always looking for what’s new, next and never been done before and are open to experimentation and pushing the boundaries.

Benefits

  • Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
  • Summer Fridays
  • 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Lifestyle Spending Account
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Commuter Benefits
  • New Business Referral Bonus
  • Employee Referral Bonus
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Day One Agency

An independent creative communications agency building legacy through relevance.Fast Company's 2025 and 2024 Most Innovative Companies. Ad Age's 2024 A-List. PRWeek's Outstanding Midsize Agency 2025, 2024, and 2023.

Founded in 2014
New York, New York, USA
241 employees (131 in marketing)

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Monthly Visitors
18.3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
42.8%
Direct
45.2%
Referral
8.2%
Social
2.1%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~241

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
90 (37% of company)
Median Career Experience
12 years
Median Tenure
2.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
5

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