Senior Director, Corporate Communications at Day One Agency | New York, USA | $130K/yr – $155K/yr

Day One Agency

Senior Director, Corporate Communications

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$130K/yr – $155K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive executive communications and thought leadership for global corporate clients, leading strategy, story development, and media engagement.

Own end-to-end earned media programs and executive positioning for multiple clients.
Must-have: 8+ years in PR or integrated communications with leadership and team mentoring.
Standout: Strong media relationships with corporate, business, broadcast, and tech outlets.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic advisor to senior-level clients, aligning communications initiatives with broader business objectives
Develop differentiated corporate narratives and executive platforms that drive visibility and credibility
Lead end-to-end earned media strategy, from story development and pitching through media engagement and amplification
Counsel and prepare C-suite executives for high-visibility moments, including media interviews and major announcements
Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate, business, broadcast, and tech media
Shape messaging and communications plans tailored to each client’s category, competitive landscape, and growth priorities
Provide clear strategic POVs informed by trends shaping the future of news, media, and executive visibility
Lead account operations, including team oversight, budget management, and third-party vendor coordination
Mentor and develop agency talent, fostering high standards of performance and collaboration

Requirements

8+ years of experience
Bachelor's Degree
Prior PR agency experience; integrated communications strategy; specialization in thought leadership; strong writing and narrative development skills; expertise in executive comms (owned and earned)
Experience leading and mentoring a diverse team
Strong media relations skills and contacts
Collaborate, multi-task and work efficiently with precise attention to detail
Deliver an impactful and compelling presentation
Possess a passion for storytelling and excitement to collaborate in a fast-paced team environment
Be extremely self-motivated, organized and reliable
Exhibit an entrepreneurial spirit and enjoy building a team from the ground up and creating new systems, policies and company culture

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

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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