Associate Director, Integrated Communications

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 and telling modern, earned-first stories. We’re looking to expand our team with a new Associate Director, Communications to support our consumer client work and help be a key point of contact for workstreams. You’ll become part of an award winning collective of cultural insiders, all of whom are storytellers at heart and are curious about what is next in the industry.

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)? 

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This position is full-time, requires a hybrid work schedule, and is only available in NYC.

This Associate Director, Communications will co-create, drive and advance fresh, culture-driven integrated communications programs that generate earned media and social conversation across traditional and new outlets and channels. You know how to tell a story that will work in today’s ever-evolving media environment, and will partner with internal and agency teams to create and secure compelling storytelling opportunities across and support partnerships and news moments across some of the biggest moments in culture. 

The role is built for someone who understands and has practical experience in uncovering and engaging with the voices that drive modern earned media influence. The ideal candidate will be a driver across key consumer communications clients across a range of verticals (e.g. lifestyle, travel, dining, sports, entertainment, etc…).