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Day One Agency · 1 day ago

SVP, Communications & Brand Reputation

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$190K/yr - $220K/yr

15+ years exp

Day One Agency is a creative agency committed to fresh thinking in its work. They are seeking an SVP, Communications & Brand Reputation to lead corporate communications-driven accounts and initiatives, while shaping the company’s culture and providing strategic input.

AdvertisingCommunications InfrastructureCorporate TrainingPublic Relations

No H1B

Responsibilities

Be the “CEO” of our brand reputation-driven accounts

Partner with agency leadership on the vision and day-to-day execution of our corporate communications driven offering across earned, executive and social channels

Lead the communications team’s approach for measurement and effectiveness, setting process, tools and approach

Demonstrate keen understanding for the unique business objectives of each client, and help develop communications strategies and activations to meet those goals

Build and drive corporate communications strategies across our client roster, across channels

Lead project plan and scope of work development across key corporate-focused clients

Lead PR narrative development and distribution strategies across priority projects, through the lens of executive voices

Create cross-channel strategic plans, decks and presentations on behalf of agency and its clients, including generating ongoing new ideas and value beyond the scope of current client assignments

Further the agency team’s perspective on the future of news and earned media

Leverage media relationships to break through with news and ongoing brand narratives

Proactively anticipate client needs and keep multiple activities moving

Provide mentorship and leadership to agency and client teams

Maintain current knowledge of trends, the competitive landscape, and confidently provide strategic point-of-views to the client

Participate in new business pitch development and/or presentations

Serve on the leadership team, drive office culture and be a mentor to staff

Develop and deliver informed strategic recommendations based on understanding of best practices across each client’s category and competitive set

Manage clients, teams, account budgets and third-party resources – driving the engine of client service

Qualification

Integrated communications strategyExecutive communicationsMedia relationsNarrative developmentGenerative AI toolsTeam leadershipPresentation skillsEntrepreneurial spiritStorytellingOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

15+ years of experience

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 diverse teams

Strong media relations skills and contacts

Experience collaborating, multi-tasking and working efficiently with precise attention to detail

Experience delivering impactful and compelling presentations

Demonstrated passion for storytelling and excitement to collaborate in a fast-paced team environment

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

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

Proficiency in generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, MidJourney, Runway, DALL·E, or similar platforms

Demonstrated ability to use AI in developing innovative advertising concepts, content creation, and campaign strategies

Ability to travel periodically to meet with clients as needed, including occasional overnight trips

Bachelor's Degree

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The company does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of work visas