Associate Strategist, Integrated Communications
Hybrid New York Full-time Mid-level Communications
At a glance
Mid-level Communications role at Day One Agency. New York · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $82,000–$135,000.
Estimated pay
Day One Agency has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
$82,000 – $135,000
What the middle half of mid-level communications roles in New York paid, among postings that did state a salary.
Worked out from 75 postings that stated pay, median $100,000. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.
RoleCommunications
SeniorityMid-level
LocationNew York
WorkplaceHybrid
EmploymentFull-time
PostedAug 6, 2026 · 2mo ago
Role brief
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What you'll do
- Support client accounts with research and brainstorming for brand communications work
- Find influential voices across traditional and newer media, build contact lists, and handle outreach
- Track coverage each day and week, then turn findings into reports
- Spot emerging trends across platforms and develop pitches, executive messaging, and press releases
What you bring
- One to two years in public relations or a related field, including work on integrated communications or marketing programs
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, or equivalent professional experience
- Strong writing and analytical ability, plus a working grasp of public relations and communications
Who this fits
This full-time role is based in New York and follows a hybrid schedule. It suits an early-career communications professional who brings curiosity, initiative, and comfort adapting to a fast-moving environment. Familiarity with MuckRack, Microsoft Office, Google Drive and Apps, and Keynote is a plus; basic generative AI proficiency is also sought.
From the employer
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 and telling modern, earned-first stories. We’re looking to expand our team with a new Associate Strategist, Communications to support our client work. 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)?
Keep reading.
This position is full-time, requires a hybrid work schedule, and is only available in NYC.
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 Strategist, Communications to support our client work. 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)?
Keep reading.
This position is full-time, requires a hybrid work schedule, and is only available in NYC.
- General account support, research & brainstorming for our brand communications clients
- Identifying influential voices (new and traditional media, earned and paid influencer), creating lists and outreach
- Ongoing monitoring and creating coverage reports on a daily and weekly basis
- Proactive trend spotting across platforms
- Developing media materials (e.g. pitches, executive messaging, press releases, etc…)
- 1-2 years experience in public relations or similar field (working on integrated communications/marketing programs is required)
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or equivalent professional experience
- Strong and proven writing and analytical skills
- Basic knowledge of the public relations and communications industry
- Detail oriented, proactive and solutions oriented
- Ability to adapt to a fast paced environment
- 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.
- Familiarity MuckRack as well as Microsoft Office suite, Google Drive and Apps and Keynote a plus
- Consistently informed about industry-relevant AI trends, tools, and applications, with basic proficiency in generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, MidJourney, Runway, DALL·E, or similar platforms with an understanding of how it applies to day to day work.
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