VP, Internal Communications & Culture

Department: Editorial & Social

Location: New York

Description

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. We’re looking to expand our team with a new VP, Internal Communications & Culture. You’ll become part of an award winning collective of cultural insiders* and industry outsiders**, all of whom are storytellers at heart.

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 claimed a spot on 2024 & 2025 Fast Companies Most Innovative list, an Ad-Age Top Ten in 2024 Agency to Watch 2025, Campaign Agency of Year 2025 and PR Week Midsize agency 3 years in row (2023, 2024 and 2025)?

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This position is full time and is only available in New York City, working closely with teams across projects in all of our offices (NY, LA, CHI, PDX).

The right candidate will be ambitious and hard-working, with excellent writing skills, understands modern communication methods and a knack for diplomacy. In collaboration with the communications Executive Leadership Team and Chief of Staff, this person will be the voice of our internal comms program.

Responsibilities

This VP, Internal Communications & Culture collaborates closely with our Chief of Staff. As our agency continues to grow and expand, it’s more important than ever that we develop a cohesive culture and establish a focused communications strategy. This role will be the voice of the agency from within, cultivating an understanding of our team & culture while developing the best ways to connect our team of nearly 200 people across four offices. From brief slack comms to in depth newsletters, as well as live presentations and even our social channels, this person will demonstrate a platform agnostic way with words, and an appreciation for dynamic change. Given the role within a fast growing and ever changing agency and industry, this person will also be deeply curious, engaged with culture, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities will include:

• Act as the central connector across offices and teams, fostering alignment around company culture, values, and ways of working
• Champion cultural initiatives and programming that strengthen community, celebrate wins, and build agency pride
• Develop and execute a dynamic internal communications strategy that energizes and informs employees
• Build and manage an internal communications calendar to keep initiatives organized and on track
• Write engaging internal content that reflects the agency’s voice, values, and momentum
• Partner closely with leadership and cross-functional teams (marketing, people, comms, executive) to bring clarity, connection, and culture to life
• Provide proactive input and perspective on internal issues management and employee communications
• Support executive and agency-wide messaging as needed, ensuring consistency and authenticity across all touchpoints
  
  

* TREND FORECASTERS, WRITERS, DESIGNERS, PRODUCERS, PEOPLE PERSONS, DIGITAL NATIVES, CULTURE HEADS, INTERNET ARCHAEOLOGISTS, MEME HISTORIANS

** ORGANIZERS, GLOBETROTTERS, DROPOUTS, SKATE SHOP ALUMNI, FORMER BARISTAS, SELF-TAUGHT DEVS, INDIE PUBLISHERS, FINE ARTISTS, SMALL-TOWN ESCAPEES

Requirements

• 8–10 years of experience, with 3–5 years in media, entertainment, or similarly fast-paced, creative environments
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to self-start, adapt quickly, and bring structure to ambiguity
• Skilled at connecting departments and team leads, navigating competing priorities with diplomacy and clarity
• Strong collaborator who builds alignment and engagement across all levels from executives to agency-wide teams
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a knack for creating systems that keep projects moving smoothly
• Deep understanding of modern communication tools, channels, and technologies to enhance connection and transparency
• Thrives in a diverse, dynamic environment and brings enthusiasm and curiosity to every project
• Excels at managing multiple priorities with quick turnarounds and composure under pressure
• Creative problem solver with strong writing instincts and the confidence to contribute bold, thoughtful ideas
  
  

Compensation Benefits

We value all of our employees and are happy to provide comprehensive benefits to help support them holistically in the best way we can. We offer all our employees:

• 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
• Company Credit Card
• Uber Business Account
• New Business Referral Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
  
  

The Company is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base compensation range for this role is $150,000 - $175,000 and this position is eligible for benefits that include medical insurance (health, dental, and vision), retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, new business and employee referral bonuses, etc. Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for New York City based hires only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Pay Transparency Law. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as candidates' relevant work experience, skills, qualifications, and location.