Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Day One Agency
Job overview
The VP, Story at Day One Agency leads creative storytelling efforts to connect with audiences and drive impactful brand narratives within the agency's innovative environment.
Responsibilities and impact
The VP, Story oversees creative ideation, leads brainstorming sessions, manages a team of creative strategists and writers, attends client meetings, collaborates across teams, develops and edits copy, and provides strategic creative leadership to ensure clear direction and impactful storytelling.
Compensation and benefits
The role offers a base salary range of $160,000 to $180,000 with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K with company match, paid time off, parental leave, commuter benefits, lifestyle spending account, company credit card, business ride accounts, and referral bonuses.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 10+ years in creative roles with at least 4 years managing teams and campaigns, strong creative writing and idea development skills, familiarity with digital, print, experiential platforms, a network of freelance creatives, and experience in earned media and IAT.
Career development
Day One Agency emphasizes career growth in a collaborative and rewarding learning environment, supporting employees to develop their creative skills and advance within the agency.
Work environment and culture
The company culture is highly collaborative, passionate, and focused on innovation and creative problem-solving, fostering a supportive environment where employees are encouraged to excel and grow.
Company information
Day One Agency is recognized as Fast Company's #1 Most Innovative company, known for producing culturally insightful global brand campaigns and working with high-profile clients like e.l.f. SKIN and American Express.
Team overview
The VP, Story will lead a team of creative strategists, copywriters, and world builders, working closely with integrated agency teams and clients to bring ideas to life.
Job location and travel
This full-time role requires a hybrid work schedule and is available only in New York or Los Angeles.
Unique job features
The role is distinguished by its leadership in creative storytelling at an award-winning agency known for innovative campaigns and a culture that values going the extra mile and creative excellence.
Company overview
Day One Agency is a creative communications agency that specializes in blending PR, digital, and social media to create compelling brand narratives. They make money by offering services such as strategic communications, content creation, influencer marketing, and digital strategy to a diverse range of clients. Founded in 2014, the agency has quickly gained recognition for its innovative approach and has worked with high-profile brands like Chipotle, Nike, and American Express. Their unique ability to integrate storytelling with digital engagement sets them apart in the competitive landscape of modern marketing.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your leadership in creative storytelling, team management, and your ability to drive ideation from ambiguity to clear, impactful narratives, emphasizing experience in creative agencies and integrated campaigns.
Focus on showcasing your expertise in creative writing, cultural insight application, cross-platform content creation (digital, print, experiential), and your network of freelance creative talent to align with Day One's collaborative and innovative culture.
Apply through multiple channels including Day One Agency's corporate careers page, LinkedIn job postings, and industry-specific creative job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect on LinkedIn with members of Day One's Narrative/Story department or creative leadership team, using ice breakers like commenting on their recent campaigns, expressing admiration for Day One's innovative projects like the e.l.f. SKIN global brand campaign, or asking about their approach to storytelling in a hybrid work environment.
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