Senior Director, Story

Department: Narrative / Story

Location: Los Angeles

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, teams and 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 Los Angeles.



Responsibilities We’re looking to expand our team with a new Senior Director, Story to support our integrated creative team. This is a role for a versatile, concept-forward creative who thinks beyond the caption and leads by doing. You’re in a deck, a brainstorm, or on set—thriving where strategy, storytelling, and execution meet. You work best in fast-paced environments and believe great ideas can come from anywhere..
You’re joining a team that loves to move at the speed of culture, powered by the belief that every day is Day One—a chance to bring fresh thinking to the table and tell stories that matter.

• Craft culture-forward creative (with strategic chops) that drives earned attention, especially on social. From trends to IRL activations, you know how to tap into what people care about.
• Lead brainstorms and develop ideas that feel both strategic and spontaneous, translating client goals into culture-first moments.
• Write across mediums (taglines, scripts, manifestos, pitch decks, content calendars, etc.) with a voice that adapts to the audience and always hits.
• Mentor junior creatives, helping them level up their ideas and their confidence.
• Bring the energy and the empathy. You're an idea cheerleader, not a bottleneck and you’re always thinking a step ahead.
• Stay curious. Whether it’s a new platform, meme, or creator trend. You see everything as an opportunity to make the work better.
• Inspire clients through compelling presentations and storytelling that turns maybes into hell yeses.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in creative roles with a strong emphasis on copywriting, storytelling, and campaign concepting
• Portfolio demonstrating earned-first thinking, standout writing, and culturally resonant ideas that have driven real impact
• Proven experience developing platform-native campaigns across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and emerging social formats
• Beyond your conceptual and writing ability, understand visual storytelling, filmmaking, design, art direction
• Confident client leader who can articulate creative thinking, guide conversations, and sell through big ideas
• Collaborative creative partner who works fluidly across strategy, design, social, and communications teams
• Able to manage multiple workstreams while maintaining high creative standards in a fast-moving agency environment
• Deep cultural fluency with a strong pulse on internet behavior, pop culture, visual trends, and the conversations shaping online communities
• Strategic problem solver who can turn insights into clear, compelling creative ideas
• Experience mentoring and developing junior creatives, helping elevate both craft and creative thinking across the team
• Naturally curious with a passion for new formats, evolving platforms, and the future of creative storytelling
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Major Bonus If You

• Can execute on social first videos yourself (shooting and editing), and is even open to being on camera in such work.
• Have a sense of production needs for concepts you pitch, and are comfortable as a creative leader on set.

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
• 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 $140,000 -$160,000 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 Los Angeles based hires only and is provided pursuant to the applicable law. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as candidates' relevant work experience, skills, qualifications, and location.