Director, Corporate Communications
Hybrid New York Full-time Director Communications
At a glance
Leadership Communications role at GALE. New York · full-time · $150,000–$175,000 OTE.
On-target earningsStated by GALE
$150,000 – $175,000
On-target earnings for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting. Base plus commission; the split is in the posting.
This role, from GALEOur estimate for the market: $142,017–$208,000Median $167,500
In line with the market median of $167,500 for lead communications roles in New York.
Worked out from 68 postings that stated pay, median $167,500. Last updated Sep 24, 2026.
RoleCommunications
SeniorityDirector
LocationNew York
WorkplaceHybrid
EmploymentFull-time
OTE$150,000–$175,000
PostedSep 2, 2026 · 3w ago
Role brief
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Lead proactive media outreach that raises GALE and its executives in ad and business press
- Manage press relationships from story development through pitching
- Find and shape agency stories, track trends, and connect experts to cultural conversations
- Set the yearly awards plan and write submissions for agency, creative, and people honors
- Mentor junior teammates while reviewing owned-channel content and improving team processes
What you bring
- At least eight years in communications or marketing, including substantial media-relations work
- Corporate communications experience and familiarity with agencies or the wider marketing field
- Strong writing, communication, organization, and prioritization skills across multiple workstreams
- Experience managing or mentoring other team members
- A curious, creative, self-directed approach to the work
Who this fits
You’ll suit a senior communications role with ownership of media relations, awards, thought leadership, events, and internal and external brand materials. The position includes mentoring and active team management, alongside close work with the VP of Corporate Communications. Hybrid office work in New York is an essential part of the job.
From the employer
GALE is the world’s first and only Business Agency. We bring business strategy to brand storytelling to drive enterprise value. With expertise in strategy, media, CRM, creative, performance marketing, and technology, GALE creates integrated marketing systems and campaigns that grow businesses in significant ways. Founded in 2014, the agency has since been named AdAge’s Business Transformation Agency of the Year and Adweek’s U.S. Media Agency of the Year and has been recognized for its innovative creative at the Cannes Lions.
We work with brands such as Delta, Uber, Starbucks, Chili’s, Hard Rock, MilkPEP, Diageo, Cotton, IHG and more. If you’re driven by a passion to build something great, a desire to innovate, and a commitment to achieve excellence in your craft, GALE is a great place for you!
GALE has eight offices around the world, including New York, Toronto, Los Angeles, Austin, Denver, Kansas City, London, and Bengaluru. GALE embraces a hybrid, flexible workplace
Fresh off being named Ad Age's 2025 Business Transformation Agency of the Year and Adweek's 2025 U.S. Media Agency of the Year, GALE is looking for a Director to join its Corporate Communications team. In this high-visibility and high-ownership position, you’ll play a direct role in keeping that momentum going, while supporting GALE’s next wave of growth. ABOUT THE ROLE The Director, Corporate Communications will help elevate GALE's external presence, extend brand awareness, and support business growth. You’ll partner closely with the Vice President, Corporate Communications, supported by a collaborative team, to drive strategy and execution across everything the team owns: external and internal communications, executive positioning, events, thought leadership, owned channels (social media, website, etc), and more. In particular, the Director will own media relations, steer the agency’s award strategy (e.g., Ad Age A-List, Cannes Lions, etc.), and play an active role in team management.
Note: Hybrid work in office is an essential function of the job.
Our Commitment to InclusionWe believe in inclusivity and do our best work when people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skills are brought together. Our Core Values are at the root of GALE’s collaborative environment and help to foster a strong community. Our Code of Conduct, Human Resources policies, and executive investment in inclusion further support and protect GALE’s inclusive workplace. GALE is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Our Hiring ProcessWe want you to be just as discerning in making your next career move as we are finding great talent to join our team. Our interview process will allow you to meet a range of people from various disciplines and domains both virtually and in person. Please discuss with our recruiters if you require any accommodations throughout the process to help enable a smooth interview.
We work with brands such as Delta, Uber, Starbucks, Chili’s, Hard Rock, MilkPEP, Diageo, Cotton, IHG and more. If you’re driven by a passion to build something great, a desire to innovate, and a commitment to achieve excellence in your craft, GALE is a great place for you!
GALE has eight offices around the world, including New York, Toronto, Los Angeles, Austin, Denver, Kansas City, London, and Bengaluru. GALE embraces a hybrid, flexible workplace
Fresh off being named Ad Age's 2025 Business Transformation Agency of the Year and Adweek's 2025 U.S. Media Agency of the Year, GALE is looking for a Director to join its Corporate Communications team. In this high-visibility and high-ownership position, you’ll play a direct role in keeping that momentum going, while supporting GALE’s next wave of growth. ABOUT THE ROLE The Director, Corporate Communications will help elevate GALE's external presence, extend brand awareness, and support business growth. You’ll partner closely with the Vice President, Corporate Communications, supported by a collaborative team, to drive strategy and execution across everything the team owns: external and internal communications, executive positioning, events, thought leadership, owned channels (social media, website, etc), and more. In particular, the Director will own media relations, steer the agency’s award strategy (e.g., Ad Age A-List, Cannes Lions, etc.), and play an active role in team management.
What You'll Do
- Develop and execute a proactive media relations strategy, elevating GALE and its leaders through meaningful coverage in ad trades and business publications
- Own and manage GALE’s press relationships from ideation through pitching
- Operate as a newsroom: Partner with agency and client team leads to surface and shape stories worth telling, stay ahead of industry trends, and inject GALE subject matter experts into the cultural conversation
- Build annual awards strategy and craft winning submissions across agency, creative, and people awards
- Help drive tentpole thought leadership initiatives and events
- Advise across all internal and external brand materials
- Strengthen internal processes and tracking/reporting
- Serve as mentor and resource for junior team members, supporting across owned channel strategy and material reviews (e.g., social media copy, blogs, newsletters, etc.)
What We're Looking For
- A seasoned communicator who knows how to build relationships, tell a good story, and foster an environment of collaboration and growth.
- 8+ years experience in communications or marketing, with meaningful time spent in media relations. Corporate communications experience preferred.
- A solid understanding of the agency/broader marketing industry.
- Strong writing and communications skills.
- Experience managing or mentoring others.
- Highly organized with the ability to prioritize across multiple workstreams.
- Curious, creative, and self-driven.
Note: Hybrid work in office is an essential function of the job.
Our Commitment to InclusionWe believe in inclusivity and do our best work when people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skills are brought together. Our Core Values are at the root of GALE’s collaborative environment and help to foster a strong community. Our Code of Conduct, Human Resources policies, and executive investment in inclusion further support and protect GALE’s inclusive workplace. GALE is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Our Hiring ProcessWe want you to be just as discerning in making your next career move as we are finding great talent to join our team. Our interview process will allow you to meet a range of people from various disciplines and domains both virtually and in person. Please discuss with our recruiters if you require any accommodations throughout the process to help enable a smooth interview.
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