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WITHIN

Unified performance branding and media optimization

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Full-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
$70.2k - $162.8k+ Monthly phone stipend + 401(k) match + Seamless allowance
Mid
Bachelor's
New York, NY, USA
HybridHybrid schedule required in the New York City office.
People & HRGeneralist Recruiting

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Two to four years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in a fast-paced agency, startup, or high-growth environment.
  • Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, Google Workspace, and other recruiting technologies.
  • Experience using AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, or similar tools to improve sourcing, research, communication, and recruiting efficiency.
  • Ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously and build relationships with candidates and hiring managers while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
  • Ability to prioritize effectively, work independently, and operate in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
  • Own and execute full-cycle recruitment across multiple departments, from intake meetings through offer acceptance.
  • Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs, define candidate profiles, and develop recruiting strategies.
  • Source, engage, and attract active and passive talent using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, networking, and other sourcing techniques.
  • Conduct recruiter screens to evaluate candidate experience, technical qualifications, and overall fit.
  • Guide candidates through the interview process, providing a strong candidate experience from initial outreach through onboarding.
  • Coordinate interviews and manage communication between candidates, hiring managers, and interview panels.
  • Provide hiring managers with recruiting best practices, market insights, and candidate recommendations throughout the hiring process.
  • Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
  • Maintain accurate candidate records, interview feedback, and recruiting data in the Applicant Tracking System.
  • Use AI tools and emerging technologies for sourcing, candidate outreach, interview preparation, market research, process documentation, and recruiting efficiency while maintaining quality and accuracy.
  • Research sourcing strategies, recruiting platforms, and market trends to improve hiring outcomes.
  • Track recruiting metrics and provide regular hiring updates to stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, and other cross-functional teams to support hiring and onboarding.
  • Represent the company and employer brand throughout the recruitment process.
  • Improve recruiting processes, documentation, and interview practices.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience recruiting for marketing, digital marketing, creative, product, or technology roles.
  • Experience in a fast-paced agency, startup, or high-growth environment.

About the company

Within is a performance branding agency that blends brand-building with performance marketing to improve clients’ business outcomes. It creates unified marketing strategies that cover the entire customer journey, from awareness to purchase, and deliberately collapses the traditional marketing funnel to optimize media investments and deliver measurable financial results. Working with a diverse roster of established brands, it acts as an extension of clients’ marketing teams, forming strategic partnerships to drive continuous optimization and scalable growth. Its main goal is to maximize marketing ROI and deliver long-term value by aligning brand and performance across channels and touchpoints.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$150K

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2015

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What believers are saying

  • Foot Locker, Orveon Global, and Movado validate WITHIN's enterprise client acquisition.
  • 2026 WITHIN interviews emphasize AI-enabled personalization, matching buyer demand for measurable efficiency.
  • WITHIN's recurring content and executive interviews signal stronger thought leadership and client retention.

What critics are saying

  • Foot Locker's 2024 win ties revenue concentration to a retailer facing margin pressure.
  • Indie agency status leaves WITHIN exposed to Dentsu and Omnicom in future pitches.
  • If client growth stalls, performance branding gets commoditized and pricing power erodes quickly.

What makes WITHIN unique

  • WITHIN won Foot Locker's North America media account after a competitive RFP in 2024.
  • Joe Yakuel's integrated operating model unifies digital media planning, buying, reporting, and optimization.
  • WITHIN markets itself as performance branding, collapsing brand and performance into one agency.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Phone/Internet Stipend
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Professional Development Program
  • Company Social Events

Company News

Trade Show News
Oct 7th, 2026
Claire's Selects WITHIN to Lead Paid Media and SEO.

Claire's Selects WITHIN to Lead Paid Media and SEO. NEW YORK-(BUSINESS WIRE)-WITHIN, an integrated media and creative agency, today announced a new partnership with Claire's, the iconic fashion brand and piercing destination. WITHIN will lead Claire's paid media and SEO strategy as part of the brand's new chapter centered on modern girlhood and Gen Alpha. "Claire's is one of those rare brands that has stayed relevant across generations, and we're excited to partner with their team as they continue this next stage of growth." Share Claire's selected WITHIN to connect media strategy, customer behavior, and measurement across digital and in-store channels. The partnership comes as Claire's looks to build a more connected digital-to-physical customer journey around piercing, its most iconic experience. As part of the broader evolution for Gen Alpha, Claire's recently upgraded its piercing experience, which is now rolling out nationwide featuring new clinical standards, enhanced training, an elevated environment and a refreshed visual identity. WITHIN's strategy will support that transformation while building distinct paths for customers who plan a piercing in advance, as well as those who decide once they are in the store. WITHIN's full-funnel, LTV-driven approach will allow Claire's to capture demand across the journey and measure the long-term value of each customer. "Claire's is one of those rare brands that has stayed relevant across generations, and we're excited to partner with their team as they continue this next stage of growth," said Joe Yakuel, CEO and Founder of WITHIN. "Our approach is about designing distinct strategies for how different customers actually make decisions, then measuring what that's worth over the long term rather than just what it costs to acquire. That's the discipline we bring to every partner, and we're proud to bring it to Claire's." To schedule a piercing appointment and explore the latest trends, visit claires.com to find a store near you. About WITHIN: WITHIN is an integrated media and creative agency behind some of the world's most ambitious consumer brands, including The North Face, Ben & Jerry's, Foot Locker, Movado Group, and Claire's. Business Wire, Inc. bring together media, creative, measurement, and AI systems to help brands build marketing that resonates with consumers and delivers measurable business results. For more information, visit within.co. About Claire's: Claire's is a fashion brand with a mission to become an inspiring playground for modern girlhood. With more than 60 years of cultural relevance and over 131 million people pierced to-date, Claire's is the leading destination for first piercings and the core memories unlocked with these experiences. Today, the brand connects with Claire's girls through trending products, immersive in-store experiences and a strong point of view on what's next - creating a space where individuality shines and memories are made. For more information and to find a store near you, visit claires.com.

First Page Sage
Aug 7th, 2025
Executive Interview Series: Q&A with Joe Yakuel on Building Brands Through SEO and Performance Branding

Known as a leading digital marketing agency for retail and consumer brands, WITHIN has partnered with companies like Foot Locker, The North Face and Timberland to rethink how they grow by uniting brand storytelling with performance marketing.

Business Wire
Mar 13th, 2024
Performance Branding Firm Within Named As Media Agency Of Record For Foot Locker, Inc. North America

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WITHIN, the world’s only Performance Branding firm, announced today that it has taken on the role as the North American media agency of record for Foot Locker, Inc., a leading omni-channel footwear and apparel retailer that unlocks the “inner sneakerhead" in all of us. This exciting partnership follows the earlier unveiling of Foot Locker’s groundbreaking “Lace Up” plan, announced in March 2023 to strategically invigorate growth across the diverse portfolio of brands under Foot Locker, Inc. The plan focuses on four key imperatives: expanding sneaker culture; powering up the Foot Locker, Inc. portfolio; deepening relationships with Foot Locker, Inc. customers across all brands; and delivering a best-in-class omni experience. “Following a competitive RFP process, we’re excited to award the North American media business to WITHIN,” said Katarina Brown, Vice President of Digital Marketing Media at Foot Locker