Associate, Strategic Communications

Bully Pulpit International • Washington, DC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Bully Pulpit International (BPI) is an outcomes agency with more than 400 team members in six countries. It applies expertise across strategic communications, public affairs, research, and digital marketing to develop customized strategies for American and European clients. The Associate, Strategic Communications will assist with developing communications strategies for public affairs campaigns, work with clients to understand their needs and recommend tailored solutions, and help clients communicate their impact to audiences and achieve business objectives. The role is expected to work from a BPI office in Washington, D.C., New York City, San Francisco, Chicago, or Los Angeles at least three days per week.

The Associate supports client engagements and daily account activities under senior team members’ guidance, helps keep projects on track, coordinates and reviews deliverables, and participates in client meetings and preparation. The role collaborates with cross-functional colleagues and contributes to communications plans across earned, owned, events, and stakeholder engagement channels. Work includes media outreach and coverage tracking, maintaining media lists and conducting reporter research, creating owned and social content, drafting and editing written materials, and supporting client presentations.

Projects may include developing communications strategies for local, regional, national, or global audiences; drafting press releases, blogs, op-eds, briefing documents, and other materials; developing relationships with media; pitching and securing coverage; and planning and executing client events and key moments. The starting salary range is $64,000–$70,000, plus an annual bonus.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of public affairs, strategic communications, or public relations experience.
• Experience preferably in a communications agency, nonprofit, political, or corporate communications setting.
• Exceptional presentation, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to write strategically and creatively under tight timelines.
• Proven project management experience.
• Experience working on Capitol Hill and/or pitching political reporters is required.

Nice To Haves

• Strong writing and editing capabilities.
• Media relations experience and existing reporter relationships.
• Knowledge of AP style.
• Knowledge of Cision or Meltwater.

Responsibilities

• Support client engagements and assist with day-to-day account activities under the guidance of senior team members.
• Help execute strategy by keeping projects on track, meeting timelines, and aligning plans with broader goals.
• Coordinate deliverables and review work products to support quality and timeliness.
• Participate in client meetings as appropriate and help prepare materials for key engagement moments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to manage assigned tasks and workloads.
• Support teammates in meeting client objectives and project goals, while remaining open to feedback and professional development.
• Assist in drafting and executing communications plans across earned, owned, events, and stakeholder engagement channels.
• Support media outreach, including pitching stories, tracking coverage, maintaining media lists, and conducting reporter research.
• Contribute to owned and social content aligned with broader campaign efforts.
• Draft and edit briefing documents, press releases, advisories, blog posts, social content, and other communications materials.
• Support client presentations and help identify opportunities to add value to client engagements in partnership with senior team members.
• Develop initial communications strategies for local, regional, national, and/or global audiences.
• Develop and maintain relationships with influential media and use press contacts across levels and beats to secure and grow coverage.
• Plan and assist in executing events and key moments for clients.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for U.S.-based employees.
• 401(k) program with employer match up to 4%.
• Generous vacation time.
• $50 monthly phone reimbursement.
• Unlimited sick time.
• 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents.
• Annual bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed