Director/Senior Director, Strategic Communications
About The Position
Bully Pulpit International is an outcomes agency made up of strategists, data scientists, and artists. We come from politics, brands, and government and we communicate without barriers and measure what matters. We have more than 350 team members in six countries and thirteen offices — Berlin, Brussels, Chicago, D.C., London, Los Angeles, New York, Oslo, San Francisco, and Zürich. We apply our unique expertise across strategic communications, public affairs, research, and digital marketing to create sophisticated and customized strategies that make change possible for both American and European clients. The Director/Senior Director serves as the primary bridge between agency leadership and client success. You will act as a client lead directly owning the relationship and overseeing the lifecycle of an account from the initial new business pitch to final reporting. This role requires a hybrid skill set: the political savvy of a lobbyist, the creative flair of an ad executive, and the precision of a project manager. You are a "player-coach" who is just as comfortable in a pitch meeting with a CEO as you are in redlining a press release or managing a complex editorial calendar. You thrive in ambiguous environments and are able to quickly understand what the client needs and translate it into a clear strategy that teams can operationalize. You don't just wait for news to happen; you monitor client issue areas to proactively flag opportunities for engagement before the client even realizes they exist.
Requirements
- 8–10+ years in public affairs, PR, or strategic comms (agency or political background preferred).
- Master of AP Style; ability to pivot between creative storytelling and analytical strategic reporting.
- Proficiency in media monitoring software (Cision, Meltwater) and social media marketing platforms.
- Proven track record of managing multi-client deliverables and leading cross-functional teams with minimal oversight.
- Ability to stay calm and provide "real-time" recommendations under high-pressure, tight-timeline scenarios.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Account Leadership
- Content & Media Excellence
- Team Management & Mentorship
- Business Development
Benefits
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
- a 401(k) program with employer match up to 4%
- generous time off for vacation
- $50 monthly phone reimbursement
- unlimited sick time
- 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
