Manager, Creator Partnerships

Bully Pulpit International•Washington, DC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bully Pulpit International (BPI) is seeking a Manager, Creator Partnerships to assist with creator partnerships and activations for a diverse client portfolio spanning public affairs, nonprofit and advocacy campaigns, and electoral politics. This role requires a strong understanding of platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Substack, and Discord to influence key audiences' attitudes and behaviors. While the Creator team is part of the Paid Media team, the work will integrate traditional paid creator programs and ongoing organic engagements into authentic partnerships, including short-form video, integrations, events, and more. The Manager will be responsible for assisting with creator campaign strategy and execution, using insights-driven approaches to identify the best platforms, creators, and cultural moments. They will also serve as a resource for emerging trends in social subcultures and platforms, driving operational efficiency through technology and innovative tools, managing high-velocity work streams, and ensuring cross-functional delivery by collaborating with Strategic Communications, Marketing, and Creative teams. The role involves partnering with Client Services to manage work streams, support ideation, and influence client decision-making.

Requirements

3+ years of combined social media and creator marketing experience.
Experience within public affairs, political advocacy, or nonprofit sectors is a strong plus.
Knowledge of the creator ecosystem from ideation to execution, including hands-on experience with platform-specific strategies.
Understanding of paid media principles and how they can be leveraged to amplify Creator content.
Proven track record of assisting in complex client work streams and moving quickly in a high-pressure environment.
Proficiency in using technology platforms for creator identification, management, and workflow optimization.
An understanding of how cultural narratives drive perception, legitimacy, and behavior.

Responsibilities

Assist with creator campaign strategy and execution, using insights-driven approaches to identify the platforms, creators, and cultural moments that best align with client objectives and reach harder-to-reach audiences.
Serve as a resource, staying ahead of trends in social subcultures and emerging platforms to bounce ideas off internal team members on how to activate them through both organic and paid strategies.
Drive operational efficiency by utilizing technology platforms and innovative tools to improve workflows, identification, and campaign measurement.
Manage high-velocity work streams, navigating competing priorities to meet rigorous campaign deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Drive cross-functional delivery, working with Strategic Communications, Marketing, and Creative teams to ensure creator work is story-first and integrated into the broader campaign narrative.
Partner with Client Services to manage work streams and support ideation, using cultural fluency to influence client decision-making and articulate strategic value.