Senior Director/Managing Director, Executive Communications

Bully Pulpit International • Washington, DC

2d • $150,000 - $175,000 • Hybrid

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. 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 Impact You Will Make BPI’s clients are navigating a high-speed collision of cultural shifts, political volatility, and economic transformation. The bar for leadership has never been higher. Today, it isn’t enough for an executive to simply "manage"; they must lead the conversation. We empower leaders to seize their moment, using their influence to break news and shape beliefs. From elevating global reputations to winning high-stakes policy fights, we don't just share information—we move the needle. As a leader of our Speechwriting & Executive Communication team, you won't just be a writer—you’ll be a strategic engine. You will: Own the Narrative : Partner with BPI’s non-profit, corporate, and political clients to define their voice and enhance their visibility. Lead the Charge : Step into a senior role within our Strategic Communications practice, spearheading major client engagements and driving results. The ideal candidate is a professional who can help craft communications for some of the most iconic leaders and companies in the world and is energized by brainstorming interesting arguments that our clients can make, conversations they can lead, ideas they can introduce, and new ways to move their companies and the world forward. In addition, we're looking for this person to be a talented writer who has a passion for research, knows how to move audiences (while making audiences feel moved), and doesn't cringe at the idea of occasionally bantering in puns. As part of the candidate evaluation process, we ask candidates that participate in interviews to submit samples of past work (particularly speeches and op-eds), and to potentially participate in a brief writing test. Starting salary range - $150,000 - $175,000 Expectation to work from one of our office locations at least 3x a week What the Day-to-Day Looks Like 1. Intellectual Architecture & Content While the deliverables vary, this is a role for a rigorous thinker and gifted writer. You won't just "produce content"; you will architect the intellectual capital of some of the world’s most influential leaders. The Mission : Crafting high-stakes keynote speeches, op-eds, and annual report letters. Leadership : You will set the standard for writing excellence, acting as both a primary author for critical communications and a high-level mentor who sharpens the creative instincts of our junior team. 2. Executive Platform Innovation You will collaborate with clients and internal partners not just to develop and put language to ideas, but to build the platforms to elevate and share them. 3. Client & Account Partnership You serve as a high-level advisor to BPI’s partners and our client’s c-suite leaders. Strategic Counsel : Rather than just managing "daily execution," you act as a trusted strategist for executive-level decision-makers. Account Management : You work with BPIs internal teams their vision further and solidify BPI’s role as an essential partner. 4. Firm Growth & Thought Leadership We want a leader who builds—both relationships and reputations. The Pitch : You are comfortable leading the charge on new business, drafting proposals that feel like a call to action rather than a sales deck. External Profile : You will contribute to the agency’s own intellectual capital, sharing insights on trends you and we are seeing. . Expansion : Your best business development tool is your brilliance; you grow existing relationships by consistently delivering ideas that the client didn't even know they needed. 5. Agency Strategy & Culture You are a stakeholder in our future. Legacy Building : You’ll provide critical feedback on the agency’s long-term strategic direction, helping us evolve as fast as the world around us. Mentorship : You drive our culture by spotting and nurturing "industry-leading talent," ensuring the next generation of BPI leaders is as hungry and creative as you are.

Requirements

• 12- 15 years of research, writing, and communications experience, preferably in a communications agency, nonprofit, political or corporate communications setting
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• The ability to work with clients of different backgrounds and styles, who request deliverables ranging from a tweet to a toast, an op-ed to a journal article, a commencement address to an industry conference keynote
• Exceptional ability to deliver both creative and strategic writing under tight timelines
• Sharp analytical skills and the ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative research into clear and compelling messaging
• Proven project management experience, including overseeing a team producing deliverables for multiple clients
• Experience providing clear feedback to team members
• Strong interpersonal skills that build trust and rapport with clients over long time periods
• Expertise with Google Suite

Responsibilities

• Own the Narrative : Partner with BPI’s non-profit, corporate, and political clients to define their voice and enhance their visibility.
• Lead the Charge : Step into a senior role within our Strategic Communications practice, spearheading major client engagements and driving results.
• Crafting high-stakes keynote speeches, op-eds, and annual report letters.
• Set the standard for writing excellence, acting as both a primary author for critical communications and a high-level mentor who sharpens the creative instincts of our junior team.
• Collaborate with clients and internal partners not just to develop and put language to ideas, but to build the platforms to elevate and share them.
• Serve as a high-level advisor to BPI’s partners and our client’s c-suite leaders.
• Act as a trusted strategist for executive-level decision-makers.
• Work with BPIs internal teams their vision further and solidify BPI’s role as an essential partner.
• Lead the charge on new business, drafting proposals that feel like a call to action rather than a sales deck.
• Contribute to the agency’s own intellectual capital, sharing insights on trends you and we are seeing.
• Grow existing relationships by consistently delivering ideas that the client didn't even know they needed.
• Provide critical feedback on the agency’s long-term strategic direction, helping us evolve as fast as the world around us.
• Drive our culture by spotting and nurturing "industry-leading talent," ensuring the next generation of BPI leaders is as hungry and creative as you are.

Benefits

• BPI offers a wide range of benefits to U.S.-based employees, including 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, and 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents
• BPI’s benefits prioritize employee wellness and progressive support to our diverse workforce.

What This Job Offers

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