Senior Director/Managing Director, Executive Communications

Bully Pulpit International•Washington, DC

2d•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

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

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.