Bully Pulpit International

Director – Strategic Communications

Bully Pulpit International

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Washington • District of Columbia • Washington • United States

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Salary

💰 $110,000 - $160,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for senior-level decision-makers, offering real-time strategic counsel with minimal oversight.
  • Set the strategy for and oversee the execution of earned and owned media campaigns, ensuring they align with the client’s long-term goals.
  • Shepherd projects across multi-disciplinary service teams, including media planning, media buying, creative, measurement, and data insights.
  • Oversee the production of everything from high-level strategic memos and communications plans to tactical press releases, op-eds, and social media content.
  • Proactively develop earned media strategies, leveraging existing reporter relationships to place stories that move the needle on key issues.
  • Manage internal teams across different offices to ensure quality control and adherence to tight deadlines.
  • Act as a coach and/or direct manager for junior staff, providing clear feedback and supporting their professional development.
  • Partner with agency leadership to identify, draft, and present proposals for new business opportunities.
  • Expand existing accounts while establishing trust with prospective clients through compelling pitch decks and presentations.

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.
Benefits
  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
media planningmedia buyingstrategic communicationearned media strategiescreative storytellinganalytical reportingproject managementquality controlclient deliverablescross-functional team leadership
Soft Skills
strategic counselcoachingfeedbackprofessional developmenttrust buildingpresentation skillscalm under pressuretime managementcommunicationrelationship management