Director – Strategic Communications

Bully Pulpit International

Director overseeing strategic communications and serving as a client lead at Bully Pulpit International. Managing projects and client relationships while leading cross-functional teams in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

media planningmedia buyingstrategic communicationearned media strategiescreative storytellinganalytical reportingproject managementquality controlproposal draftingpresentation skills

Soft Skills

strategic counselteam leadershipcoachingfeedback provisiontrust buildingcalm under pressuredeadline managementinterpersonal communicationprofessional developmentcross-functional collaboration