Director of Production

Bully Pulpit International

Production Director leading video and digital campaigns for BPI, an integrated public-affairs agency. Managing budgets, vendors, creative execution, and client partnerships across high-profile campaigns.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $125,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in overseeing video and digital production, with a strong focus on budget management, vendor negotiation, and leading integrated campaigns. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams while ensuring creative excellence and financial transparency.

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Video Production ManagementBudget ManagementVendor NegotiationIntegrated Campaign LeadershipAI-Assisted Production

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Hard Skills

Video ProductionDigital ProductionBudget ManagementVendor ManagementCampaign DevelopmentContent CreationScriptingProduction ContractsSocial-Native StorytellingContent Formats

Soft Skills

Collaborative LeadershipClient CommunicationCreative InstinctsSolutions-Driven ApproachProject Management

Tools & Technologies

AI-Assisted WorkflowsProduction TemplatesVendor Frameworks

Industry Keywords

Integrated CampaignsHigh-Value CampaignsCorporate ContentPublic Affairs ContentExperiential Marketing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee all aspects of video and digital production from ideation and scripting through delivery
Build scalable production systems, templates, and vendor frameworks
Lead cost estimates, resource allocation, and reconciliation for high-value campaigns
Ensure campaign profitability and financial transparency
Identify, vet, and manage vendors including directors, DPs, editors, animators, and photographers
Guide integrated producers through complex shoots and integrated campaigns
Collaborate with Creative, Strategy, Account, and Media leadership
Safeguard creative excellence, compliance, and consistency across deliverables
Champion new tools, AI-assisted workflows, and social-first storytelling
Serve as a senior client point of contact, providing counsel and clarity

Requirements

What you’ll need

8–10 years of senior-level production experience in an agency, production company, or in-house environment
Proven success leading complex, integrated campaigns across video, digital, and experiential
Deep expertise in budget management, production contracts, and vendor negotiation
Strong creative instincts and ability to translate abstract ideas into high-impact content
Familiarity with AI-assisted production, social-native storytelling, and Reels, Shorts, TikTok, and YouTube formats
Ability to manage multiple high-stakes timelines simultaneously
Collaborative, solutions-driven leadership style and strong client communication skills
Experience with corporate, advocacy, or public-affairs content preferred but not required
Portfolio mandatory for the application process

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
Employee wellness and progressive support