Associate Creative Director, Art & Copy

Bully Pulpit International

Associate Creative Director shaping measurable, multi-channel campaigns for global brands and issue advocacy clients at BPI public affairs agency. Leading concepts, execution, pitches, and creative mentorship.

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 expertise in developing and executing impactful advertising campaigns across multiple channels, with a strong focus on creative copywriting and art direction. Proven ability to mentor teams, manage projects, and effectively communicate and present creative concepts to diverse stakeholders.

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Creative CopywritingArt DirectionMulti-Channel Campaign DevelopmentExceptional Communication SkillsProject Management

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Hard Skills

Creative DirectingPersuasive CopywritingVideo Script ProductionSocial Media AdvertisingDigital AdvertisingOut-Of-Home AdvertisingCampaign StrategyBrand Reputation ManagementCorporate Social ResponsibilityIssue Advocacy

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationProblem SolvingPresentation SkillsSense of Humor

Industry Keywords

Creative Advertising AgencyCultural TrendsSocial TrendsIndustry Trends360-Degree CampaignsPlatform-Specific Best PracticesExperiential ChannelsInternal Stakeholder EngagementExternal Stakeholder EngagementTight Deadlines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute high-impact conceptual advertising campaigns for global brands and major issue advocacy clients
Own creative work from script to screen
Produce persuasive copy and art across video scripts, social content, headlines, out-of-home, and other media
Mentor and guide junior creative team members
Monitor cultural, social, and industry trends to keep creative ideas relevant and impactful
Partner with Account, Media, and Insights teams to align creative output with campaign objectives and strategic insights
Prepare and pitch creative concepts to internal teams and clients
Articulate and defend creative ideas clearly and passionately

Requirements

What you’ll need

6–9 years of creative copywriting, art direction, and/or creative directing experience, preferably at a competitive creative advertising agency
Alternatively, 6–9 years of experience in a creative advertising agency environment with deep expertise in copywriting or art direction
Strong individual or team portfolio demonstrating 360-degree campaign ideas across TV/OLV, social, OOH, digital, and experiential channels
Proven experience writing multi-channel campaigns for brand reputation, corporate social responsibility, public affairs, and/or issue advocacy
Fluency in advertising across digital and traditional channels
Deep understanding of platform-specific best practices, especially social media
Exceptional communication and presentation skills
Ability to strategically sell ideas to internal and external stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple clients and projects simultaneously and deliver under tight deadlines
Comfortable working collaboratively with a creative partner or independently
Openness to solving brand problems with effective creative ideas
Sense of humor and enjoyment of working with people

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% company-paid medical insurance
100% company-paid dental insurance
100% company-paid 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
Inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace