Bully Pulpit International

Lead strategic and creative campaign development, provide executive counsel, and shape public affairs narratives for high-profile clients. | Over 15 years of experience in strategic planning, public policy, or related fields, with strong political acumen, creative writing skills, and advertising knowledge. | Bully Pulpit International is an outcomes agency made up of strategists, data scientists, and artists. We come from politics, brands, and government and we communicate without barriers and measure what matters. 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 Opportunity To Make An Impact Bully Pulpit International is seeking a visionary and results-driven Managing Director, Campaign Strategy & Public Affairs. This senior leadership role is critical to defining the strategic and narrative direction for our most high-profile clients, ensuring their public positioning is powerful, relevant, and impactful. The ideal candidate is a master strategist and compelling storyteller with deep roots in politics, culture, and the advertising landscape. Salary: $200,000 - $225,000 Location: Expectation to work from one of our offices (DC, NY, Chi, SF or LA) at least 3x a week What Day to Day Looks Like 1. Strategic & Creative Leadership Develop Core Positioning: Lead the creation of robust and differentiated positioning, messaging, and narrative strategies for clients navigating complex public affairs environments. Ideally with experience in tech. Strategy & Execution: Drive and support the external vision for all major campaigns, translating strategic objectives into compelling, culturally resonant, and executable creative ideas across various media (digital, advertising, earned media, etc.). Works closely with BPI in-house creative team. Strategic Framework Development: Design and implement proprietary marketing frameworks, models, and analytical approaches to guide client strategy, measure effectiveness, and establish best practices within the agency. Advertising Integration: Deeply understand the modern advertising ecosystem, including media planning, ad technology, and creative best practices, to integrate seamlessly with public affairs initiatives. 2. Thought Leadership & Market Expertise Public Affairs POV: Maintain and articulate a strong, informed, and forward-looking point of view on the current public affairs, political, and cultural landscapes. Client Counsel: Provide expert, executive-level counsel to clients on potential risks, opportunities, and the strategic implications of political and cultural shifts on their brand reputation and policy objectives. Trend Identification: Proactively identify emerging trends in public opinion, policy, and media consumption to inform and elevate client strategies. 3. Pitching, Presentation, & Communication Strategic Deck Creation: Conceptualize, write, and oversee the production of flawless, insightful, and visually compelling strategic decks for new business pitches and ongoing client reviews. Executive Presentation: Present complex strategies and campaign concepts clearly, succinctly, and persuasively to C-suite executives, boards, and high-level stakeholders. Team Communication: Serve as a clear communication bridge between strategy, creative, account, and media teams, ensuring alignment and flawless execution. What You Bring Experience: 15+ years of progressive experience in strategic planning, campaign strategy, or a related field within a top-tier marketing, advertising, public affairs, or political firm. Deep Political Acumen: Demonstrated expertise and passion for the current political environment, public policy, and cultural dynamics. Creative & Writing Mastery: Exceptional strategic and creative writing skills are paramount. Must be able to craft compelling narratives and strategic arguments under pressure. Advertising Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of the modern advertising ecosystem, including digital, social, and traditional media channels, and how paid media amplifies public affairs goals. Executive Presence: Proven ability to command a room, lead high-stakes discussions, and build trusted relationships with executive-level clients. Education: Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree in Communications, Political Science, Business, or a related field is a plus. BPI offers a wide range of benefits to U.S.-based employees, including 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) program with employer match up to 4%, generous time off for vacation, $50 monthly phone reimbursement, unlimited sick time, and 16 weeks of paid leave for growing families. BPI’s benefits prioritize employee wellness and progressive support to our diverse workforce. We’re looking for all kinds of people. BPI Group is an integrated public affairs agency that delivers outcomes for the top organizations and leaders around the world. With expertise in strategic communications, digital marketing, creative, research, and measurement, we offer a cohesive approach across corporate, policy, and public affairs strategy in today’s interconnected world. By combining incisive strategy and deep tactical expertise, we make change possible. Our transatlantic presence includes offices across thirteen markets in the US and Europe. We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions based on individual commitment to excellence. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. BPI is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. We consider applications holistically and you may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings! Let’s keep in touch. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter at bpigroup.com

Lead and oversee strategic public affairs and corporate reputation marketing campaigns, manage client relationships, guide teams, and contribute to new business development. | 10+ years experience in public affairs, brand management, and paid digital marketing with proven leadership in complex client campaigns and team management. | Bully Pulpit International is an outcomes agency made up of strategists, data scientists, and artists. We come from politics, brands, and government and we communicate without barriers and measure what matters. We have more than 250 team members in six countries and ten offices — Berlin, Brussels, Chicago, D.C., Düsseldorf, 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 In this role you will be responsible for overseeing and driving effective, modern and strategic public affairs and corporate reputation marketing campaigns. You’ll lead client engagements in whole or in part. You will help drive the strategic point of view for clients, guide a team and independently produce new ideas and proactively build new relationships on behalf of the agency. • Salary range: $150,000 - $165,000 • Location: Expectation to work from DC or NYC offices at least 3 days a week What the Day-to-Day Looks Like • Campaign Management – You will be responsible for driving the strategy and implementation of integrated awareness and persuasion campaigns across brand reputation and policy-shaping efforts. You will be expected to interpret research findings, create a strategic approach and then partner with targeting experts, creative, media planners and others to write a sophisticated, integrated campaign plan using paid, earned and owned tactics. • Digital Paid Advertising – Leading ad strategists, media planners and buyers, marketing analytics and other specialists to deliver excellence for your clients, you will oversee the development of messaging and digital content for marketing campaigns, as well as review and guide a wide range of deliverables from reports and memos to presentations to social and digital advertising assets. • Client & Account Management – You will be responsible for driving the strategy, deepening the trust of your clients and supporting BPI’s Partners and Executive Leadership team on a variety of accounts. You will serve as the main point of contact and oversee the daily management, communication and execution of services for the client, which often include senior management or executive level decision-makers. • Team Management & Communication – You will be responsible for developing members on your team in their fields of expertise and building them to become the next leaders in the agency. You will coach and mentor your team’s performance and manage their quality of work to ensure they are efficient and effective in meeting client deliverables. You will work collaboratively and communicate with internal, cross office and cross department team members to ensure timelines and quality expectations for client deliverables are met. • New Business Efforts– You will work with agency partners and other senior leaders to develop and pitch new business opportunities. You are capable of managing the agency’s existing clients and establishing new client relationships. In support of new business opportunities, you are comfortable drafting proposals and producing materials for client pitches with minimal direction and oversight from agency Partners. What You Bring • 10+ years of experience across public affairs, brand management and paid digital marketing • Proven track record of working on complex client accounts (or related issues) and delivering successful advocacy and media campaigns • Comfort in presenting and briefing everyone from F100 C-Suite leaders to 30 cross-functional colleagues at every level • Deep knowledge of cross-channel marketing, with the ability to think analytically about a problem • Operate with a high level of organization and precision—managing scopes, budgets, reporting, and team delivery with excellence, all while leading multiple workstreams simultaneously • Ability to mobilize fast-paced, highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams • Exceptional presentation, writing and analytical skills and the ability to write both strategically and creatively under tight timelines • Stay immersed in policy conversation, competitive trends, and the media landscape to fuel real-time relevance and creative storytelling • Experience managing large teams with multiple layers, providing clear feedback to team members and driving professional growth at every level • Comfortable handling strategic planning and daily execution of services for clients • A fast learner who can quickly get up to speed on any public affairs topic BPI offers a wide range of benefits to U.S.-based employees, including 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) program with employer match up to 4%, generous time off for vacation, $50 monthly phone reimbursement, unlimited sick time, and 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents. BPI’s benefits prioritize employee wellness and progressive support to our diverse workforce. We’re looking for all kinds of people. BPI Group is an integrated public affairs agency that delivers outcomes for the top organizations and leaders around the world. With expertise in strategic communications, digital marketing, creative, research, and measurement, we offer a cohesive approach across corporate, policy, and public affairs strategy in today’s interconnected world. By combining incisive strategy and deep tactical expertise, we make change possible. Our transatlantic presence includes offices across eleven markets in the US and Europe. We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions based on individual commitment to excellence. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. BPI is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. We consider applications holistically and you may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings! Let’s keep in touch. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter at bpigroup.com

Lead and manage strategic public affairs and corporate reputation campaigns, oversee client engagements, mentor team members, and drive new business development. | 10+ years in public affairs or strategic communications, experience managing complex campaigns and teams, strong writing and presentation skills, and knowledge of social media marketing platforms. | Bully Pulpit International is an outcomes agency made up of strategists, data scientists, and artists. We come from politics, brands, and government and we communicate without barriers and measure what matters. BPI specializes in public affairs, corporate reputation, and social impact. A growing firm, we sit on both coasts and connect Silicon Valley technology, Madison Avenue creative, Washington policy and real people. The Impact You Will Make In this role you will be responsible for overseeing and driving effective, modern and strategic public affairs and corporate reputation marketing campaigns. You’ll lead client engagements in whole or in part. You will help drive the strategic point of view for clients, guide a team and independently produce new ideas and proactively build new relationships on behalf of the agency. Salary range: $150,000 - $165,000 Location: Expectation to work from one of the offices (DC, NY or SF) at least 3 days a week What the Day-to-Day Looks Like 1. Client & Account Management: You will be responsible for supporting BPI’s Partners and Executive Leadership team on a variety of accounts You will serve as the main point of contact and handle the daily management, communication and execution of services for the client, which often include senior management or executive level decision-makers You will craft and write strategy, messaging and digital content for marketing campaigns, as well as review and guide a wide range of deliverables from memos to presentations to social and digital advertising assets You are steeped in current affairs and are up to date on the minute to minute shifts that shape politics, culture and policy 2. Team Management & Communication: You will be responsible for developing members on your team in their fields of expertise and building them to become the next leaders in the agency You will coach and mentor your team’s performance and manage their quality of work to ensure they are efficient and effective in meeting client deliverables You will work collaboratively and communicate with internal, cross office and cross department team members to ensure timelines and quality expectations for client deliverables are met 3. New Business Efforts You will work with agency partners and other senior leaders to develop and pitch new business opportunities You are capable of managing the agency’s existing clients and establishing new client relationships In support of new business opportunities, you are comfortable drafting proposals and producing materials for client pitches with minimal direction and oversight from agency Partners You’ll be responsible for developing industry relationships and building an external profile in the industry You’ll help drive new business efforts by identifying and recruiting industry leaders and contributing to the agency’s thought leadership and intellectual capital by producing case studies, writing blog posts and becoming an externally known expert in the industry What You Bring 10+ years of public affairs, strategic communications or public relations experience, preferably in a communications agency, political or corporate communications setting Experience managing and leading highly-complex, fast-paced and large public affairs or corporate reputation campaigns for Fortune 50 companies Exceptional presentation, writing and analytical skills and the ability to write both strategically and creatively under tight timelines Proven project management experience, including overseeing a team managing deliverables for multiple clients Extremely strong writing and editing capabilities with experience managing social media campaigns Experience managing and providing clear feedback to team members Comfortable handling strategic planning and daily execution of services for clients Knowledge of social media marketing on platforms such as X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Snapchat Knowledge of Cision or Meltwater is a plus Expertise with Microsoft Suite and Google Suite BPI offers a wide range of benefits to U.S.-based employees, including 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) program with employer match up to 4%, generous time off for vacation, $50 monthly phone reimbursement, unlimited sick time, and 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents. BPI’s benefits prioritize employee wellness and progressive support to our diverse workforce. We’re looking for all kinds of people. BPI Group is an integrated public affairs agency that delivers outcomes for the top organizations and leaders around the world. With expertise in strategic communications, digital marketing, creative, research, and measurement, we offer a cohesive approach across corporate, policy, and public affairs strategy in today’s interconnected world. By combining incisive strategy and deep tactical expertise, we make change possible. Our transatlantic presence includes offices across eleven markets in the US and Europe. We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions based on individual commitment to excellence. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. BPI is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. We consider applications holistically and you may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings! Let’s keep in touch. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter at bpigroup.com

Lead integrated social media programs including strategy, content development, executive visibility, rapid-response, and team leadership to advance the agency's mission and reputation. | 8-10 years of digital marketing and social media strategy experience, strong writing and analytical skills, project and team management, with preference for policy or mission-driven communications background. | Bully Pulpit International is an outcomes agency made up of strategists, data scientists, and artists. We come from politics, brands, and government and we communicate without barriers and measure what matters. BPI specializes in public affairs, corporate reputation and social impact. A growing firm, we sit on both coasts and between connecting Silicon Valley technology, Madison Avenue creative, Washington policy and real people. The Impact You Will Make BPI is seeking a seasoned social and content strategist to lead integrated social media programs that advance our mission, amplify our impact, and protect our reputation. This role combines strategic planning, content creation, executive visibility, and rapid-response expertise, with a focus on thought leadership, public policy, and values-driven engagement. Salary range - $110,000 - $140,000 Expectation to work from one of our offices (DC, NYC -preferred, SF, CHI, LA) at least 3 days a week What Day-to-Day Looks Like Strategic Leadership & Planning Develop and execute social and content strategies aligned with BPI’s mission, reputation priorities, and audience needs Lead always-on campaigns across key platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X/Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, Snap) Design strategic growth plans and KPIs, leveraging audience insights and analytics Content Development & Campaigns Oversee content calendars, draft engaging and regulation-compliant copy Deliver proactive and reactive messaging that shapes narratives around BPI’s work Create thought leadership content and support executive visibility across channels Executive & Stakeholder Engagement Serve as strategic partner and ghostwriter for executives, including posts, Q&As, and replies Support visibility tied to events, media coverage, and philanthropic initiatives Rapid Response & Crisis Management Monitor real-time conversations to identify risks, misinformation, and reputational threats Collaborate with comms, legal, and crisis teams to craft aligned responses Maintain and update a rapid-response playbook with clear protocols Team Leadership & Collaboration Manage and mentor direct reports, ensuring best practices in publishing, moderation, and engagement Partner across teams and stakeholders to drive alignment and impact Measurement & Optimization Deliver performance reports and insights on audience engagement and reputational trends Refine strategies based on analytics and high-impact content themes What You Bring 8-10 years of experience in digital marketing, social media strategy, and content creation Background across agency and corporate environments preferred Exceptional writing, presentation, and analytical skills; ability to balance strategic and creative demands under tigh timelines Proven project and team management experience with multi-stakeholder initiatives Experience in policy, public affairs, or mission-driven communications is a strong plus BPI offers a wide range of benefits to U.S.-based employees, including 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) program with employer match up to 4%, generous time off for vacation, $50 monthly phone reimbursement, unlimited sick time, and 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents. BPI’s benefits prioritize employee wellness and progressive support to our diverse workforce. We’re looking for all kinds of people. BPI Group is an integrated public affairs agency that delivers outcomes for the top organizations and leaders around the world. With expertise in strategic communications, digital marketing, creative, research, and measurement, we offer a cohesive approach across corporate, policy, and public affairs strategy in today’s interconnected world. By combining incisive strategy and deep tactical expertise, we make change possible. Our transatlantic presence includes offices across eleven markets in the US and Europe. We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions based on individual commitment to excellence. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. BPI is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. We consider applications holistically and you may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings! Let’s keep in touch. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter at bpigroup.com

The Media Manager will support the execution and management of paid media campaigns across various clients. Responsibilities include campaign success ownership, data-driven strategic input, and comprehensive documentation management. | Candidates should have 3+ years of relevant experience and enthusiasm for Democratic and progressive politics. Hands-on experience with various digital advertising platforms and strong analytical skills are essential. | Bully Pulpit International is an outcomes agency made up of strategists, data scientists, and artists. We come from politics, brands, and government and we communicate without barriers and measure what matters. We have more than 250 team members in six countries and ten offices — Berlin, Brussels, Chicago, D.C., Düsseldorf, 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. Role Overview: In this position as Media Manager (Buying), you will support the execution and management of paid media campaigns across numerous clients on the Paid Media team. You’ll work closely with a team of Media Buyers, and coordinate across our Client Services, Media Planning, and Analytics teams to execute successful campaigns. The ideal candidate is a quick learner with an inquisitive nature and a passion for managing digital advertising campaigns in social media, search, and programmatic advertising platforms. Salary: $68,000 - $75,000 Expectation to work from one of our offices (DC, NYC, SF, CHI, LA) at least 3 days a week In this position you'll be expected to: Own campaign success through strategic set-up, quality assurance, ongoing monitoring, optimizations, and proactive recommendations for improvement. Provide data-driven strategic input and insightful campaign analysis to client services, media planners, and directly to clients as needed. Create, share and manage comprehensive documentation and training materials on the team's buying process and best practices. Evaluate platform releases, new ad tech, and tools to assess how they might fit into BPI’s buying stack, providing recommendations for broader team adoption. Develop paid media reports that clearly demonstrate campaign progress toward client goals and provide actionable insights for further optimization. Assist in broader team management by helping prioritize task flow and ensuring consistent quality of work across the team. We're looking for someone who has: 3+ years relevant work experience Enthusiasm for Democratic and progressive politics, and excitement to work with our philanthropic, corporate, financial, and public affairs clients Hands-on experience with search, social, and programmatic buying platforms including: Google Search, LinkedIn, Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, X and YouTube, DV360, and The Trade Desk, along with Google Campaign Manager for ad serving Analytical thinking skills, with knowledge of business intelligence dashboard software such as Google Analytics and Datorama Advanced Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets skills Outstanding collaboration skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment A proactive and disciplined self-starter with an innate curiosity for learning new things BPI offers a wide range of benefits to U.S.-based employees, including 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) program with employer match up to 4%, generous time off for vacation, $50 monthly phone reimbursement, unlimited sick time, and 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents. BPI’s benefits prioritize employee wellness and progressive support to our diverse workforce. We’re looking for all kinds of people. BPI Group is an integrated public affairs agency that delivers outcomes for the top organizations and leaders around the world. With expertise in strategic communications, digital marketing, creative, research, and measurement, we offer a cohesive approach across corporate, policy, and public affairs strategy in today’s interconnected world. By combining incisive strategy and deep tactical expertise, we make change possible. Our transatlantic presence includes offices across eleven markets in the US and Europe. We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions based on individual commitment to excellence. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. BPI is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. We consider applications holistically and you may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings! Let’s keep in touch. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter at bpigroup.com