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Bully Pulpit International · 1 month ago

Managing Director, Digital Communications

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$200K/yr - $225K/yr

Bully Pulpit International is an outcomes agency made up of strategists, data scientists, and artists. They are seeking a visionary and results-driven Managing Director, Campaign Strategy & Public Affairs to define the strategic and narrative direction for high-profile clients, ensuring impactful public positioning.

AdvertisingConsultingMarketing

Responsibilities

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

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

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

Qualification

Strategic LeadershipPublic Affairs ExpertiseAdvertising IntegrationCreative StrategyMarket Trend AnalysisTeam CommunicationClient CounselPresentation Skills

Required

Master strategist and compelling storyteller with deep roots in politics, culture, and the advertising landscape

Experience in tech

Ability to lead the creation of robust and differentiated positioning, messaging, and narrative strategies for clients navigating complex public affairs environments

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.)

Design and implement proprietary marketing frameworks, models, and analytical approaches to guide client strategy, measure effectiveness, and establish best practices within the agency

Deep understanding of the modern advertising ecosystem, including media planning, ad technology, and creative best practices, to integrate seamlessly with public affairs initiatives

Maintain and articulate a strong, informed, and forward-looking point of view on the current public affairs, political, and cultural landscapes

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

Proactively identify emerging trends in public opinion, policy, and media consumption to inform and elevate client strategies

Conceptualize, write, and oversee the production of flawless, insightful, and visually compelling strategic decks for new business pitches and ongoing client reviews

Present complex strategies and campaign concepts clearly, succinctly, and persuasively to C-suite executives, boards, and high-level stakeholders

Serve as a clear communication bridge between strategy, creative, account, and media teams, ensuring alignment and flawless execution