Bully Pulpit International · 6 hours ago
Associate, Strategic Communications
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$64K/yr - $70K/yr
3+ years expBully Pulpit International is an outcomes agency made up of strategists, data scientists, and artists. In this role, you will assist in developing communications strategies for public affairs campaigns, working closely with clients to identify their needs and recommend tailored solutions.
AdvertisingConsultingMarketing
Responsibilities
Support client engagements and assist with day-to-day account activities under the guidance of senior team members
Contribute to strategy execution by helping ensure projects stay on track, timelines are met, and all plans ladder back up to broader goals
Assist in coordinating deliverables and reviewing work products to support quality and timeliness
Participate in client meetings as appropriate and help prepare materials for key engagement moments
Work collaboratively with cross functional team members to manage assigned tasks and workloads
Support teammates in meeting client objectives and project goals on a day-to-day basis, while being open to feedback and professional development opportunities
Assist in drafting and executing communications plans across earned, owned, events, and stakeholder engagement channels
Support media outreach efforts, including pitching stories and tracking coverage, and help maintain media lists and reporter research
Contribute to the development of owned and social content to ensure alignment with broader campaign efforts
Draft and edit written materials such as briefing documents, press releases, advisories, blog posts, and social content
Support presentations for clients and help identify opportunities to add value to client engagements in partnership with senior team members
Develop initial communications strategies for local, regional, national, and/or global audiences
Draft press releases, blogs, op-eds, briefing documents, organic content, and other communications materials with limited revision needed
Continue to develop and maintain relationships with influential media to secure and grow coverage
Use existing press contacts at a variety of levels and across various beats
Pitch and secure press coverage for clients with ease
Plan and assist in executing events and key moments for clients
Qualification
Required
3+ years of public affairs, strategic communications or public relations experience, preferably in a communications agency, nonprofit, political or corporate communications setting
Exceptional presentation, writing and analytical skills and the ability to write both strategically and creatively under tight timelines
Proven project management experience
Preferred
Strong writing and editing capabilities
Media relations experience and existing reporter relationships is a plus
Knowledge of AP style
Knowledge of Cision or Meltwater is a plus
Benefits
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
Company
Bully Pulpit International
We are an outcomes agency at the intersection of business, politics, and policy. We make change possible.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Broad Sky PartnersSvoboda Capital
2023-04-20Series Unknown
2016-09-15Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Cara McVie
Partner and CFO
Kim Axelrod
Partner & Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
Business Insider
2026-02-04
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