Director, Culture Change (Los Angeles Only)
Bully Pulpit International, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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.
Starting Salary Range: $110,000 - $140,000
Expectation to work from the LA office at least 3 days a week
The Impact You Will Make Bully Pulpit International is seeking a Director, Culture Change. We're looking for someone who is a strategic leader who understands how culture shapes what people think, how they feel, and what they do. You will guide clients in identifying the cultural forces most relevant to their audiences and lead integrated programs that translate those insights into action. You will partner closely with clients to understand the change they want to see in the world and translate those objectives into strategies that leverage cultural moments, narratives, creators, partnerships, and media ecosystems to reach and engage key audiences. This person is a hands‑on, strategic leader responsible for partnering with a range of clients from the c‑suite to cause champions, to deliver solutions, oversee the development of strategy, and guide execution with an integrated team of brilliant narrative strategists, creator engagors, and public affairs professionals.
Responsibilities
Help lead strategic direction across a variety of clients while supervising junior staff and partnering with colleagues from across the agency's disciplines.
Act as a primary point of contact for clients; track and solve client issues.
Inspire client confidence and advise on complex engagements that translate bold ideas into real‑world outcomes.
Develop in‑depth knowledge of the industry and client business needs.
Find meaningful opportunities for clients and lead the development of a holistic, long‑term culture change strategy and orchestrate its implementation.
Act as a mentor and leader for those members who support your clients.
Maintain strong active relationships with key client partners at both senior and mid- management levels.
Be poised in complex project environments, working with both long‑range and short‑term business objectives and management of multiple partners.
Deliver formal and informal presentations to clients as well as internal team members.
Develop a variety of client deliverables from social content to strategy memorandums to messaging architecture.
Be part of a growing company and talented senior staff team.
8+ years of leadership experience in social impact, consulting, or related strategic fields
5+ years in integrated narrative and/or impact (persuasion or direct response).
Proven track record of developing and executing high‑impact strategies for complex social challenges
Experience managing multiple client relationships and cross‑functional teams simultaneously
Exceptional strategic thinking and analytical skills with ability to see both big picture and operational details
Demonstrated expertise in uncovering organizational needs and establishing relationships with senior level clients.
Previous direct management experience.
Understanding of current social impact landscape and emerging trends
Excellent communication skills with ability to influence at senior levels
Cultural fluency and ability to engage diverse stakeholders, including influencers and community leaders
Flexibility to accommodate change and thrive amid ambiguity.
Strong social, customer service, presentation and analytical skills.
Strong self‑discipline and time management skills.
Proven ability to balance revenue, client happiness and operational responsibilities while meeting deadlines.
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 or 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.
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Starting Salary Range: $110,000 - $140,000
Expectation to work from the LA office at least 3 days a week
The Impact You Will Make Bully Pulpit International is seeking a Director, Culture Change. We're looking for someone who is a strategic leader who understands how culture shapes what people think, how they feel, and what they do. You will guide clients in identifying the cultural forces most relevant to their audiences and lead integrated programs that translate those insights into action. You will partner closely with clients to understand the change they want to see in the world and translate those objectives into strategies that leverage cultural moments, narratives, creators, partnerships, and media ecosystems to reach and engage key audiences. This person is a hands‑on, strategic leader responsible for partnering with a range of clients from the c‑suite to cause champions, to deliver solutions, oversee the development of strategy, and guide execution with an integrated team of brilliant narrative strategists, creator engagors, and public affairs professionals.
Responsibilities
Help lead strategic direction across a variety of clients while supervising junior staff and partnering with colleagues from across the agency's disciplines.
Act as a primary point of contact for clients; track and solve client issues.
Inspire client confidence and advise on complex engagements that translate bold ideas into real‑world outcomes.
Develop in‑depth knowledge of the industry and client business needs.
Find meaningful opportunities for clients and lead the development of a holistic, long‑term culture change strategy and orchestrate its implementation.
Act as a mentor and leader for those members who support your clients.
Maintain strong active relationships with key client partners at both senior and mid- management levels.
Be poised in complex project environments, working with both long‑range and short‑term business objectives and management of multiple partners.
Deliver formal and informal presentations to clients as well as internal team members.
Develop a variety of client deliverables from social content to strategy memorandums to messaging architecture.
Be part of a growing company and talented senior staff team.
8+ years of leadership experience in social impact, consulting, or related strategic fields
5+ years in integrated narrative and/or impact (persuasion or direct response).
Proven track record of developing and executing high‑impact strategies for complex social challenges
Experience managing multiple client relationships and cross‑functional teams simultaneously
Exceptional strategic thinking and analytical skills with ability to see both big picture and operational details
Demonstrated expertise in uncovering organizational needs and establishing relationships with senior level clients.
Previous direct management experience.
Understanding of current social impact landscape and emerging trends
Excellent communication skills with ability to influence at senior levels
Cultural fluency and ability to engage diverse stakeholders, including influencers and community leaders
Flexibility to accommodate change and thrive amid ambiguity.
Strong social, customer service, presentation and analytical skills.
Strong self‑discipline and time management skills.
Proven ability to balance revenue, client happiness and operational responsibilities while meeting deadlines.
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 or 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.
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