Senior Director/Managing Director, Executive Communications
Bully Pulpit International, Olympia, WA, United States
Overview
Bully Pulpit International is an outcomes agency made up of strategists, data scientists, and artists. We come from politics, brands, and government. 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. What You Will Do
As a leader of our Speechwriting & Executive Communication team, you won’t just be a writer—you’ll be a strategic engine. You will: Own the Narrative : Partner with BPI’s non-profit, corporate, and political clients to define their voice and enhance their visibility. Lead the Charge : Step into a senior role within our Strategic Communications practice, spearheading major client engagements and driving results. The Day-to-Day Looks Like
Intellectual Architecture & Content
While the deliverables vary, this is a role for a rigorous thinker and gifted writer. You won’t just "produce content"; you will architect the intellectual capital of some of the world’s most influential leaders. The Mission : Crafting high-stakes keynote speeches, op-eds, and annual report letters. Leadership : You will set the standard for writing excellence, acting as both a primary author for critical communications and a high-level mentor who sharpens the creative instincts of our junior team.
Executive Platform Innovation
You will collaborate with clients and internal partners not just to develop and put language to ideas, but to build the platforms to elevate and share them.
Client & Account Partnership
You serve as a high-level advisor to BPI’s partners and our client’s C-suite leaders. Strategic Counsel : Rather than just managing "daily execution," you act as a trusted strategist for executive-level decision-makers. Account Management : You work with BPI’s internal teams to further their vision and solidify BPI’s role as an essential partner.
Firm Growth & Thought Leadership
We want a leader who builds—both relationships and reputations. The Pitch : You are comfortable leading the charge on new business, drafting proposals that feel like a call to action rather than a sales deck. External Profile : You will contribute to the agency’s own intellectual capital, sharing insights on trends you and we are seeing. Expansion : Your best business development tool is your brilliance; you grow existing relationships by consistently delivering ideas that the client didn’t even know they needed.
Agency Strategy & Culture
You are a stakeholder in our future. Legacy Building : You’ll provide critical feedback on the agency’s long-term strategic direction, helping us evolve as fast as the world around us. Mentorship : You drive our culture by spotting and nurturing “industry-leading talent,” ensuring the next generation of BPI leaders is as hungry and creative as you are.
Qualifications
12-15 years of research, writing, and communications experience, preferably in a communications agency, nonprofit, political or corporate communications setting Excellent written and oral communications skills Ability to work with clients of different backgrounds and styles, who request deliverables ranging from a tweet to a toast, an op-ed to a journal article, a commencement address to an industry conference keynote Exceptional ability to deliver both creative and strategic writing under tight timelines Sharp analytical skills and the ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative research into clear and compelling messaging Proven project management experience, including overseeing a team producing deliverables for multiple clients Experience providing clear feedback to team members Strong interpersonal skills that build trust and rapport with clients over long time periods Expertise with Google Suite
Compensation & Benefits
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. We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions based on individual commitment to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic unlawful by applicable 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. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter at bpigroup.com.
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Bully Pulpit International is an outcomes agency made up of strategists, data scientists, and artists. We come from politics, brands, and government. 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. What You Will Do
As a leader of our Speechwriting & Executive Communication team, you won’t just be a writer—you’ll be a strategic engine. You will: Own the Narrative : Partner with BPI’s non-profit, corporate, and political clients to define their voice and enhance their visibility. Lead the Charge : Step into a senior role within our Strategic Communications practice, spearheading major client engagements and driving results. The Day-to-Day Looks Like
Intellectual Architecture & Content
While the deliverables vary, this is a role for a rigorous thinker and gifted writer. You won’t just "produce content"; you will architect the intellectual capital of some of the world’s most influential leaders. The Mission : Crafting high-stakes keynote speeches, op-eds, and annual report letters. Leadership : You will set the standard for writing excellence, acting as both a primary author for critical communications and a high-level mentor who sharpens the creative instincts of our junior team.
Executive Platform Innovation
You will collaborate with clients and internal partners not just to develop and put language to ideas, but to build the platforms to elevate and share them.
Client & Account Partnership
You serve as a high-level advisor to BPI’s partners and our client’s C-suite leaders. Strategic Counsel : Rather than just managing "daily execution," you act as a trusted strategist for executive-level decision-makers. Account Management : You work with BPI’s internal teams to further their vision and solidify BPI’s role as an essential partner.
Firm Growth & Thought Leadership
We want a leader who builds—both relationships and reputations. The Pitch : You are comfortable leading the charge on new business, drafting proposals that feel like a call to action rather than a sales deck. External Profile : You will contribute to the agency’s own intellectual capital, sharing insights on trends you and we are seeing. Expansion : Your best business development tool is your brilliance; you grow existing relationships by consistently delivering ideas that the client didn’t even know they needed.
Agency Strategy & Culture
You are a stakeholder in our future. Legacy Building : You’ll provide critical feedback on the agency’s long-term strategic direction, helping us evolve as fast as the world around us. Mentorship : You drive our culture by spotting and nurturing “industry-leading talent,” ensuring the next generation of BPI leaders is as hungry and creative as you are.
Qualifications
12-15 years of research, writing, and communications experience, preferably in a communications agency, nonprofit, political or corporate communications setting Excellent written and oral communications skills Ability to work with clients of different backgrounds and styles, who request deliverables ranging from a tweet to a toast, an op-ed to a journal article, a commencement address to an industry conference keynote Exceptional ability to deliver both creative and strategic writing under tight timelines Sharp analytical skills and the ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative research into clear and compelling messaging Proven project management experience, including overseeing a team producing deliverables for multiple clients Experience providing clear feedback to team members Strong interpersonal skills that build trust and rapport with clients over long time periods Expertise with Google Suite
Compensation & Benefits
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. We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions based on individual commitment to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic unlawful by applicable 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. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter at bpigroup.com.
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