Director, Media Planning (TEMP)

Location: D.C., New York, Chicago, Denver or San Francisco (Hybrid), or Full Time Remote

Bully Pulpit International is an outcomes agency made up of strategists, data scientists, and artists. We come from politics, brands, and government, communicate without barriers, and measure what matters. We have over 250 team members in six countries and ten offices — Berlin, Brussels, Chicago, D.C., Düsseldorf, London, New York, Oslo, San Francisco, and Zürich. We apply our unique expertise in strategic communications, public affairs, research, and digital marketing to create sophisticated and customized strategies that make change possible for American and European clients.

The Impact You Will Make

As a Director, you will play a pivotal role in our agency's success by leading some of the agency’s largest paid media client as well as managing a team of media planners across career levels. Your expertise in media planning, especially in the public affairs, leadership, and strategic thinking will be essential in achieving our client's objectives and driving growth for our agency.

What the Day-to-Day Looks Like

• Lead, mentor, and directly manage media planning team members, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment
• Serve as senior point person on fast-paced, cross-channel accounts
• Work with Marketing Analytics, Buying and Insights to identify and test new offerings
• Identify opportunities for workflow and process enhancements within the team, working closely with the media leadership team to implement improvements that streamline operations and enhance efficiency
• Contribute to agency new business through budgeting exercises, completing pitch decks, and participating in pitches, as necessary

What You Bring

• At least 6 years working in media/advertising
• Experience working across some of our client verticals, ideally public affairs or corporate reputation
• A direct response test & learn mindset that can be applied to our persuasion focused clients
• Ability to stretch up and down - both managing up as needed and being a team player when more junior folks need a hand
• Partnership experience preferred, specifically in either the paid influencer or sponsored content space
• Strong leadership, direct team management, and training skills
• Exceptional communication and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed client performance targets
• A passion for mentoring and developing team members

BPI offers a wide range of benefits to U.S.-based employees. BPI’s benefits prioritize employee wellness and progressive support to our diverse workforce.

• 100% company-paid healthcare, vision & dental for employees
• Matching 401k contributions up to 4%
• Generous vacation package
• Unlimited sick leave
• Generous holiday schedule
• 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents
• $50 monthly phone reimbursement
• Pre-tax commuter benefits

BPI offers a comprehensive offers base salary of $120,000- $135,000 with an annual discretionary bonus and generous benefits. Estimated starting base salary will be based on level of experience.

Bully Pulpit Interactive provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants for employment regardless of gender identity, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship status, matriculation, personal appearance, genetic information or other protected group status.

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