Bully Pulpit Interactive 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. BPI specializes in public affairs, corporate reputation and social impact. A growing firm, we sit on both coasts and between and connecting Silicon Valley technology, Madison Avenue creative, Washington policy and real people. The Impact You Will Make As a Sr. Director, you will play a pivotal role in our agency's success by leading some of the agency’s largest paid media clients 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. + Salary range - $150,000 - $175,000 + Expectation to work from one of our offices (Chicago, DC, NYC, SF) at least 3 days a week What the Day-to-Day Looks Like + Help drive BPI’s overall media offering and lead cross-team projects like convergent TV, new channel exploration and reach + frequency solutions + Serve as senior point person on fast-paced, cross-channel accounts + Support the agency’s media investment strategy by brokering relationships with vendors to bring outside the box and innovative solutions to our team and our clients + 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 Requirements + At least 10 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 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. 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, 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. BPI is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. We consider applications holistically and you may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings! Let’s keep in touch. Follow us on and at @bpimedia.com