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Head of Communications Planning

$110k - $130k

Bully Pulpit International

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 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 - $130,000 (+ annual bonus)
Expectation to work from one of our offices (DC, NYC, SF, CHI, LA) at least 3 days a week
You will act as a client lead directly owning the relationship and overseeing the lifecycle of an account from the initial new business pitch to final reporting. This role requires a hybrid skill set: the political savvy of a lobbyist, the creative flair of an ad executive, and the precision of a project manager.
You don't just wait for news to happen; Strategic Account Leadership

Serve as the primary point of contact for senior-level decision-makers, offering real-time strategic counsel with minimal oversight.
Shepherd projects across multi-disciplinary service teams, including media planning, media buying, creative, measurement, and data insights.
Content & Media Excellence

High-Stakes Writing: Oversee the production of everything from high-level strategic memos and communications plans to tactical press releases, op-eds, and social media content.
Manage internal teams across different offices to ensure quality control and adherence to tight deadlines.
Business Development

Growth Strategy: Partner with agency leadership to identify, draft, and present proposals for new business opportunities.
Relationship Building: Expand existing accounts while establishing trust with prospective clients through compelling pitch decks and presentations.

Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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