Bully Pulpit International

14 open positions

Open Positions (14)

Manager, Media Planning

chicago, Illinois | Aug 13

We have more than 400 team members in six countries and thirteen offices — Berlin, Brussels, Chicago, D.C., London, Los Angeles, New York, Oslo, San Francisco, and Zürich. In this position as an Associate Director, Media Planning, you will conduct media, industry, or company research to enable the agency to construct highly accurate, strategic advertising and marketing plans. What You Bring 3-5 years of professional experience in digital media strategy, media planning, and campaign management (agency experience strongly preferred)Experience managing campaigns for corporate reputation, public affairs, and/or political clientsEnthusiasm for Democratic/progressive politics and excitement to work alongside non-profit, advocacy, and corporate public affairs clientsDemonstrated capability in creating media plans, conducting vendor RFP processes, negotiating rates/added value, and analyzing campaign performance against KPIsStrong proficiency with Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets for budget tracking, performance data manipulation, and reportingDemonstrated ability to quickly learn and navigate new digital systems, emerging media tech, and specialized proprietary tools with minimal downtimeAbility to indirectly manage junior staff through task management and skill developmentStrong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with experience synthesizing campaign data into actionable client insights Benefits

Full-Time

Associate Director, Media Planning

spokane, Washington | Jul 24

Location: Spokane Valley OverviewBully 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 400 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.The Impact You Will MakeIn this position as an Associate Director, Media Planning, you will act as a core contributor to team priorities, effectively communicating the strategic value and the "why" behind specific departmental goals to the broader media team. You will also help develop, articulate, and evangelize the agency-wide departmental view on media strategy, emerging tactics, and technical execution, in addition to conducting deep-dive media, industry, or company research to allow the agency to develop highly accurate, innovative, and strategic advertising and marketing plans.What the Day-to-Day Looks Like Media Strategy & ExecutionIndependently run mid-spend campaigns from inception to completion.Regularly present sophisticated media strategies, performance insights, and campaign reporting directly to clients.Develop comprehensive, data-backed media plans that align with client and campaign objectives, collaborating with Client/Account Leads to ensure deliverables map back to high-level strategic approaches.Lead end-to-end campaign implementation and management, overseeing how campaigns are executed, optimized, and analyzed across various digital and traditional platforms, including partner negotiation and contracting.Proactively identify, improve upon, and develop new processes to streamline cross-team communication and ensure flawless execution of media plans.Collaboration & Workflow ManagementFoster strong, collaborative working relationships across all client and internal specialty teams to facilitate seamless execution.Identify distinct areas for team-wide workflow and operational process improvements, partnering with Planning Directors to implement scalable solutions.Team Management & MentorshipAttract, retain, and elevate talent across the paid media team through active, empathetic management, regular mentorship, and structured training.Serve as a role model for junior and mid-level planners, providing guidance on campaign management, analytical thinking, and client communication muscle.What You Bring6–9 years of relevant work experience in digital media strategy, planning, and direct-IO buying (agency experience preferred).Proven track record of independently running campaigns for corporate reputation, public affairs, and/or political clients.Enthusiasm for Democratic/progressive politics and excitement to work alongside our nonprofit, advocacy, and corporate social impact clients in addition to larger, corporate reputation accounts.Advanced analytical thinking capabilities, with strong hands-on experience utilizing media consumption tools and business intelligence/dashboard software.Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and navigate new digital systems, emerging media tech, and specialized proprietary tools with minimal downtime.Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets for budget tracking, performance analysis, and data manipulation.Exceptional organizational skills, rigorous attention to detail, and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously.A readiness to work independently, think big, solve complex problems creatively, and scale leadership capabilities rapidly within a fast-paced environment.BenefitsBPI offers benefits to U.S. -based employees, including company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match up to 4%; generous time off for vacation; monthly phone reimbursement; unlimited sick time; and paid parental leave.

Full-Time

Senior Media Planner

spokane, Washington | May 8

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. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is interested in building a career in digital advertising in an agency setting.Salary Range: $58,000 - $65,000Expectation to work from one of our offices (Chicago, DC, NYC, SF, LA) at least 3 days a weekWhat the Day-to-Day Looks LikeSupport lead planners on complex advertising campaigns across all planning, launching, management and reporting aspectsWork closely with internal media buying, marketing analytics teams and client service teams to bring media programs to life.Participate in all phases of advertising campaign planning and execution, including:Research audience insights, develop media mix, budget allocations and integrated media strategies to align with client objectivesLead media plan launches including relevant paperwork, ad trafficking, proof of performance, creative delivery and internal communicationIdentify media KPIs that align with client objectives and monitor and optimize to achieve client goals. Handle any discrepancies among internal and external partnersManage vendor communications, requests for proposals (RFPs) and negotiate items such as rates, terms and conditions, and added valueKeep abreast of media trends and technologies, proactively sharing new opportunities with the wider paid media teamCompile updates on vendor capabilities and offerings; maintain and update internal tracking systemWhat You Bring2-4 year(s) relevant work experience; exposure to digital media planning from internships, fellowships or coursework idealExperience running campaigns for political, public affairs, and/or corporate clientsEnthusiasm for Democratic and progressive politics, and excitement to work with our non-profit and corporate clientsAnalytical thinking skills, with knowledge of media consumption tools like Comscore and Global Web Index (GWI), and business intelligence dashboard software such as Google Analytics, Datorama or TableauStrong Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets skillsStrong organization skills and attention to detailA readiness to work independently, grow quickly, learn new skills, think big, and get the job doneBPI 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 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.

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