Senior Director, Strategic Communications

Job overview

The Senior Director, Strategic Communications role is hybrid, with an expectation to work from an office at least three days a week; the listed location is Washington, DC. The starting salary range is $110,000–$160,000 per year, plus an annual bonus. The role bridges agency leadership and client success at Bully Pulpit International, an outcomes agency working across strategic communications, public affairs, research, and digital marketing. The Senior Director leads client relationships and account strategy from new-business pitches through final reporting. The role aligns earned and owned media campaigns with client goals, coordinates multidisciplinary teams, oversees high-stakes content and media relations, mentors staff, and partners with agency leadership on business development.

What you'll do

• Serve as primary contact for senior-level client decision-makers and provide strategic counsel
• set strategy for and oversee earned and owned media campaigns
• coordinate media planning, buying, creative, measurement, and data insights teams
• oversee strategic memos, communications plans, press releases, op-eds, and social content
• develop earned media strategies and pursue story placements
• manage cross-office workflows and deadlines
• coach or directly manage junior staff
• develop and present proposals for new business
• expand existing accounts and build prospective client relationships.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior director

strategic communications

hybrid

washington dc

bully pulpit international

public affairs

client leadership

earned media

media relations

business development

team management

$110k–$160k

annual bonus

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) employer match up to 4%
• vacation time
• $50 monthly phone reimbursement
• unlimited sick time
• 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents.

Why this role

Office attendance is expected at least three days per week. Benefits for U.S.-based employees include company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) match up to 4%; vacation time; $50 monthly phone reimbursement; unlimited sick time; and 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents.

About the employer

Bully Pulpit International is hiring for this role. Industry: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Sector: 54.