Senior Director – Paid Media, Partnerships

Bully Pulpit International

. Lead complex paid media engagements and serve as a trusted strategic advisor to senior clients .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in paid media strategy and execution, with a strong focus on client engagement and relationship building. Capable of leading large teams and driving operational efficiency while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

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12+ Years Experience In Paid MediaStrategic And Tactical Expertise In Paid MediaExperience In Public Affairs And Political CampaignsLeadership In Large Client EngagementsUnderstanding Of Political And Media Landscape

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Hard Skills

Paid Media StrategyDigital MediaIntegrated MarketingCampaign PlanningCampaign OptimizationData MeasurementOperational EfficiencyAI ApplicationsAutomationClient Relationship Management

Soft Skills

Intellectual CuriositySound JudgmentOrganizational SkillsCollaborationContinuous Improvement

Industry Keywords

Public AffairsCorporate ReputationPolitical MediaMedia PartnershipsEmerging OpportunitiesCapacity PlanningResource AllocationTeam DevelopmentClient ObjectivesMedia Landscape

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex paid media engagements and serve as a trusted strategic advisor to senior clients
Bring new media categories, products, partnerships, and emerging opportunities to clients
Translate the changing media landscape into recommendations connecting audience behavior, platforms, data, measurement, and client objectives
Set standards for media strategy and execution
Lead and develop senior members of a multi-functional 50+ person Paid Media + Partnerships team across offices and remote
Establish expectations, accountability, and standards for teams and client work
Partner with Operations and department leadership on capacity planning, staffing, resource allocation, and team development
Maintain a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Improve workflows and processes to drive operational efficiency
Identify new services, products, partnerships, and capabilities for BPI’s Paid Media + Partnerships offering
Champion practical applications of AI and automation
Contribute to new business, expand client relationships, and identify growth opportunities
Build relationships across platforms, publishers, technology companies, media partners, and the broader industry

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of experience in paid media, digital media, integrated marketing, political media, public affairs, or a related field, including significant experience in a senior leadership role
Experience in public affairs, corporate reputation, or political campaigns strongly preferred
Deep strategic and tactical expertise across modern paid media, with the ability to advise senior executives while understanding how campaigns are planned, bought, optimized, and measured
Demonstrated experience leading large and complex client engagements and serving as a trusted advisor to senior and executive-level clients
Intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, and a willingness to challenge the status quo while maintaining a high bar for quality and client outcomes
Strong understanding of the current political, media, technology, and cultural landscape and how those forces shape paid media strategy
Ability to operate with a high level of organization and precision while leading multiple teams, clients, and workstreams simultaneously

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) program with employer match up to 4%
Generous time off for vacation
$50 monthly phone reimbursement
Unlimited sick time
16 weeks of paid leave for new parents