Managing Director, Public Affairs & Strategic Communications (Technology)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeHybrid
location_onFirst Drive West, San Francisco, California, 94129, United States
About Bully Pulpit International
Bully Pulpit International (BPI) is an outcomes agency composed of strategists, data scientists, and artists. We come from politics, brands, and government to communicate without barriers and measure what matters. With over 350 team members across six countries and thirteen offices—including Berlin, Brussels, Chicago, D.C., London, Los Angeles, New York, Oslo, San Francisco, and Zürich—we apply unique expertise in strategic communications, public affairs, research, and digital marketing. Our mission is to create sophisticated, customized strategies that make change possible for both American and European clients.
About the Role
We are seeking an outcomes-driven Managing Director to join our Public Affairs & Strategic Communications practice, specifically for a portfolio of high-stakes Technology clients. This is a leadership position for a proven professional who can operate at the intersection of business, politics, and public policy, combining strategic consulting rigor with the agility and urgency of a modern political campaign.
Reporting to a Partner, you will serve as a cultural anchor for the firm, shaping agency strategy while acting as a senior advisor to C-suite leaders. You are not just an account lead; you are an external thought leader and an expert strategist in the tech vertical. Your day-to-day involves serving as the senior strategic contributor to executive leaders, guiding them through complex challenges related to corporate reputation, public affairs, and market positioning. You will independently run large, multi-service books of business, overseeing integrated communications campaigns that coordinate policy intelligence, message development, media, and digital advocacy. Beyond client management, you will drive agency culture by mentoring future leaders, identifying top-tier talent, and providing critical feedback on the organization's long-term strategic direction.
Hiring Process & Application
BPI is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging. We consider applications holistically, and if your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to submit an application. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.
Equal Opportunity
BPI Group is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on individual commitment to excellence. We want 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 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.
Work location
Work model: Hybrid
First Drive West, San Francisco, California, 94129, United States
San Francisco, California
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleServe as senior strategic advisor to C-suite technology leaders on reputation and public affairs
- check_circleOversee execution of integrated communications campaigns across policy, media, and digital advocacy
- check_circleDrive new business development and secure new client wins in the technology sector
- check_circleProvide strategic feedback to Executive Leadership on organization-wide governance and direction
- check_circleMentor future leaders and identify industry talent to strengthen agency culture
- check_circleAct as industry thought leader through networking, speaking engagements, and published content
- check_circleManage agency resources, time allocation, and team delivery for complex client accounts
Requirements
- verified12+ years of senior experience in strategic communications, public affairs, or a leadership role at an integrated agency or consulting firm
- verifiedDeep expertise in advising executive-level clients within the Technology sector
- verifiedExperience running integrated campaigns (combining earned, owned, and paid media)
- verifiedKnowledge of the current political, media, and cultural landscape
Benefits & Perks
check_circle100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurancecheck_circle401(k) program with employer match up to 4%check_circleGenerous time off for vacationcheck_circle$50 monthly phone reimbursementcheck_circleUnlimited sick timecheck_circle16 weeks of paid leave for new parents
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Day-to-day, the Managing Director, Public Affairs & Strategic Communications (Technology) at Bully Pulpit International will serve as senior strategic advisor to c-suite technology leaders on reputation and public affairs; oversee execution of integrated communications campaigns across policy, media, and digital advocacy; drive new business development and secure new client wins in the technology sector; and provide strategic feedback to executive leadership on organization-wide governance and direction.
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To qualify for the Managing Director, Public Affairs & Strategic Communications (Technology) at Bully Pulpit International position, applicants should have: 12+ years of senior experience in strategic communications, public affairs, or a leadership role at an integrated agency or consulting firm; Deep expertise in advising executive-level clients within the Technology sector; Experience running integrated campaigns (combining earned, owned, and paid media); and Knowledge of the current political, media, and cultural landscape.
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Managing Director, Public Affairs & Strategic Communications (Technology) at Bully Pulpit International is based in First Drive West, San Francisco, California, 94129, United States. This is a hybrid role.
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Bully Pulpit International has listed this Managing Director, Public Affairs & Strategic Communications (Technology) role as hybrid.
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About Bully Pulpit International
Bully Pulpit International is an advertising services firm headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, operating at the intersection of business, politics, and policy. Founded by leaders of the Obama campaign, the agency leverages its deep political roots to develop sophisticated, customized strategies for a diverse client base. This roster includes established market leaders, new economy firms, philanthropists, CEOs, and elected officials. The company addresses the specific challenge faced by these varied brands: establishing differentiated and lasting bonds with consumers within a fragmented media landscape marked by deep skepticism and rapidly shifting cultural dynamics.
The firm operates on the premise that reputation is critical to business return on investment, requiring consumers to believe not just in brand messaging but in the underlying purpose. Bully Pulpit International combines proprietary technology with deeper insights to build brand believers with the speed and agility required by the modern market. The agency focuses on making change possible through its specialized approach, helping organizations navigate complex environments to create meaningful connections with their audiences.
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