Associate Director, Media Planning

District of Columbia, USA (Hybrid)

$100K/yr – $110K/yrMid Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 3 hrs ago

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Independently run mid-spend clients and advertising 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 closely 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
  • Foster strong, collaborative working relationships across all client and internal specialty teams (Buying, Marketing Analytics, Insights) to facilitate seamless execution
  • Identify distinct areas for team-wide workflow and operational process improvements, partnering with Planning Directors to implement scalable solutions
  • Attract, 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

Requirements

  • 6-9 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 non-profit, 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 (e.g. GWI, Comscore) and business intelligence/dashboard software (e.g. Datorama, Google Analytics, or Tableau)
  • 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

Benefits

  • 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
  • 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents
  • BPI's benefits prioritize employee wellness and progressive support to our diverse workforce.
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Bully Pulpit International (BPI) is an outcomes agency at the intersection of business, politics, and policy. Born in politics and founded by leaders of the Obama campaign, we apply our unique expertise from these experiences to create sophisticated and customized strategies for companies, causes and candidates. Our clients include established market leaders, new economy firms, philanthropists, CEOs, and elected officials. What these varied brands share in common is the growing need to establish differentiated and lasting bonds with their consumers in a world of fragmented media, deep skepticism, and rapidly changing culture. Reputation has never been more relevant to business ROI, and in our view requires consumers to believe — not only in what a brand is saying, but also in why. We combine proprietary technology and deeper insights to build believers with the speed and agility that today’s market requires.At Bully Pulpit International, we make change possible. To us, this is more than a commitment—it's a passion. Because we truly believe in the work we do.

Founded in 2009
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
270 employees (95 in marketing)
63% recommend to a friend
74% CEO approval

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$100K/yr – $110K/yr

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Funding

Last Raise
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Funding History

  • Apr 2023
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  • Sep 2016
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Associate Director, Media Planning

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