Senior Director, Strategic Communications

Responsibilities

• Strategic Account Leadership
• Executive Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for senior-level decision-makers, offering real-time strategic counsel with minimal oversight.
• Campaign Architecture: Set the strategy for and oversee the execution of earned and owned media campaigns, ensuring they align with the client’s long-term goals.
• Integrated Execution: Shepherd projects across multi-disciplinary service teams, including media planning, media buying, creative, measurement, and data insights.
• Content & Media Excellence
• High-Stakes Writing: Oversee the production of everything from high-level strategic memos and communications plans to tactical press releases, op-eds, and social media content.
• Media Relations: Proactively develop earned media strategies, leveraging existing reporter relationships to place stories that move the needle on key issues.
• Team Management & Mentorship
• Workflow Oversight: Manage internal teams across different offices to ensure quality control and adherence to tight deadlines.
• Professional Development: Act as a coach and/or direct manager for junior staff, providing clear feedback and supporting their professional development.

Requirements

• 8–10+ years in public affairs, PR, or strategic comms (agency or political background preferred).
• Master of AP Style; ability to pivot between creative storytelling and analytical strategic reporting.
• Proficiency in media monitoring software (Cision, Meltwater) and social media marketing platforms.
• Proven track record of managing multi-client deliverables and leading cross-functional teams with minimal oversight.
• Ability to stay calm and provide "real-time" recommendations under high-pressure, tight-timeline scenarios.

Benefits

• BPI 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’s benefits prioritize employee wellness and progressive support to our diverse workforce.