Director, Crisis Communications

Bully Pulpit International is an outcomes agency made up of strategists, data scientists, and creatives. We come from politics, brands, non-profits, and government. Our 400-person team now spans six countries and thirteen offices — Berlin, Brussels, Chicago, D.C., London, Los Angeles, New York, Oslo, San Francisco, and Zürich. We apply our unique expertise across strategic communications, public affairs, research, and digital marketing to create sophisticated and customized strategies for both American and European clients. Starting Salary Range: $110,000 - $135,000 (+ annual bonus) Location: Expectation to work in-person from DC, New York or Chicago at least 3 days a week, and remotely the balance of the time. The Impact You Will Make As Director, you will lead strategic efforts for clients navigating serious public challenges and reputational risks. You will lead client work from end to end—managing the immediate emergency response, guiding them through the peak of a crisis, and helping them rebuild their brand afterward. This role demands a combination of political acumen, discretion, creative problem-solving, and meticulous project management. As a true "player-coach," you are equally comfortable advising executives on strategy as you are executing hands-on deliverables. You excel in fast-moving environments, possess a sharp ability to distill complex issues into compelling narratives, and bring an entrepreneurial, can-do spirit to intense situations. You recognize that