Associate Director, Creator Partnerships

Bully Pulpit International•Los Angeles, CA

22h•$90,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Bully Pulpit International is an outcomes agency made up of strategists, data scientists, and artists. We come from politics, brands, and government and we communicate without barriers and measure what matters. We have more than 350 team members in 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 that make change possible for both American and European clients. We are seeking a full-time Associate Director, who will drive creator partnerships and activations for a diverse client portfolio spanning public affairs, nonprofit and advocacy campaigns, and electoral politics. Reporting to the Head of Creator Partnerships, you will lead end-to-end strategy and execution for your campaigns, harnessing a deep understanding of platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Substack, and Discord to shift key audiences’ attitudes and behaviors. While the Creator team sits on the Paid Media team, your work will integrate traditional paid creator programs and ongoing organic engagements into authentic partnerships that include short-form video, integrations, events, and more. You will be responsible for managing client work streams and delivering high-impact activations that meet rigorous campaign objectives.

Requirements

7+ years of combined social media and creator marketing. Experience within public affairs, political advocacy, or nonprofit sectors is a strong plus.
Deep knowledge of the creator ecosystem from ideation to execution, including hands-on experience with platform-specific strategies.
Strong ability to pitch strategic recommendations and influence both internal stakeholders and senior-level clients.
Proven track record of managing complex client work streams and moving quickly in a high-pressure environment.
Proficiency in using technology platforms for creator identification, management, and workflow optimization.
An understanding of how cultural narratives drive perception, legitimacy, and behavior.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end creator campaign strategy and execution, using insights-driven approaches to identify the platforms, creators, and cultural moments that best align with client objectives and reach harder-to-reach audiences.
Serve as a platform expert, staying ahead of trends in social subcultures and emerging platforms to advise internal teams and clients on how to activate them through both organic and paid strategies.
Evangelize the "why" behind creator work, helping stakeholders understand the strategic relevance of parasocial trust, authenticity, and cultural legitimacy over simple reach.
Oversee the daily lifecycle of creator programs, including identification, relationship management, negotiation, contracting, and performance tracking across a tiered ecosystem of creators (ranging from micro-influencers to celebrities).
Drive operational efficiency by utilizing technology platforms and innovative tools to improve workflows, identification, and campaign measurement.
Manage high-velocity work streams, navigating competing priorities to meet rigorous campaign deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Drive cross-functional delivery, working with Strategic Communications, Marketing, and Creative teams to ensure creator work is story-first and integrated into the broader campaign narrative.
Partner with Client Services to manage work streams and support pitching and reporting, using cultural fluency to influence client decision-making and articulate strategic value.