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.

The Impact You Will Make

We are seeking a strategist with 1-5 years of experience who is experienced, innovative, strategic, and passionate to join our growing research and insights team. 

The ideal candidate for this position is someone who has spent time developing messaging and strategy by working with data at a public opinion research firm, in corporate communications, on campaigns, or in government.  In this role, you will be responsible for executing and implementing research design and analysis for leading brands, advocacy organizations and political clients. 

We are looking for a strong critical thinker willing to help us tackle our toughest challenges. We need people who are ready to solve problems and bring both a data-driven mindset and a sensitivity to language, messaging, and persuasion.  

• Salary range: $65,000 - $80,000
• Location: Expectation to work from our DC or NYC office at least 3 days a week

What the Day-to-Day Looks Like

• Drive Development of Strategy, Research, & Analysis. Help advise clients and internal BPI teams on communications strategies, messaging, and targeting.  Work to design survey questionnaires and focus group discussion guides. Produce first draft analysis on research projects – in both written and visual form. 
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally.  Work closely with our Survey Ops team to monitor and manage surveys in the field and focus group recruitment.  Serve as project manager for active research projects. Develop strong points of view on methodology. Guide the creation of client deliverables such as toplines, crosstabs, and time series analyses.
• Anchor Strategy in Insights.  Bring foundational expertise on data-driven communication strategies across BPI and with clients. Work on corporate, public affairs, political and other client related projects to guide targeting and messaging decisions. Support new business proposals and presentation development. 

What You Bring 

• Exceptional writing skills
• 1-5 years’ experience with polling, surveys, research methodology, and analysis
• Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills
• Exceptional analytical, decision making, and time-management skills
• Excels in fast-paced work environments and juggling multiple projects with tight deadlines 
• Outstanding collaboration skills with the ability to work independently and self-directed
• Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite
• Curiosity and some experimentation on how AI can enhance opinion research – both in making work more efficient, and opening new doors

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.

We’re looking for all kinds of people.  

BPI Group is an integrated public affairs agency that delivers outcomes for the top organizations and leaders around the world. With expertise in strategic communications, digital marketing, creative, research, and measurement, we offer a cohesive approach across corporate, policy, and public affairs strategy in today’s interconnected world. By combining incisive strategy and deep tactical expertise, we make change possible. Our transatlantic presence includes offices across eleven markets in the US and Europe.

We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions based on individual commitment to excellence. We want to have 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 characteristics (or those of a family member) 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. 

BPI is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. We consider applications holistically and you may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings!

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