Head of Production

Bully Pulpit Interactive 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. BPI specializes in public affairs, corporate reputation, and social impact. A growing firm, we sit on both coasts and connect Silicon Valley technology, Madison Avenue creative, Washington policy and real people.

The Opportunity to Make an Impact

We are an ambitious, quickly expanding team looking for a Head of Production that can help us create integrated global campaigns. You are an ambitious and creative production leader looking for the chance to make an impact for both the biggest brands in the world and the most important mission-driven organizations fighting for meaningful change in the country. This is an opportunity to help lead a growing, talented creative team forward while producing impactful and meaningful work. 

The ideal candidate brings an indefatigable spirit of creative problem-solving to the advertising production process; someone who is excited to help lead our production function during an exciting phase of growth and transition. If you are curious, driven and hungry for the chance to have a real impact at a growing, ambitious agency, this could be the role for you.

• Overview. As Head of Production, you will oversee the team producing all agency ad productions—ranging from $10,000 rapid-response shoots to $2.5M sophisticated, integrated campaigns. You’ll lead and scale our production capabilities, manage a team of Senior Producers, and help shape the operational backbone of our production process through playbooks, systems, and vendor relationships. You’ll be a key member of the creative leadership team, collaborating across departments to bring ambitious, integrated creative campaigns to life on time and on budget.

• Location: on site 3 days a week in either NYC, DC, or CHI 
• Salary Range : $165,000 - $180,000

You will:

• Oversee all aspects of 360 integrated advertising production across a wide spectrum of budgets, timelines, and complexities
• Manage, mentor, and grow a team of Senior Producers, ensuring high performance and development
• Build and maintain a deep, trusted network of directors, production companies, crew, editors, and post-production partners
• Develop and implement scalable production playbooks, templates, and processes to streamline workflows and drive operational excellence
• Partner closely with Creative, Account, and Strategy leads to ensure seamless execution from brief through delivery
• Scope, bid, and manage productions with clarity and precision
• Lead and negotiate production contracts, usage rights, insurance, permits, and other logistical needs in partnership with our Business Affairs, Legal and Contracts teams
• Act as a trusted advisor and creative problem-solving partner to Clients, Creative and Account teams in high-pressure, fast-moving environments
• Travel to set to oversee key productions on an as-needed basis (estimated 20–30%)

Requirements

You Bring

• 10–15+ years of advertising production experience, including at least several years of leadership in an agency setting
• Proven track record managing productions of varying scale, from nimble doc-style shoots to high-end commercial work
• Experience across the full production lifecycle—pre-pro, production, post, delivery
• Deep knowledge of budgeting, bidding, vendor negotiations, and production legalities
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills with a passion for mentoring producers
• Highly organized, adaptable, and calm under pressure
• Collaborative, communicative, and solutions-oriented with a can-do mindset
• Strong creative instincts and a love for great storytelling

Bonus Points For

• Experience with brand reputation, public affairs, or issue-driven work
• Familiarity with international or multilingual production

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.

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