Director, Insight & Strategy (All U.S. Offices)

Global Prairie; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Prairie is seeking a Director of Insight & Strategy to guide clients through complex brand, communications and public affairs challenges with insight-driven strategic counsel.

You will translate data, research and audience understanding into clear points of view, recommendations and executive-ready deliverables, working with researchers, strategists and creatives to fuse creativity with rigorous analysis.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in strategy, communications, consulting, analytics, account planning, audience insights, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience creating insight-driven strategic recommendations and client-facing counsel.
• Strong writing, presentation and storytelling skills.
• Experience supporting public affairs, issues management, reputation management or stakeholder engagement preferred.
• Experience with audience intelligence platforms such as MRI-Simmons, Pulsar or similar tools is a plus.
• Experience with AI-enabled analysis platforms such as ChatGPT and Claude.

Responsibilities

• Harnesses data, research and audience intelligence to develop strategies across brand, communications, public affairs and reputation initiatives.
• Leads and guides the application of research, audience intelligence and analytics to uncover meaningful insights and strategic recommendations and deliver them through a storytelling lens.
• Evaluates, interprets and challenges data and research findings to ensure recommendations are well-supported and strategically sound.
• Translates complex information, research and analytics into compelling narratives, points of view and executive-level recommendations.
• Produces high-quality strategic deliverables, executive presentations and written recommendations.
• Designs and facilitates workshops for client audiences.
• Collaborates with creative teams to ensure strategic consistency.
• Serves as a strategic consultant to internal and external teams.
• Mentors Managers and Associates within the Insight & Strategy team.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Writing skills

Client consulting

Mentorship

Workshop facilitation

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a Director, Insight & Strategy who will play a pivotal role in helping clients navigate complex business,communicationsand stakeholder challenges through insight-driven strategic counsel. This individual will translate data, research and audience understanding into clear points of view, recommendations and actionable strategies across brand, communications, publicaffairsand reputation-focused initiatives.

You will work closely with researchers,strategistsand creatives to develop integrated strategies rooted in both creativity and analytical rigor. Central to this role is a deep fluency in translating complex information and data into clear, compelling narratives,recommendationsand executive-ready deliverables.

WHAT WE’D LIKE TO SEE

Global Prairie was built on purpose to help organizations deliver on theirs. Inspired by the belief that business should be a force for good in the world, Global Prairie re-invented the typical marketing agency model, embedding purpose into our business from day one. We operate at the intersection of marketing strategy, creativity and technology, delivering deep, innovative thinking – quickly. Because we don’t operate as a traditional agency in terms of process, structure or output, we look for team members with an entrepreneurial spirit who embrace innovation and are comfortable working with best-in-class leaders.

• Collaborative
• Optimistic
• Resilient
• Flexible
• Curious
• Community-minded and philanthropic

Strong candidates for this specific role will demonstrate:

• Sophisticated strategic and analytical thinking
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills
• Sound judgment and intellectual curiosity
• The ability to interpret and challenge complex information,
• Confidence counseling clients through complex stakeholder challenges
• Adaptability and strong mentorship capabilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Harnesses data,researchand audience intelligence to develop strategies across brand, communications, publicaffairsand reputation initiatives.
• Leads and guides the application of research, audienceintelligenceand analytics to uncover meaningful insights and strategic recommendations and deliver them through a storytelling lens.
• Evaluates,interpretsand challenges data and research findings to ensure recommendations are well-supported and strategically sound.
• Translates complex information, research and analytics into compelling narratives, points of view and executive-level recommendations.
• Produces high-quality strategic deliverables, executivepresentationsand written recommendations.
• Designs andfacilitatesworkshops for client audiences.
• Collaborates with creative teams to ensure strategic consistency.
• Serves as a strategic consultant to internal and external teams.li>
• Mentors Managers and Associates within the Insight & Strategy team.

Additionally, the ideal candidate meets these qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in strategy, communications, consulting, analytics, account planning, audience insights, or related fields.
• Demonstratedexperience creating insight-driven strategic recommendations and client-facing counsel.
• Strong writing,presentationand storytelling skills.
• Experience supporting public affairs, issues management, reputation management or stakeholder engagement preferred.
• Experience with audience intelligence platforms such as MRI-Simmons, Pulsar or similar tools is a plus.
• Experience with AI-enabled analysis platforms such as ChatGPT and Claude.

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The final agreed upon compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including but not limited to: candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experiences and may fall outside the range shown. As a 'Best for the World' Benefit Corporation and Employee-Owned organization, Global Prairie offers a best-in-class total rewards package, which includes healthcare coverage, ESOP retirement plan, 401k matching, Health & Wellness stipends and a broad range of other benefits.

• Expected Compensation Range: $95,000-$150,000

Important Note: Global Prairie's People & Operations (talent management) team is based in our Kansas City, MO office, which is why you see Kansas City listed as the location for this posting. However, please be sure to indicate your office location preference when completing the application.

WHAT GLOBAL PRAIRIE OFFERS

We are a purpose-driven global marketing firm founded on the belief that business should be a force for good in the world. Driving measurable, impactful results for organizations committed to making the world a better place is not simply the work Global Prairie does for its clients — it is the bedrock principle on which the company is built. As a Public Benefit Corporation, a top 1% certified B Corporation (B-Corp), and a 100% employee-owned company, we meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency.

We are a team of smart, driven individuals who partner with our clients to create positive change. Our shared commitment to making the world a better place unites us. In addition, we recognize and celebrate our individual strengths and contributions.

Our culture is best-in-class. With generous, industry-leading benefits, supportive and progressive employee programs, collaborative office environments, and top percentile compensation packages, the culture at Global Prairie is unparalleled. And, due to our proud status as a 100% employee-owned company, each member of the Global Prairie team stands to personally benefit from Global Prairie’s success.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK CONDITIONS

The physical activity required of this position includes standing, walking, lifting, pulling, pushing, kneeling, reaching, stooping, talking, hearing and use of repetitive motion. Light work is required of this position, occasionally lifting or moving objects between 10-20 pounds. The visual acuity of this position requires the ability to operate a motor vehicle. This position will not be substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Creativity, great ideas and lasting impact come from diverse teams. Global Prairie is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.