Director of Strategic Client Partnerships

Global Prairie; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

ESOP retirement plan

401k matching

Health & Wellness stipends

Best-in-class total rewards

Job summary

Global Prairie, a purpose-driven global marketing firm, seeks a senior communications leader to drive integrated campaigns from strategy to execution. The role engages cross-functional teams across digital, creative, paid media and research to deliver measurable impact.

Experience in data and tech industries is valued, with a track record of high-stakes client counsel and media relations. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, resilient, and growth-minded, with strong writing and presentation

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in communications, public affairs, journalism, digital marketing, consulting, or similar positions.
• Experience planning, managing and executing complex communications campaigns.
• Experience building relationships and securing favorable brand coverage with media publications at local, regional and national levels.
• Experience in data and tech industries is preferred but not required.
• Effective communication skills – long form written, informal spoken, and formal presentation style.

Responsibilities

• Providing senior-level counsel to clients and internal teams on communications strategy and public affairs opportunities.
• Serving as trusted main contact for clients, leading day-to-day communication and deliverables.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients.
• Leading the development of integrated, multi-channel communications and public affairs strategies.
• Anticipating and analyzing policy, regulatory, political, and media landscapes to guide client strategy.
• coordinating with Global Prairie teams to integrate across deliverables.
• Translating complex issues into clear narratives for policymakers, media, and publics.
• Managing multiple workstreams with strategic alignment and high-quality execution.
• Overseeing creation of client-ready deliverables including messaging frameworks and campaign plans.
• Driving cross-functional collaboration with digital, creative, paid media, research, and earned media teams.

Skills

Strong communication

Writing skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Creative problem solving

Innovative thinking

Growth mindset

Calm under pressure

Job description

Global Prairie, a purpose-driven global marketing firm, seeks a senior communications leader to drive integrated campaigns from strategy to execution. The role engages cross-functional teams across digital, creative, paid media and research to deliver measurable impact.

Experience in data and tech industries is valued, with a track record of high-stakes client counsel and media relations. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, resilient, and growth-minded, with strong writing and presentation