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

Global Prairie•Kansas City, MO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Director, Insight & Strategy who will play a pivotal role in helping clients navigate complex business, communications and 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, public affairs and reputation-focused initiatives. You will work closely with researchers, strategists and 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, recommendations and executive-ready deliverables. 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. Everyone at Global Prairie shares the following characteristics: 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.