Responsibilities

• Leading the development of integrated, multi-channel communications and public affairs strategies that align business objectives with policy, reputational, and stakeholder priorities
• Anticipating, monitoring, and analyzing policy, regulatory, political, and media landscapes to proactively guide client strategy and decision-making
• Planning in advance and real time reaction to public affairs client challenges; and coordinating with a cross section of Global Prairie teams to integrate across broader deliverables
• Translating complex legislative, regulatory, and policy issues into clear, compelling narratives and messaging for policymakers, stakeholders, media, and public audiences
• Utilizing and nurturing relationships with media, influencers, policymakers, and key stakeholders to advance specific project goals
• Managing multiple workstreams simultaneously while ensuring strategic alignment and high-quality execution across deliverables
• Overseeing the creation of high-quality, client-ready deliverables, including messaging frameworks, talking points, briefing materials, executive communications, media materials, and campaign plans
• Driving cross-functional collaboration with digital, creative, paid media, research, and earned media teams to deliver cohesive, insight-driven campaigns
• Leading project deliverables from project kick off to completion as part of a high functioning multidisciplinary team
• Managing timelines and budgets in partnership with project management team

Requirements

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

Preferred

• Strong communication and writing skills
• Innovative thinking and creative problem solving
• Ability to effectively manage projects from kickoff to completion, and oversee cross-functional teams
• Expertise in both digital and traditional media
• Discipline and self-starting drive

Benefits

• 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.
• Healthcare coverage, ESOP retirement plan, 401k matching, Health & Wellness stipends and a broad range of other benefits.
• As a Best for the World Benefit Corporation and 100% employee-owned organization, Global Prairie offers a best-in-class total rewards package.