Director, Strategic Planning

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$100K/yr – $125K/yrDirector/Executive5+ years expFull time

Posted 14 hrs ago

Job Summary

Lead strategic output and trusted advisory work across strategy, creative, and media to shape brand narratives and win new business.

  • Own briefs, narratives, and POVs and translate them into creative ideas with cross-team collaboration.
  • Drive insight culture, client education, and industry leadership to inspire innovative problem solving.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Deliver effective and inspiring strategic output including briefs, strategic narratives and POVs.
  • Help foster a culture of insight and innovation, ensuring the practice is embedded into our client delivery and that the broader agency is educated on brand and communication strategy fundamentals.
  • Collaborate with Strategy and Client Experience leads to serve as a trusted client counselor and advisor, providing consistent thought leadership.
  • Partner with our powerhouse Creative discipline to translate strategic briefs into compelling creative ideas.
  • Collaborate with the Integrated Media community to ensure seamless integration of strategic plans across various communications channels, tactics, and content types.
  • Support in new business development process by supporting the development of pitch strategies, delivering impactful presentations, and demonstrating the agency’s strategic capabilities.
  • Support and pursue the methods by which teams uncover insights and measure results, consistently challenging the status quo and inspiring teams to explore new approaches to problem-solving.
  • Serve as an opinion leader by sharing best practices, case studies and thought leadership.
  • Potential to represent the agency at industry events.

Requirements

  • 5-7+ years of experience in strategic planning, brand development, and/or communication strategy, preferably within a public relations agency or related industry.
  • Knowledgeable about the PR industry, including earned media, social media, and influencer engagement.
  • Exceptional ability to translate complex data and consumer insights into actionable strategies that unlock creative ideas designed to earn attention and connect with target audiences.
  • Adept at challenging conventional thought and providing a neutral, objective point of view to drive effective decision-making.
  • Persuasive presenter and speaker, able to tell a story based on data and hypothesis.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills; experience managing and mentoring direct reports.
  • Entrepreneurial and resourceful self-starter passionate about selling work and winning new business.
  • Collaborative work style while juggling multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Detailed-oriented with a commitment to improving processes and outcomes.

Benefits

  • Current Global offers a full suite of benefits including medical; dental; vision; 401k (with employer match); tuition reimbursement; $60 monthly reimbursement to be used towards nourishing your health; flexible time off policy; flexible holiday schedules; short-term disability; paid employee family leave; family building benefit.
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Current Global

Through cultural insight, strategy and creativity, Current Global helps brands connect with the people who matter most—meeting them where they are with what they value. By keeping our fingers on the pulse and designing stories that align with culture, society, and the speed of today’s modern media landscape, we inspire audiences to share, co-create, and champion your brand. Our earned-first, culturally-led approach drives love, loyalty, and advocacy, turning audiences into passionate supporters who promote, invest in, and amplify your brand’s impact and help to build your business. At Current Global, we spark meaningful connections.

Founded in 2011
Chicago, Illinois, USA
169 employees (46 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$100K/yr – $125K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
38 (22% of company)
Median Tenure
8.7 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
4

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
34.4%
Direct
47.5%
Referral
11.1%
Social
5.3%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~169
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Director, Strategic Planning

Current Global · Chicago, IL · On-site