Director, Client Partnership – Public Affairs, Corporate Communications

Global Prairie

Director of Client Partnership at Global Prairie leading strategic communications and public affairs efforts. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and guiding client communications initiatives in a hybrid environment.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeKansas City • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $110,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Client Management
Providing senior-level counsel to clients and internal teams on communications strategy, stakeholder dynamics, risk mitigation, and public affairs opportunities
Serving as a trusted main point of contact for our clients, leading day-to-day communication and deliverables
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients
Developing and maintaining strong understanding of the macro industry with which a client account is associated for the benefit of offering best in class strategic consultation
Campaign Planning
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
Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration
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
Overseeing client billing in partnership with finance team
Mentoring and providing direction to junior team members, including reviewing work, offering feedback, and supporting professional growth
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism
New Business and Organic Growth
Identifying and driving growth opportunities for Global Prairie
Leading and contributing to new business and organic growth efforts, including opportunity identification, strategic concepting, proposal development, and pitch leadership
Identifying opportunities to expand client engagements through emerging policy issues, reputational needs, and stakeholder dynamics

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

healthcare coverage
ESOP retirement plan
401k matching
Health & Wellness stipends
a broad range of other benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

Communications StrategyPublic AffairsCampaign DevelopmentPolicy AnalysisMessaging FrameworksProject ManagementProposal DevelopmentBudget ManagementStakeholder EngagementRisk Mitigation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationLeadershipMentoringRelationship BuildingProfessional Discretion