Account Executive

Allison Worldwide; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Unlimited PTO

Sabbatical

Parental leave

Mentorship programs

Phone reimbursement

401k + ESPP

Volunteer hours

DEI initiatives

Allison University

Job summary

Allison Worldwide is seeking an Account Executive to join our consumer brands practice. This junior role involves collaborating with team members on key accounts, organizing around upcoming assignments, and supporting senior staff on strategic direction.

You will pitch media, secure coverage, and maintain team operations with agendas and reports. You will also network with media and influencers to build relationships, develop curated journalist lists, and monitor industry trends to benefit

Qualifications

• Account Executives at Allison typically have at least 2+ years of experience.
• Strong writing skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Works independently on assignments as directed.
• Self-motivated, eager to learn, and enthusiastic about the work.
• Strong attention to detail and timely delivery.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Zoom and Teams.
• Experience with media monitoring and data analytics tools (MuckRack, Critical Mention, Meltwater, Cision).
• Proficiency with Adobe, Canva and other design tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing strategic counsel on messaging and communications.
• Execute issues management and crisis campaigns for clients.
• Execute public affairs, advocacy, and education campaigns.
• Stay updated on client affairs and trends for counselling on breaking news.
• Support crisis response strategies, reactive statements, FAQs and other deliverables.
• Produce monthly or weekly reports outlining activities and initiatives.
• Provide analysis on key issues critical to client needs.
• Promote Allison’s values and participate in training programs.

Skills

Strong writing

Deadline driven

Independent worker

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

MS Office

Zoom / Teams

Media monitoring tools

Analytics tools

Adobe / Canva

Tools

Muckrack

Critical Mention

Meltwater

Cision

Adobe

Canva

Job description

Who We Are

We imagine the new. Inspire the next. And use the power of our creativity to help build up those around us. At Allison, we provide a limitless environment where you can build, create, and grow. Our openly collaborative and highly supportive culture is free from bureaucracy and red tape. With over 1,000 innovators from diverse backgrounds, we break new ground for world-class clients across 50 global markets and dozens of industries. We believe in creating a space where everyone can freely express their opinions, share their ideas and dreams for the future, and be themselves.

About Us

We foster an inclusive culture that attracts builders from all backgrounds who can envision new solutions and create outcomes that move our clients' businesses forward while helping everyone on the team learn and grow together. Our shared ideal of the builder's mindset is limitless and available to everyone, and we push the boundaries to create new and innovative solutions for our clients and ourselves. We create lasting impact and relationships, and our culture fosters meaningful connections and friendships that last beyond the workplace. If you're ready to join a team that pushes you to be your best, supports you every step of the way, and celebrates your successes, welcome to the Allison family.

Overview

We are seeking an Account Executive to join our consumer brands practice. This is a junior level position where you’ll work collaboratively with team members on key account projects and help organize the team around upcoming assignments. You will work as the right hand to mid-levels on the team contributing to the overall strategic direction of an account. You will be responsible for pitching media and securing coverage opportunities as well as maintaining team operations with agendas, action items and reports. You will also be expected to actively network with media and influencers to develop relationships. You will support in developing highly curated media lists to provide your teams with accurate journalist information to successfully secure coverage for your clients. This role will entail conducting industry monitoring to flag any trends, issues and media coverage for clients. This role will support travel, education, professional services and other consumer clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing strategic counsel on messaging and communications to help inform client strategies and recommendations.
• Execute issues management and crisis campaigns for clients.
• Execute public affairs, advocacy, and education campaigns for clients.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of client affairs and trends to counsel clients on breaking news and socially or culturally sensitive topics.
• Support the development of crisis response strategies, reactive statements, FAQs, and other deliverables as needed.
• Produce monthly or weekly reports outlining key activities and initiatives.
• Provide analysis on key issues that are critical to a client’s needs.
• Promote and uphold Allison’s core values; participate in agency-wide training and professional development programs.

Qualifications

• Account Executives at Allison typically have at least 2+ years of experience .
• Strong writing skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Works independently on assignments, as directed.
• Self-motivated, eager to learn, and enthusiastic about the work.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Takes direction well, asks clarifying questions, and follows through on required deadlines.
• Prior experience working in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel alongside Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
• Proficiency in using media monitoring and data analytics tools like Muckrack, Critical Mention, Meltwater, and Cision.
• Proficiency in using Adobe, Canva, and other design tools.

Benefits

• A hybrid work environment with a home and office schedule (2+ days in the office per week) and work-from-anywhere weeks
• Comprehensive health benefits (healthcare, vision, dental, pet, home, and auto insurance)
• Generous time off policies (unlimited paid time off, wellness days, national holidays, summer Fridays)
• Four-week sabbatical every five years of employment
• Exceptional parental leave benefits
• Global mentorship and networking programs
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• 401k savings and employee stock purchase plan
• Volunteer hours (20 hours annually) for designated non-profit partners and personal choice
• Globally driven DEI initiatives (Employee Advocacy Groups, DEI committee)
• Career growth opportunities, such as Allison University (multi-day customized training for each level)

Equal Opportunities

We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our employees. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind and are committed to building an agency where everyone is welcome, and every voice is heard. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Compensation

In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, we believe the target range of base compensation in all locations within the United States for this role is $55K-$70K. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location. In addition to medical, dental, and vision coverage, we offer a generous unlimited PTO plan, 401k program, and comprehensive benefits plan. Additional perks and benefits include a month-long sabbatical, active employee advocacy groups, globally driven DEI initiatives, wellness days, summer Fridays, and learning and development programs for our employees.