About Us
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.
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 Manager to join our Corproate Affairs practice. This is a mid-level position where you can play a leading role in day-to-day account activity and contribute to a broad range of proactive and reactive issues-oriented projects.
We seek someone with the ability and eagerness to juggle multiple responsibilities inside and outside traditional work hours. Candidates with a corporate or public affairs background and strong experience supporting crisis and reputation management projects are strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support a range of corporate and crisis communications situations, including cybersecurity/ data breach issues, product safety issues and recalls, employee misbehavior, NGO campaigns, litigation, investigative reporting, and more.
- Serve as a member of the team, managing issues as they arise.
- Work with the team to develop and draft GAP analysis, crisis plans, media strategies, FAQs, memos, crisis simulations, and other deliverables.
- Oversee and execute proactive media outreach and reactive media relations strategies.
- Assist in providing strategic counsel on messaging and communications to help inform client strategies and recommendations.
- Oversee and execute issues management and crisis campaigns for clients.
- Oversee and 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.
- Keep client programs on schedule and ensure all deadlines are met within budget parameters.
- Participate in new business development for the group.
Qualifications
- Account Managers at Allison typically have a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in an agency/strategic consulting firm, political campaign, law firm, or similar setting.
- Crisis communications background and understanding of corporate communications and issues management best practices.
- Skilled media relations strategist and practitioner with top-tier media relations experience
- Thrives under pressure and can handle unpredictable deadlines and evolving client expectations.
- Exercises exceptional judgment when working with clients, team members, and vendors.
- A strategist that communicates analytically and persuasively both orally and in writing
- Big picture perspective and adept at solving problems and resolving conflicts.
- A strategist that communicates analytically and persuasively both orally and in writing
- Big picture perspective and adept at solving problems and resolving conflicts.
- Comfortable and knowledgeable working in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel alongside Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
- Ability to take direction, ask clarifying questions, and follow through on required deadlines.
- 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 one work-from-anywhere week
- 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
Our founding vision was to create a positive and entrepreneurial environment where talented people thrive –creativity-killing bureaucracy… doesn’t.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our employees. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment 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 $72K-$108K. 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.
