Allison Worldwide is a creative agency that fosters an inclusive culture and innovative solutions. They are seeking an Account Coordinator to support their US Communications Practice, where the role involves client service, media relations, and content development.
Responsibilities
- Participate in team and client calls and provide thorough notes and action items to move deliverables forward every week
- Develop the first draft of written content (e.g., press release, briefing books, media pitches, bylines)
- Monitor and flag client and industry media coverage for the account team
- Conduct entry-level media relations with instruction from AE/SAE; pitching news announcements and conducting follow-up via phone and email
- Research speaking opportunities, events, and awards
- Produce monthly or weekly reports outlining key account activities and initiatives
- Learn and become proficient in media tracking, monitoring and data analytics tools such as MuckRack, Critical Mention, Cision and Meltwater
- Conduct new business research to support pitches and presentations
- Promote and uphold Allison’s core values; participate in agency-wide training and professional development programs
Skills
- Preferred experience as an intern/apprentice in public relations, marketing or a related field
- Technology Industry interest strongly preferred
- Self-motivated, eager to learn and enthusiastic about the work
- Eye for detail and organization
- 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
Benefits
- Hybrid work environment with home and office schedule (2+ days in 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 partner and personal choice
- Globally driven DEI initiatives (Employee Advocacy Groups, DEI committee)
- Career growth opportunities, such as Allison University (multi-day customized trainings for each level)
Company Overview
- We’re a global integrated marketing and communications consultancy dedicated to driving growth, innovation and positive change for clients, colleagues and communities. It was founded in 2001, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.allisonworldwide.com.