Account Coordinator

About Us

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.

Overview

We’re looking for an Account Coordinator to join Allison’s fast-moving, ideas-driven practice. This is an entry level position where you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about the PR industry and best practices in 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.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience as an intern/apprentice in public relations, marketing or a related field.
• 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)

Equal Opportunities

We 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.

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 $45K-$55K. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.