Public Relations Apprentice, Corporate Affairs Practice

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 Allison.

The goal of our Apprenticeship Program is to develop Apprentices into Account Coordinators by the end of the program. In addition to receiving direct mentoring, our Apprentices will attend educational seminars and weekly trainings. Being an apprentice at Allison means that you are fully integrated into the agency culture and your account teams.

Allison is seeking an Apprentice to work within our Corporate Affairs Practice. You will be supporting industry and issues monitoring, reporting and research activities to flag trends and arm the account team with the best intel possible to successfully secure the client’s desired outcomes; developing media coverage reports for clients including during a crisis; and organizing the team with client call agendas, action items and reports. You will be deeply involved in a number of corporate accounts representing workplace, professional services, financial services and industrial sectors.

We are looking for a go-getter who will roll up their sleeves and help with various projects and assignments. This could be brainstorming a creative media campaign, doing the first rounds of market research, creating media lists and client reports; drafting media pitches and ultimately calling the media! You will develop a strong understanding of the media landscape, develop content for media and client audiences, and research/analyze new trends and ensure deliverables are on track. You might also be involved with the day-to-day execution of our integrated marketing campaigns. Along with new business pitches and local office activities.

This is a 3-month program with the potential for the apprentice to become a full-time employee during the program duration or at the end of the assignment.

• Track and coordinate compilation of client and industry media coverage and client reports
• Coordinate and execute project management and results dashboards
• Conduct entry-level media relations with guidance from Account Executive/Senior Account Executive; pitching news announcements and conducting follow-up via phone and email
• Conduct research on behalf of clients and the firm, developing competency with Critical Mention, Brandwatch and other online research and monitoring tools
• Write first drafts of press materials
• Support event logistics and execution, including on-site support for team and client
• Spearhead admin and account operations including client weekly and monthly reporting, weekly calls, schedule management, etc.
• Take direction well and follow through with a medium level of supervision
• Meet objectives and deadlines
• Maintain excellent communication with team and occasionally with the client

• Have a passion for corporate communications, journalism, public relations, media, integrated marketing and/or research
• A demonstrated creative thinking ability
• Skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Curiosity about business and the role of communications in a corporate business environment
• Knowledge of social media
• Enjoy working in collaborative, cross-office, team environment
• A quick learner with a “can-do” attitude and relentless attention to detail
• A self-motivated multi-tasker and clear communicator, both written and verbal
• Apprentices must be able to work a full-time work week

At Allison, We’re different by design.

Our mission is to create a positive and entrepreneurial environment where talented people thrive on creativity. 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. 

In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, the hourly salary for this position is $20/hourly.

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