Public Relations Senior Account Executive

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.

We are seeking a Senior Account Executive to join our Technology Practice. This is a mid-level position where you may serve as an account lead on smaller team and/or team lead on individual workstreams for larger accounts. Senior Account Executives work as the right-hand to the account manager and/or director, leading ongoing account work while contributing to the overall strategic direction of an account.  

In this position, you’ll be charged with guiding and supporting junior team members with project management, reviewing day-to-day assignments and shepherding deliverables through to completion. This position also requires proactive participation in client calls, presentations and ongoing client communication.  

This role will support a large consumer technology device brand.  

• Collaborate with senior account leads in the development and implementation of account strategy and planning, client growth, delegate appropriate assignments to team members. 
• Support the execution of daily product communications responsibilities, with a strong focus on implementing strategic plans and tactical initiatives—particularly in earned media relations and product review programs.
• Actively pursue media to secure press results; network and build relationships with key media contacts, and proactively develop new story angles for clients. 
• Build media and analyst relationships on behalf of the client and the agency.
• Oversee and provide direction and guidance for AEs, AAEs and ACs alongside the account manager or director. 
• Draft press materials and speaker submissions for review by a senior team member. 
• Supports or leads on event logistics, budgets, briefing docs, vendor relations, and on-site execution for client events.
• Maintain regular client contact via conversations and written communications, and foster client relationships across accounts. 
• Support new business initiatives by developing first draft content and participating in new business presentations.
• Promote and uphold Allison’s core values and participates in agency-wide training and professional development programs.

• Must have experience working as an account executive, senior account executive or equivalent in public relations, marketing or a related field. Senior Account Executives at Allison typically have a minimum of 3+ years of experience.
• Technology industry experience, preferably with mobile devices), and/or interest strongly preferred. 
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate success in managing and adapting to multiple project deadlines start-to-finish, producing near-final versions of internal and client deliverables. 
• Self-motivated, eager to learn and enthusiastic about the work.  
• Strong media relations skills. Existing media relationships preferred.  
• Strong writer and editor.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of consumer technology device industry and competitors to provide recommendations on strategies to internal colleagues and clients, as appropriate.  
• Supports or leads on event logistics, budgets, briefing docs, vendor relations, and on-site execution for client events.
• Understands the practical application of AI tools in communications (media list building, content ideation, sentiment analysis, drafting, etc.) and actively integrates AI into workflows.
• Proficiency in using a media monitoring and data analytics tool like Muckrack, Critical Mention, Meltwater and Cision.  
• Skilled in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel, alongside Zoom and Microsoft Teams. 
• Experience using media monitoring and data analytics tools like Muckrack, Critical Mention, Meltwater and Cision.  

• 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 inclusive initiatives (Employee Advocacy Groups, equity committee)
• Career growth opportunities, such as Allison University (multi-day customized trainings for each level)

At Allison, We’re different by design.

Our founding vision was to create a positive and entrepreneurial environment where talented people thrive – and creativity – killing bureaucracy… doesn’t.

We celebrate equity 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 employer.  

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 $63k-$85k. 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 inclusivity initiatives, wellness days, summer Fridays and learning and development programs for our employees.  

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