Public Relations Account Manager

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 an Account Manager to join our San Francisco office. This is a mid-level position where you’ll lead day-to-day account work and serve as a key contact for one of the agency’s top clients. Your focus will be on guiding the team through daily assignments while developing overarching strategies to support long-term account success.  

This position may also provide an introduction in overall account operations including budget management tied to scope of work, forecasting team hours and integration with other agency teams. Account Managers at Allison play a pivotal role in new business.

• Develop strategic plans in collaboration with senior team; drive implementation with account team.
• Drive day-to-day media strategy and implementation; tracking against KPIs.
• Maintain relationships with media on behalf of clients and agency. 
• Manage the daily account workflow and oversee the entire team ensuring KPIs and deliverables are being met.   
• Identify opportunities for organic growth and provide recommendations to senior team.   
• Lead client meetings and presentations, as appropriate.
• Adapt to evolving client priorities and adjust plans and activities accordingly.  
• Participate in new business by developing materials and playing an active role in presentations.  
• Provide framework for tracking and measuring client results, and report back to client with qualified recommendations.  
• Act in a supervisory role to junior account team providing consistent feedback, guidance and support.
• Promote and uphold Allison’s core values; participates in agency-wide training and professional development programs. 

• Must have experience working as a senior account executive, account manager or equivalent in public relations, marketing or a related field.  Account Managers at Allison typically have a minimum of 5+ years of experience.
• Experience in: health and/or multicultural marketing and/or earned media and media relations and/or community events
• Prior experience counseling clients and developing strategic plans.  
• Preferred experience managing an employee.  
• Solution-oriented and creative-minded in delivering results. 
• Strong writer and editor.  
• 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. 

• 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 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, 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. 

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