Media Specialist, Technology

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’re on the hunt for a Media Specialist who has a passion for all things tech and a true nose for the news. Working in partnership with account teams, you will play an active role in storyline development and pitching (earned and new media) to help our clients tap into the latest trends and place stories in business and tech media.

In this role, you’ll also interact with one of the agency’s largest technology clients by attending meetings and providing ongoing media support. You will also be responsible for drafting and reviewing media materials and proactively suggesting pitch angles and media targets.

This position will also have a dotted line into Allison’s Earned Media Center of Excellence, an agency resource with a focus on earned media relations and media strategy. EMCOE operates across practice groups to provide industry insights to account teams and clients as well as media strategy and pitching support.  

• Forge strong relationships with business, tech and trade media through in-person and virtual networking.
• Provide account teams with detailed reporter/producer conversation reports.
• Participate in new business via research, material development, and presentations.
• Offer proactive ideas for pitch angles, tactics, and media targets.  
• Showcase an understanding of the competitive landscape for clients
• Offer counsel and coaching to junior team members providing direction, edits, and support on media assignments.  
• Participate in EMCOE Media Labs by producing various segments, sharing client wins, reporter friendlies, cataloging materials, providing account teams with media insights. 
• Promote and uphold Allison’s core values; participate in agency-wide training and professional development programs. 

• Media Specialists at Allison typically have a minimum of 4+ years of experience.  
• A deep understanding of the media landscape – both earned and new media.
• Demonstrate the ability to build media relationships and leverage reporter feedback to provide clients and teams with media strategy. 
• Self-motivated, eager to learn and enthusiastic about the work and role of earned media
• Strong writing skills. 
• Critical thinking to help guide programs, advise junior team members, and make recommendations to clients and teams.
• Works independently on assignments, as directed.  
• Proficiency in 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 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 $70k-$95k. 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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