Public Relations Vice President, Purpose

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 Vice President in our Purpose Center of Excellence. The Purpose Center of Excellence is a dedicated team of subject matter experts who communicate across complex climate, sustainability, social impact and social justice topics – and the intersections that exist within these areas.

In this role, the Vice President serves as the senior counsel for a variety of clients helping to drive the day-to-day strategy and leading internal account teams. You will be driving integrated marketing and/or communications strategies that tap into the agency’s offerings. There is a key operational aspect to this role where the person is responsible for overseeing budgets and scopes of work, negotiating contracts and understanding/identifying the right staffing needs for each account. 

We expect Vice Presidents to act as a leader within their department and office, supporting overall growth through new business and upsells, alongside guiding and training junior employees.  

This position will be focused on accounts in the Purpose/Impact, sustainability/climate and NGO category. In this role, you will help clients establish, communicate and measure sustainability goals and strategies, as well as build breakthrough social impact programs and thoughtful, strategic Purpose programs and initiatives from the ground up. Further, this role will be expected to act as an internal and external thought leader on Purpose – tracking the trends, news and moves of the day and providing stimulating and insightful commentary.

• Serve as strategic lead and senior day-to-day client contact, as a true thought partner. Provide counsel on integrated strategies, messaging, planning and execution, creative elements, and measurement.  
• Primarily responsible for overall client health and success. Ability to anticipate client needs, challenges and issues and develop strategic plans to address and support their continued success.  
• Responsible for financial and budget oversight on accounts including utilization, and staffing requirements. May participate in contract negotiations.
• Evaluate client needs regularly and identify opportunities to grow the business, selling in agency’s broader offerings.  
• Outline roles and responsibilities for the account teams and re-evaluate on an ongoing basis.  
• Responsible for ongoing training and development of junior staff and supervision of mid-level employees.
• Lead new business initiatives.  
• Active participation in practice, office or department operations and growth.  
• Promote and uphold Allison’s core values; participate in agency-wide training and professional development programs

• Requires prior experience as a senior director in public relations, marketing or a related field. Vice-Presidents at Allison typically have a minimum of 9+ years of experience.
• Proven expertise in sustainability/ESG/climate, social impact, nonprofit/NGO communications.
• GRI certification or familiarity with SASB is considered a plus.
• Experience in African markets a plus but not essential.
• Strong understanding of the media landscape with an ability to advise account teams on best practices in storytelling.  
• Ability to manage expectations appropriately and effectively.  
• Proven track-record in developing integrated programs for accounts/clients. 
• Direct management experience preferred.
• Experience in budget tracking and resource allocation.

• 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 $113k-$170k. 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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