Account Manager

We imagine thenew. 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 1000 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 envisionnew solutionsand create outcomes that move our clients businesses forward while helping everyone on the team learn and grow together. Our shared ideal of thebuildersmindset is limitless and available to everyone and we push the boundaries to create new and innovative solutions for our clients and ourselves.

We create lastingimpactand relationships and our culture fosters meaningful connections and friendships that last beyond the workplace. Ifyoureready to join a team that pushes you to be your best supports you every step of the way and celebrates your successes welcome to the Allison family.

Weare seeking anAccount Managerto join our Corproate Affairspractice.This is amid-levelposition where youcanplay a leading role in day-to-day account activity and contribute to a broad range of proactive and reactive issues-oriented projects.

Weseeksomeone with the ability and eagerness to juggle multiple responsibilities inside and outside traditional work hours. Candidates with a corporateor public affairs backgroundandstrongexperience supporting crisis and reputation management projects are strongly preferred.

• Support a range of corporate and crisis communications situationsincluding cybersecurity/ data breach issues product safety issues and recalls employee misbehavior NGO campaigns litigation investigative reporting and more.

• Serveasa member of the teammanaging issues as theyarise.

• Work with the team to develop and draft GAP analysis crisis plans media strategies FAQs memos crisis simulationsand other deliverables.

• Oversee and execute proactive media outreach and reactive media relationsstrategies.

• Assistin providing strategic counsel on messaging and communications to help inform client strategies and recommendations.

• Oversee and executeissuesmanagement and crisis campaigns for clients.

• Oversee and execute public affairs advocacy and education campaigns for clients.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of client affairs and trends to counsel clients on breaking news and socially or culturally sensitive topics.

• Support the development of crisis response strategies reactive statements FAQs and other deliverables as needed.

• Keep client programs on schedule and ensure all deadlines are met within budgetparameters.

• Participate in new business development for thegroup.

• Account Managers at Allison typically have a minimum of5years ofrelevant experience in an agency/strategic consulting firm political campaign law firmor similar setting.

• Crisis communications background and understanding of corporate communications and issues management bestpractices.

• Skilled media relations strategist and practitioner with top-tier media relations experience

• Thrives under pressure and can handleunpredictable deadlines and evolving clientexpectations.

• Exercises exceptional judgment when working with clients team membersandvendors.

• A strategist that communicates analytically and persuasively both orally and in writing

• Big picture perspective and adept at solving problems and resolvingconflicts.

• A strategist that communicates analytically and persuasively both orally and in writing

• Big picture perspective and adept at solving problems and resolving conflicts.

• Comfortable and knowledgeable working in Microsoft Outlook Word PowerPoint and Excel alongside Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

• Ability to take direction ask clarifying questions and follow through on required deadlines.

• Proficiencyin using media monitoring and data analytics tools likeMuckrack Critical Mention Meltwater and Cision.

• Proficiencyin using Adobe Canva and other design tools.

• A hybrid work environment withahome and office schedule (2 days intheoffice per week) andonework-from-anywhere week

• 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 partnersand personal choice

• Globally driven DEI initiatives (Employee Advocacy Groups DEI committee)

• Career growth opportunities such as Allison University (multi-day customized training for each level)

Our founding vision was to create a positive and entrepreneurial environment where talented people thrive creativity-killing bureaucracydoesnt.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our employees. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment 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. Actualcompensation is influenced by a wide array of factorsincluding 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 programand comprehensive benefits plan.Additionalperksand benefitsinclude a month-longsabbatical active employee advocacy groups globally driven DEI initiatives wellness days summer Fridaysand learning and development programs for our employees.