Account Coordinator
Allison Worldwide is a creative agency that fosters an inclusive culture and encourages innovative solutions. They are seeking an Account Coordinator to join their US Consumer Team, where the role involves learning about the PR industry and supporting client services and media relations.
Responsibilities
- Participate in team and client calls and provide thorough notes and action items to move deliverables forward every week
- Develop the first draft of written content (e.g., press release, briefing books, media pitches, bylines)
- Monitor and flag client and industry media coverage for the account team
- Conduct entry-level media relations with instruction from AE/SAE; pitching news announcements and conducting follow up via phone and email
- Research speaking opportunities, events, and awards
- Produce monthly or weekly reports outlining key account activities and initiatives
- Learn and become proficient in media tracking, monitoring and data analytics tools such as MuckRack, Critical Mention, Cision and Meltwater
- Conduct new business research to support pitches and presentations
- Promote and uphold Allison’s core values; participate in agency-wide training and professional development programs
Skills
- Self-motivated, eager to learn and enthusiastic about the work
- Eye for detail and organization
- 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
- Preferred experience as an intern/apprentice in public relations, marketing or a related field
- Consumer Industry interest strongly preferred
Benefits
- 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 DEI initiatives (Employee Advocacy Groups, DEI committee)
- Career growth opportunities, such as Allison University (multi-day customized trainings for each level)
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