Public Relations Account Manager
Apply NowCompany: Allison Worldwide
Location: Boston, MA 02115
Description:
About Us
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.
Overview
We are seeking an Account Manager to join our PR team. This is a mid-level position where you'll lead day-to-day account work and serve as a primary contact for 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 to 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.
Our ideal candidate has experience with both corporate and consumer clients. Thought leadership experience, particularly within health, tech and nonprofit sectors is required. You should excel at translating complex concepts into simple, effective communication strategies while delivering outstanding client service.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Benefits
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.
#LI-KG1
#midsenior
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.
Overview
We are seeking an Account Manager to join our PR team. This is a mid-level position where you'll lead day-to-day account work and serve as a primary contact for 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 to 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.
Our ideal candidate has experience with both corporate and consumer clients. Thought leadership experience, particularly within health, tech and nonprofit sectors is required. You should excel at translating complex concepts into simple, effective communication strategies while delivering outstanding client service.
Responsibilities
- Act as day-to-day lead for smaller teams.
- Develop strategic plans in collaboration with the senior team; drive implementation with the account team.
- Drive day-to-day media strategy and implementation, tracking against KPIs.
- Maintain relationships with media on behalf of clients and the agency.
- Manage the daily account workflow and oversee the entire team, ensuring KPIs and deliverables are met.
- Identify opportunities for organic growth and provide recommendations to the 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 a framework for tracking and measuring client results and report back to the client with qualified recommendations.
- Act in a supervisory role to the junior account team, providing consistent feedback, guidance, and support.
- Promote and uphold Allison's core values; participate in agency-wide training and professional development programs.
Qualifications
- 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.
- Industry background in health, tech, or nonprofit sectors strongly preferred.
- Prior experience counseling clients and developing strategic plans.
- Experience in corporate and consumer thought leadership is a plus.
- Preferred experience managing an employee.
- Solution-oriented and creative-minded in delivering results.
- Strong writer and editor, with the ability to translate complex concepts into simple communication strategies.
- Proficiency in using media monitoring and data analytics tools like Muckrack, Critical Mention, Meltwater, and Cision.
- Skilled in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, alongside Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
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 continuous 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)
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.
#LI-KG1
#midsenior