Assistant Account Executive
Allison Worldwide is a creative agency that fosters an inclusive culture and supports its employees' growth. They are seeking an Assistant Account Executive to support issues monitoring, reporting, and public affairs research to help clients achieve their desired outcomes, particularly in crisis situations.
Responsibilities
- Assist in providing strategic counsel on messaging and communications to help inform client strategies and recommendations
- Execute issues management and crisis campaigns for clients
- 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
- Produce monthly or weekly reports outlining key activities and initiatives
- Provide analysis on key issues that are critical to a client’s needs
- Promote and uphold Allison’s core values; participate in agency-wide training and professional development programs
Skills
- At least 1+ years of experience as an account coordinator in crisis communications or an equivalent in a related field
- Strong writing skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
- Works independently on assignments, as directed
- Self-motivated, eager to learn, and enthusiastic about the work
- Strong attention to detail
- Takes direction well, asks clarifying questions, and follows through on required deadlines
- Prior experience working in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel alongside Zoom and Microsoft Teams
- Proficiency in using media monitoring and data analytics tools like Muckrack, Critical Mention, Meltwater, and Cision
- Proficiency in using Adobe, Canva, and other design tools
- Experience in an agency/strategic consulting firm, political office, public affairs, advocacy, law firm, or similar setting interest or background strongly preferred
Benefits
- A hybrid work environment with a home and office schedule (2+ days in the 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 partners and 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)
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