Job Title: Public Relations Assistant Account Executive
Company: Allison Worldwide
Location: San Francisco, CA
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 a Public Relations Assistant Account Executive to join our agency. This is an entry level position where you’ll work collaboratively with team members on key account projects and help organize the team around upcoming assignments. You’ll have the opportunity to learn more about the industry and agency and explore different roles and skillsets within public relations and communications.
   

  

 You will be responsible for developing highly curated media lists to provide your teams with accurate journalist and influencer information to successfully secure coverage for clients. This role will also entail conducting industry news monitoring to flag any trends, issues and media coverage for clients. You will be expected to actively network with media and influencers to develop relationships, pitch media and securing coverage opportunities, and maintain team operations with agendas, action items and reports.
   

  

**Responsibilities**
* Participate in team and client calls and provide thorough notes and action items to help move deliverables forward every week.
* Assist in providing clear client communication under the direction of your account leads.
* Develop the first draft of PR content like press materials, speaker submissions, blog and social media content, bylines, etc. for review by your team.
* Monitor and develop reports for client and industry media coverage.
* Conduct media outreach with guidance from AE/SAE; pitching news announcements and conducting follow up via phone and email.
* Research and track industry events, speaking opportunities and awards for clients, providing recommendations to internal team members.
* Produce monthly or weekly reports outlining key activities and initiatives.
* Conduct new business research to support upcoming pitches and presentations.
* Promote and uphold Allison’s core values; participate in agency\-wide training and professional development programs.


**Qualifications**
* Preferred experience as an account coordinator or equivalent experience in public relations, marketing or a related field. Assistant Account Executives at Allison typically have a minimum of 1\+ years of experience.
* Works independently on assignments, as directed.
* Self\-motivated, eager to learn and enthusiastic about the work.
* Foundation in research and content development.
* Prior experience working in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel, alongside Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
* Takes direction well, asks clarifying questions and follows through on required deadlines.
* Proficiency in using media monitoring and data analytics tools like Muckrack, Critical Mention, Meltwater and Cision.


**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 inclusive initiatives (Employee Advocacy Groups, equity committee)
* Career growth opportunities, such as Allison University (multi\-day customized trainings for each level)


**Equal Opportunities**
**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 $50k\-$60k. 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.