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 program

Requirements

• 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

• Technology Industry interest strongly preferred.
• Preferred experience as an intern/apprentice in public relations, marketing or a related field.

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)