Public Relations Account Director

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 Director to join our Corporate Practice. In this position, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and management of your accounts while coaching and supporting more junior employees. We expect Account Directors to be well-versed in integrated marketing and communications opportunities that can help better support and address our clients’ growing needs.

 

This person will play an active role in additional efforts outside day-to-day account work including new business, agency marketing, employee development and coaching, trainings, and more.

Responsibilities

• Act as a day-to-day client lead contact, driving implementation of strategy and tactics, especially in the areas of executive thought leadership and executive communications.
• Develop integrated communications programs for clients that encompass cross-channel opportunities, including earned, owned, and social.
• Lead strategic planning initiatives, aligning communications efforts with broader business objectives.
• Provide senior-level counsel to clients and develop messaging that resonates with executive audiences.
• Identify clients’ evolving needs and align with agency offerings to deliver added value.
• Manage account teams to drive measurable results and continuously evaluate overall account success against KPIs.
• Monitor and track account budgets and team hours against scopes of work on a mid-month and monthly basis.
• Oversee development and implementation of integrated strategies, providing direction and support for account managers and senior account executives.
• Contribute to Allison’s culture (e.g., employee experience, DEI, professional development).
• Define roles and responsibilities for account teams and adjust as needed to drive efficiency and growth.
• Coach account team members and direct reports to strengthen and develop core skillsets.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities; lead RFP responses, pitch preparation, and presentations.
• Promote and uphold Allison’s core values; participate in agency-wide training and professional development programs.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a manager, supervisor or director in public relations, marketing or a related field. Account Directors at Allison typically have a minimum of 7+ years of experience.
• Deep expertise in executive communications and thought leadership, with demonstrated ability to counsel senior leaders and develop impactful, high-level content.
• Experience with corpsumer (corporate comms for consumer brands), professional services, and/or workplace communications clients strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of the editorial and social media landscape with an ability to advise account teams on best practices in storytelling.
• Prior experience in budget management preferred.
• Creative problem-solver deft in identifying greater opportunities for integration between departments and teams.
• Results-driven with the ability to deliver comprehensive measurement programs for clients.
• Experience in team and account management, as well as direct management, 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 (unlimit