Public Relations Senior Account Executive - job 1 of 3

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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 Senior Account Executive to join our Technology Practice. This is a mid-level position ideal for a client-first B2B technology specialist who thrives in earned media relations, thought leadership, and new media. You may serve as an account lead on smaller teams and/or lead individual workstreams on larger accounts. Senior Account Executives at this level act as the right-hand to account managers and directors, driving core account work while contributing to the strategic vision.

In this role, you’ll guide and support junior team members on project execution, manage workflow, and ensure quality deliverables. You’ll also take part in client meetings, support integrated planning, and help surface opportunities in fast-moving technology sectors like AI, enterprise tech, cloud, and cybersecurity.

This position supports B2B technology clients and is open to candidates based in San Francisco, Boston, New York, or Chicago.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leads on account strategy and planning, thought leadership programs, and media initiatives
• Actively pitch and secure earned media coverage with proven success in both trade and Tier 1 outlets
• Maintain and grow relationships with reporters covering AI and B2B tech – e.g., WSJ, TechCrunch, VentureBeat
• Lead workstreams for executive visibility, from speaker bureau management and awards to media engagement and byline development
• Serve as a client point of contact for conference and award organizers; provide guidance to junior colleagues on related deliverables
• Monitor tech industry trends and news to identify proactive media opportunities and thought leadership angles
• Draft press releases, bylines, POVs, blog posts, media pitches and briefing documents that are client-ready or require light senior review
• Participate in client calls and status meetings, providing on-demand updates and contributing to strategy
• Balance multiple fast-paced workstreams and shifting client priorities with agility and professionalism

Qualifications

• Must have experience working as an account executive, senior account executive or equivalent in public relations, marketing or a related field.
• Senior Account Executives at Allison typically have a minimum of 3+ years of experience.
• client-facing experience on B2B technology accounts, ideally within an agency setting
• Strong media relations background, especially in AI, enterprise tech, cloud and cybersecurity sectors
• Proven media relationships with AI and tech reporters
• Experience in supporting and leading elements of executive visibility programs
• Ability to write high-quality content independently, including media pitches, bylines, and award submissions
• Confidence in co-leading client calls and setting agendas, with the ability to provide light-touch counsel to enterprise clients
• A self-starter mindset with genuine curiosity for technology and new media
• Interest in management and supporting junior team development
• Proficiency with Muckrack, Meltwater, Cision, and other media tools, as well as Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Zoom, and 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 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)

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 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 $63k-$85k. 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. 

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