CALLING ALL BIG-HEARTED, BIG-THINKING PEOPLE.
ARE YOU READY TO DO THE BEST WORK OF YOUR LIFE?
We seek those committed to big, bold, meaningful progress. Progress that matters. Progress that acknowledges every person and every voice. Join us.
RALLY is an advocacy agency with a proven track record of driving progress around complex political and social issues. Organizations like the ACLU, Black Lives Matter, March for Our Lives, EarthJustice, and GoFundMe are among the more than 400 clients who have chosen RALLY to be their accomplice in this work.
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As an agency, we strive to be co-pilots with our clients. We seek those committed to big, meaningful progress. Progress that matters. Progress that acknowledges every person and every voice.RALLY is strengthened by our team’s diversity, including race and ethnicity, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression. RALLY is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered. We strongly encourage folks from all backgrounds to apply.
HOW WE WORK
RALLY is proud to work on an extensive range of critical social issues, including education, environmental protection, equity, financial inequality, gun violence, health care, immigration, LGBTQIA+ rights, women’s rights, and more. We work with leading foundations, advocacy organizations, philanthropists, and commercial entities who strive to shape public policy, discourse, and opinion. They engage us to:
- Identify unique strategies to advance critical issues
- Design and execute impactful communications campaigns with powerful messaging
- Develop and execute sophisticated digital campaigns
- Design compelling brand identities, graphics, and storytelling content
ACCOUNT MANAGER
RALLY is seeking an Account Manager to join our firm. The Account Manager is responsible for leading RALLY client project team members in the strategic development and implementation of clients’ communications campaigns. Each client project team works with a unique RALLY team that (generally) consists of two to four RALLYers, an account lead, and a principal. Each RALLYer works on several project teams at a time with a unique client mix.
Our Account Managers are responsible for overall client and team management. That means they are client-facing and that they lead the development of campaign plans, account strategy, messaging frameworks, press plans, etc. Additionally, an individual in this position is expected to manage account teams, contribute to new business development, as well as provide support to Principals and junior RALLYers. Account Managers are also exposed to a wide variety of tasks and issue areas beyond their primary responsibilities.
No two days at RALLY are the same, but your day might start with leading a client check-in amid a complex campaign launch, followed by mentoring a junior colleague on how to approach their upcoming annual review, followed by finalizing a new business proposal. On a different day, you may give a staff presentation on persuasion strategies before shifting gears to prepare for a discussion with a new client on their messaging goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Managing strategic communications for multiple clients, including leading at least three to four accounts
- Performing fundamental public relations tasks, such as developing and editing high-quality media materials (press releases, briefing memos, media advisories, pitch sheets) and pitching and placing stories by and about clients in print, online, and broadcast outlets
- Demonstrating tactical proficiency in media relations, including creating and driving outreach plans, message development, management of events, and effective training of spokespersons on speeches and presentations
- Collaborating on account teams for multiple clients, including leading more complex projects with the support of a Principal
- Conducting and analyzing research on several issue areas and communications tactics to properly advise clients and develop proposals and scopes of work
- Managing client relationships, ensuring delivery on client needs within scope and budget, and engaging with the client on a daily basis—in person, on the phone, and/or via frequent email contact
- Leading press outreach including identifying and pitching news items, possibly serving as a spokesperson, and leading proactive communications and rapid response efforts
- Providing strategic guidance and day-to-day supervision for assigned client accounts, including junior staff mentorship, supervision, and oversight of work product quality
- Anticipating client needs, as well as internal team needs on a daily basis
- Organizing and staffing events, desk-side briefings, and other out-of-office client functions
- Monitoring trends and changes in news media, social media, and political and nonprofit landscapes
- Conducting research with the ability to distill key points and offer strategic insights on the information gathered
- Contributing at least two new business ideas per quarter
- Managing and executing multiple detailed tasks and projects for assigned client accounts
- Attending regular staff, team, and client meetings, and providing input and feedback on business improvement, including the craft of client service, staff development, and office procedures
- Implementing forward-thinking branding, messaging, and communications plans to achieve clients’ goals for diverse audiences, including the general public, media, political decision-makers, and other stakeholders
- Pursuing your professional development plan developed in collaboration with your supervisor and mentor
- Showing initiative by taking on new projects and actively growing new skill sets
- Contributing to strategic growth and brand positioning for the firm overall
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- Seven-ten years of experience in public interest advocacy, public relations, or demonstrated equivalent at a firm/agency, foundation/association, or in an electoral campaign
- Strong written and verbal communications skills and proven ability to effectively organize and manage multiple responsibilities
- Experience in the issue advocacy space and using communications to advance progressive issues
- Strong understanding of public relations concepts and tactics, including drafting press releases, building press lists, pitching, and engaging with reporters
- Extensive knowledge of print and online media with reporter contacts in the environmental, health, education, and/or other issue spaces
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in written format, with varying levels of company staff, clients, media, and vendors
- Strong computer skills, experience with Google Workspace, as well as Microsoft Office Suite, and a working knowledge of other web-based tools and platforms
- Ability to manage project workflow, manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines
- Experience with campaigns using social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter
- Innovative and solutions-oriented mindset
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Team player with experience leading and motivating teams to achieve goals, and equally comfortable managing up and down as needed
- Available off-hours for rapid response and crisis communications on rare occasions
BENEFITS AND PERKS
At RALLY, we believe a business is only as good as its people. That’s why we’ve invested in providing a broad range of employee benefits and perks, demonstrating our commitment to our people, their growth and development, and the vibrant RALLY culture we are building together.
We believe changing the world should come with a healthy paycheck, time to recharge, and support to reach new heights. RALLY offers a competitive salary plus eligibility for performance-based and new business bonuses. We also offer a healthy benefits package, plus some perks:
- Flexible time off policy
- Two months of work-from-anywhere time in July and December
- Twelve Federal holidays, including Juneteenth and Indigenous Peoples’ Day
- One week of paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Summer Fridays between Memorial Day and Labor Day (off at 2 pm)
- Half-days before Federal holidays (off at 2 pm)
- A one-month paid sabbatical after seven years of employment
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