Account Manager (Strategic Communications)
Company: Rally
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: February 25, 2021
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Job Description:
WE ARE RALLYWe are a dedicated team of change makers. We think
big, take on difficult issues, and are relentless in making change
happen. We're driven by our daring clients, our progressive values,
and our spirited culture. We work without attitude and lead with
kindness to make change that lasts.RALLY is an equal opportunity
employer and all applicants will be considered. As a firm, we are
committed to fostering belonging in a diverse and inclusive
workplace where we learn and work together to change the world.
RALLY is strengthened by our team's diversity, including race and
ethnicity, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation,
gender identity and expression, and veteran status, just to name a
few. We strongly encourage folks from all backgrounds to apply. We
love, respect, and welcome you!We strive to be...* Adaptable and
agile* Inspiring and persuasive* Innovative and inventive* Curious
and growth-minded* Collaborative and team-oriented* Culturally
intelligent and equity-promotiveDoes this sound like you?How We
WorkRALLY is proud to work on an extensive range of critical social
issues, including education, environmental protection, immigration,
health care, women's rights, LGBTQ rights, financial inequality,
gun violence, and more.Our clients are catalysts for change: we
work with leading foundations, advocacy organizations,
philanthropists, high-profile individuals 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* Build advocacy organizations from the ground
up* Develop and execute sophisticated digital campaigns* Design
compelling brand identities, graphic, and storytelling content`*
Conceive of and execute large-scale eventsUp for the
challenge?ACCOUNT MANAGER OR DIRECTORRALLY is seeking an Account
Manager or Director to join our firm. The Account Manager or
Director is responsible for leading RALLY client project team
members in the strategic development and implementation of client's
communications campaigns. Each client project team gets a unique
RALLY team that usually consists of 2-4 RALLY'ers, an account lead,
and a principal. Each RALLY'er usually works on several project
teams at a time with a unique client mix.Our Account
Managers/Directors 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
business development, as well as provide support to Principals and
junior RALLY'ers. Since we are a small firm, Account
Managers/Directors 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 in the midst of a complex campaign launch, followed by
mentoring a junior colleague on how to approach their upcoming
annual review, before you finalize a new business proposal. On
another day, you might give a staff presentation on persuasion
strategies before shifting gears to prep for a discussion with a
new client on their messaging goals.San FranciscoOur Bay Area
office is in the heart of Union Square. Close to BART and Muni
(Powell Station) and a ton of restaurants, happy hours, and retail
shops.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 (e.g., 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 and without 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 and assignments, 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 in the 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 team meetings and providing input and feedback on business
improvement, including client service, staff development, and
office procedures* Implementing forward-thinking branding,
messaging and communications plans to achieve client's goals for
diverse audiences, including the general public, media, political
decision-makers and other stakeholders* Pursuing a professional
development plan created in collaboration with supervisor.* Showing
initiative by taking on new projects and actively growing into new
skill sets* Contributing to strategic growth and brand positioning
for the firm overallQualifications* Bachelor's degree, or its
equivalent* 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 media/public
relations concepts and tactics, including drafting press releases,
building press lists, pitching, and engaging with reporters*
Extensive knowledge of print and electronic media, with reporter
contacts in the environmental, health, education, and/or other
beats* 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, as well
as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and a working
knowledge of other web-based tools and platforms (Slack, Google).*
Ability to manage project workflow, juggle multiple tasks under
tight deadlines.* Experience with campaigns using social media
platforms like Facebook and Twitter* Innovative and solutions
oriented - demonstrated resourcefulness, optimism, and flexibility
in approach to project assignments* Highly organized and
detail-oriented* Intellectual curiosity and sense of humor* Team
player with experience leading and motivating teams to achieve
goals, and equally comfortable managing up and down as needed*
Ability to be available off-hours for rapid response and crisis
communications on occasionBenefits And PerksAt RALLY, we believe
that a business is only as good as its people. That's why we're
invested in providing a broad range of employee benefits and perks
that demonstrate our commitment to our people, their growth and
development, and to the vibrant RALLY culture we are building
together.We believe that 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:* Three and a half weeks paid
vacation, as well as paid holidays* One week off between Christmas
and New Year's Day* Twelve work-from-home days (increases with
years of service)* One week of paid volunteer days to work pro bono
on any issue you believe in.* Summer Fridays and half-days prior to
Federal holidays* 401(k) plan with an employer match* Transit
stipend of $125 per month or paid office parking* Cell phone and
data service stipend up to $150 per month* Networking stipend of
$50 per month plus conference registrations (with prior-approval)*
Generous health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for
spouses/partners* Paid family and medical leave policy which
greatly exceeds what the law mandates* Flexible, family friendly
workplace with paid time off for attending school activities*
Mentorship program plus monthly learning sessions/seminars* Annual
review with 360 feedback and semi-annual check-ins* Monthly
birthday celebrations, games, snacks, and in-office treats* Annual
RALLY Holiday Party, Summer BBQ, and off-site Staff Retreat* Annual
RALLY Day of Action (Cesar Chavez Day)Powered by
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