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Allison Worldwide

Media Relations Manager

Allison Worldwide, New York, New York, us, 10261


About Us

Who We Are

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

The Position

Allison Worldwide is looking to hire a Media Manager with strong consumer lifestyle contacts that span both national print and broadcast.

The team member would work within the Earned Media Center of Excellence, which operates across practice groups, providing industry insights, media strategy and pitching support.

Responsibilities

What You'll DoActively participates in the department, leading discussions and developing content, assisting with learning and development sessions and being a steward of the programAttends weekly team calls, helps address and set team prioritiesWorks with account leads to help shape earned media strategy and directionConducts proactive and reactive outreach on behalf of clients across the agencyTracks media and industry trends as well as changes to the media landscape and shares broadly with the agencyParticipates in new business, drafting content and assisting with responses and plays an active role in presentations.Holds media discovery calls on behalf of the agency and key priority clientsProvides strategic media counsel and feedback to teams as a result of media outreach and effortsAssists with developing and guiding media strategy and feedback on-going client programsOffer feedback and edits to media materials including but not limited to pitches, media strategy and media listsParticipate in creative team brainstorms to offer media insights and strategy when teams seek assistance and input outside their core teamParticipates in client calls offering insight and counsel as called uponAssists junior staff with pitch writing, feedback and general mentorship with regards to proactive pitching and best practicesCommunicates regularly with teams providing and tracking media feedback to ensure we're measuring successResponsible for individual time and time management as it relates to client budgets and allocated timePromote and uphold Allison's core values; participate in agency-wide training and professional development programs.Qualifications

What You'll Need

Candidate must have very strong relationships with consumer media, especially national morning shows.Media Relations Managers at Allison typically have a minimum of 3+ years of experience.Prior experience counseling clients and developing strategic plans.Solution-oriented and creative-minded in delivering results.Strong writer and editor.Proficiency in using media monitoring and data analytics tools like Muckrack, Critical Mention, Meltwater and Cision.Skilled in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel, alongside Zoom and Microsoft Teams.Benefits

Benefits + Perks

Hybrid work environment with home and office schedule (2+ days in office per week) and work from anywhere weeksComprehensive 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 employmentExceptional parental leave benefitsGlobal mentorship and networking programsMonthly cell phone reimbursement401k savings and employee stock purchase planVolunteer hours (20 hours annually) for designated non-profit partner and personal choiceGlobally driven DEI initiatives (Employee Advocacy Groups, DEI committee)Career growth opportunities, such as Allison University (multi-day customized trainings for each level)

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 $72k-$108k. 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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