Senior Account Executive

Company: RALLY USA
Location: Seattle
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

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.WE ARE RALLY - SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE 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 300 clients who have chosen RALLY to be their accomplice in this work.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 WORKRALLY 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 contentSENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVERALLY is seeking a Senior Account Executive to join our firm. The Senior Account Executive is responsible for providing support to 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 Senior Account Executives are responsible for client management. That means they are client-facing and 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 and provide support to senior management. They are fully integrated on account teams and are expected to think creatively and independently and take ownership of assigned projects. Senior Account Executives are able to manage projects with limited assistance, as well as work on multiple accounts and in differing roles. Senior Account Executives 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, followed by finalizing a new business proposal. On a different day, you may give a staff presentation on persuasion strategies before shifting gears to prep for a discussion with a new client on their messaging goals.RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Managing strategic communications for multiple clients, including leading one to three 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 or Account Manager
        • Engaging with clients on a daily basis-in person, on the phone, and/or via frequent email contact
        • Leading press outreach, including identifying and pitching news items 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 political and nonprofit landscapes
            • Conducting research with the ability to distill key points and offer strategic insights on the information gathered
            • Contributing 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 overallQUALIFICATIONS
                  • Bachelor's degree
                  • Five-seven 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
                  • 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
                  • Innovative and solutions-oriented mindset
                  • Demonstrate resourcefulness, optimism, and flexibility in approach to project assignments
                  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
                  • Intellectual curiosity, high emotional intelligence, and sense of humor
                  • Team player with the ability to step into leadership rolesBENEFITS AND PERKSAt RALLY, we believe 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 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:
                    • Thirty-Three Days of Paid Time Off Disbursed As Follows:
                      • Eighteen days of accrued PTO
                      • Eleven Observed Federal Holidays
                      • One Floating Holiday per year to use at your discretion
                      • Firm-wide closure between Christmas and New Year's Day
                      • Additional paid time off includes: Summer Fridays (half-days) and half-days prior to Federal holidays
                      • A one-month paid sabbatical after seven years of employment
                      • Generous health, dental, and vision benefits
                      • 401k plan with an employer match
                      • Cell phone and home internet stipend up to $150 per monthOur firm uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit .

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