Account Director

About Us

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 the Allison family.


Overview

Allison Worldwide is seeking a strategic and client-focused Account Director to lead corporate communications programs for large corporate and technology clients. This role is ideal for a seasoned communications professional who thrives at the intersection of business strategy, executive visibility, public policy, and financial communications.

The Account Director will serve as a senior client advisor and team leader, driving integrated communications programs that elevate brand reputation, support executive thought leadership, and engage key stakeholders including policymakers, investors, media, and industry influencers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute integrated communications strategies across earned media, executive visibility, and thought leadership that are aligned with client business objectives
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, providing strategic counsel on reputation, policy, and market positioning
• Develop compelling narratives that resonate with media, investors, and policymakers
• Drive proactive media relations, securing high-impact coverage across business, technology, and policy outlets
• Anticipate risks and proactively advise clients on issues management and crisis preparedness
• Support and collaborate on retail investor communications, including earnings, investor events, and ongoing storytelling while ensuring clarity and compliance in financial messaging
• Monitor and analyze the evolving policy and government affairs landscape, translating regulatory and legislative developments into actionable communications strategies with compelling narratives
• Identify and secure high-impact speaking opportunities, panels, and industry engagements for senior executives
• Manage and mentor junior team members, fostering a high-performance, collaborative team culture
• Guide team members in developing compelling story angles and securing high-impact coverage
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key journalists, influencers, analysts and media stakeholders
• Ensure high-quality deliverables, on-time execution, proactive client services, and budget adherence across work

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or related fields
• Experience leading integrated communications programs for publicly traded corporate and/or technology clients or companies
• Demonstrated success in media relations and executive positioning with experience across business, tech, policy, and financial press
• Experience in investor relations and financial communications, with exposure to retail investor engagement strategies is preferred
• Experience supporting public policy, government affairs, or regulatory communications is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of the technology and/or telecommunications landscape is a plus
• Exceptional writing, storytelling, and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and clients in a fast-paced environment
• Proven leadership experience and ability to mentor junior staff
• Strong business acumen and ability to connect communications strategy to broader organizational goals for clients

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

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.


Compensation

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 $90K-$135K. 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.