Los Angeles-Based Communications Firm Seeks Associate

[Kathryn Rees]

Account Associate

About the Position

The Account Associate is a junior-level position responsible for providing support to RALLY mid- and senior-level team members in the strategic development and implementation of client projects. Associates are fully integrated on account teams and are expected to think creatively and independently and take ownership of assigned projects. Primary responsibilities include: research, writing, pitching stories to reporters, social media and administrative tasks. Because we are a small firm, Associates are also exposed to a wide variety of tasks and issue areas beyond their primary responsibilities.

Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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
• 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 one new business idea per quarter
• Managing and executing multiple, detailed tasks and projects for assigned client accounts

Staff Development/Firm Management:

• Attending regular staff meetings and team meetings and providing input and feedback on business improvement, including client service, staff development, and office procedures
• Pursuing professional development plan developed in collaboration with supervisor
• Executing administrative responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• • 2-3 years of experience in public interest advocacy, public relations, or demonstrated equivalent experience, with preference for communications experience at a firm/agency, foundation/association, or in a campaign
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills and proven ability to effectively organize and manage multiple responsibilities
  • Strong understanding of public relations concepts and tactics, including drafting press releases, building press lists, pitching, and engaging with reporters
  • Experience with campaigns using social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in written format, with varying levels of company staff, clients, vendors and media
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and working knowledge of web-based tools and platforms
  • Ability to manage project workflow, juggle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
  • 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 the ability to step into leadership roles

About RALLY

RALLY is an issue advocacy firm that works at the intersection of strategic communications and public policy. We collaborate with inspiring partners to create powerful movements that galvanize the public and leave a positive legacy of change.

Our dynamic team consists of experts in philanthropy, campaign management, and political and media strategy. Together with our clients we have coupled robust communications campaigns with impact litigation to improve California’s K-12 education system and drive a profound shift in public opinion around marriage equality. We’ve developed innovation challenges to improve firearm safety, managed ballot measures seeking funding for early childhood education and stem cell research, and built organizations and campaigns focused on health care, environmental, and social justice issues.

With offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco, we work nationally but embody the creativity and innovation that has defined the Golden State from Hollywood to Silicon Valley. These attributes inform our company’s attitude and approach and help shape the creativity we use to drive causes forward.

OUR CLIENTS ARE CATALYSTS FOR GOOD

Our clients are leading foundations, advocacy organizations, philanthropists, high-profile individuals, and commercial entities who strive to influence public policy, public discourse and public opinion. To that end, they have engaged us to build advocacy organizations from the ground up; to develop messaging and execute communications campaigns of all stripes; and to help them develop events, social media strategies, and reach influencers of all stripes. Most of our clients have worked with us for years and we’re proud to call them our friends.

To Apply

Send resume and cover letter to Latia Curry; lcu...@WeAreRALLY.com. No phone calls please.