Account Associate

We Are RALLY is an advocacy communications agency dedicated to shaping a better tomorrow through strategic communications. The Account Associate will provide critical support to account teams and contribute to the development and execution of communications campaigns across various issues, gaining hands-on experience in the process.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit communications materials, including press releases, media advisories, briefing memos, and pitch sheets
• Conduct research and synthesize findings into actionable insights
• Support media relations efforts by building press lists, pitching reporters, and tracking coverage
• Assist with planning and staffing client events, briefings, and other campaign activations
• Monitor news, social media, and trends in the nonprofit, political, and advocacy landscapes
• Help manage project workflow across multiple accounts, meeting deadlines and communicating effectively with team members
• Support new business development by contributing ideas and assisting with proposal materials
• Attend and participate in internal and client meetings, offering feedback and support
• Execute administrative tasks as needed and actively pursue your professional development goals

Skills

• 1–3 years of experience in communications, advocacy, public relations, or a related field (e.g., agency, nonprofit, campaign, or media)
• Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with core PR concepts such as press release drafting, pitching, and media monitoring
• Experience using communications to support public interest or progressive causes
• Proficiency with tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and media or project management platforms
• Comfortable learning new tools like Canva, AI-assisted writing platforms, or media database
• Resourceful, curious, and solutions-oriented, with a collaborative mindset
• High attention to detail and a positive, can-do attitude

Benefits

• Competitive salary + generous commissions
• Flexible time off policy
• Two months each year of remote work flexibility (July and December)
• Twelve paid holidays, including Juneteenth and Indigenous Peoples’ Day
• One week of paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• One-month paid sabbatical after seven years at RALLY
• 401(k) plan
• Generous health, dental, and vision benefits
• Transportation and technology stipends

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