Allison Worldwide
VP of PR (Maternity Cover)
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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 the Allison family.
The Position
We are seeking a Vice President to join our PR team, specialising in b2b/consumer/corporate. In this role, you will serve as the senior counsel for clients helping to drive the day-to-day strategy and leading internal account teams. We expect you to be well-versed in driving integrated marketing and/or communications strategies that tap into the agency’s offerings. There is a key operational aspect to this role where the person is responsible for overseeing budgets and scopes of work, negotiating contracts and understanding/identifying the right staffing needs for each account.
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We expect Vice Presidents to act as a leader within their department and office, supporting overall growth through new business and upsells, alongside guiding and training junior employees.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as strategic lead and senior day-to-day client contact, as a true thought partner.
- Provide counsel on integrated strategies, messaging, planning and execution, creative elements, and measurement.
- Primarily responsible for overall client health and success. Ability to anticipate client needs, challenges and issues and develop strategic plans to address and support their continued success.
- Responsible for financial and budget oversight on accounts including utilization, and staffing requirements. May participate in contract negotiations.
- Evaluate client needs regularly and identify opportunities to grow the business, selling in agency’s broader offerings.
- Outline roles and responsibilities for the account teams and re-evaluate on an ongoing basis.
- Responsible for ongoing training and development of junior staff and supervision of mid-level employees.
- Lead new business initiatives.
- Active participation in practice, office or department operations and growth.
What You’ll Need
- Vice-Presidents at Allison typically have a minimum of 10+ years of experience.
- Strong understanding of the media landscape with an ability to advise account teams on best practices in storytelling.
- Ability to manage expectations appropriately and effectively.
- Proven track-record in developing integrated programs for accounts/clients.
- Direct management experience preferred.
- Experience in budget tracking and resource allocation.
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Additional Perks
- 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)
- Generous time off policies (unlimited paid time off, wellness days, wellness hours, summer Fridays)
- Four-week sabbatical every five years of employment
- 20 weeks additional maternity pay and 6 week paternity leave
- Global mentorship and networking programs
- 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 customised 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.
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