We Are RALLY · 2 months ago
Account Executive, Thought Leadership
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$29/hr - $34/hr
3+ years expWe Are RALLY is an advocacy agency focused on driving progress on complex political and social issues. They are seeking an Account Executive for their Thought Leadership team to help elevate the public profiles of executives and advocates by developing strategic narratives and communications materials.
Public Relations & Communications
Responsibilities
Contribute to the shaping of a leader’s voice and point of view through the development of framing recommendations, written content, and persona alignment
Draft, edit, and ghostwrite high-quality thought leadership materials, including op-eds, LinkedIn posts, blogs, executive bios, talking points, and speeches
Develop tailored executive platforms by conducting stakeholder interviews, analyzing the issue and peer landscape, and facilitating messaging workshops to define narrative direction
Synthesize research, data, interviews, and insights into sharp, actionable messaging and storytelling strategies
Conduct research to inform platform and messaging strategy, including issue landscape analysis, communications audits, and identifying whitespace opportunities
Monitor news cycles, thought leadership trends, and public discourse to identify timely opportunities for clients to engage meaningfully with their audiences
Support client events and executive briefings with strategic memos, prep materials, and backgrounders that distill key information and messaging priorities
Collaborate with teammates across earned media, content development, and digital to support the integrated execution of thought leadership campaigns
Contribute to new business development by supporting pitch materials, capability decks, and case studies tailored to prospective thought leadership clients
Perform other duties as required to support the team and the organization's priorities
Advance the growth of the Thought Leadership vertical by sharing best practices and participating in vertical team discussions and trainings
Manage workflow across multiple clients and internal projects, ensuring excellence in execution and communication
Qualification
Required
3–5 years of experience in strategic communications, public relations, or a related field, with a focus on thought leadership and executive communications
Demonstrated interest in elevating the voices of leaders, advocates, or organizations driving change
Exceptional ghostwriting and storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, compelling narratives for a variety of audiences and platforms
Experience managing social media accounts or strategy for public figures or leaders
Proven ability to build relationships with senior leaders and C-suite executives in high-stakes environments
Demonstrated proficiency in strategic thinking, including identifying problems, recommending solutions, and exercising sound judgment
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent research and synthesis skills, with the ability to distill data, interviews, and trends into actionable insights and compelling narratives
A self-starter with a collaborative mindset, comfortable working cross-functionally with creative, earned media, and digital teams
Proficiency with modern tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and major social media platforms
A curious, adaptable, and emotionally intelligent approach to ever-evolving client needs and project ambiguity
Preferred
Experience with communications related to advocacy, philanthropy, or public interest policy issues
Experience coaching clients for public speaking, or speech writing
Experience with podcast production, media training, or long-form content development
Familiarity with media monitoring platforms or emerging AI tools for writing and research
Background in politics, nonprofit leadership, or editorial strategy
Experience supporting new business or marketing efforts in an agency or consultancy setting
Working knowledge of design and presentation tools like Canva or Adobe Express
Benefits
Competitive salary
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
Company
We Are RALLY
RALLY is an advocacy agency.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase