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About the Role

Account Associates are emerging professionals who provide critical support to account teams and contribute to the development and execution of strategic communications campaigns across a wide range of issues. You’ll work across 2–4 small client teams, collaborating with colleagues to support earned media, research, messaging, content development, and project coordination. Account Associates at RALLY gain hands-on experience, learn quickly, and grow into the next generation of strategic communicators.

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

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in communications, advocacy, public relations, or a related field (e.g., agency, nonprofit, campaign, or media)
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
Resourceful, curious, and solutions-oriented, with a collaborative mindset
High attention to detail and a positive, can-do attitude

Skills

Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
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

Location

Remote work flexibility (July and December)

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid

Experience Level

1-3 years

Salary/Compensations

$54k to $65k

Benefits

Competitive salary + generous commissions
Paid time off (PTO) 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

About the Company

We’ve built an agency that looks different because we come from the communities we serve. Our team is shaped by varied economic and cultural backgrounds, and we thrive on the unknown, the unknowable, and the counterintuitive. We aren't intimidated by difficult challenges—we’re energized by them.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. As an equal opportunity employer, we make decisions based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.