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
The goal of our Apprenticeship Program is to develop Apprentices into Account Coordinators by the end of the program. In addition to receiving direct mentoring, our Apprentices will attend educational seminars and weekly trainings. Being an apprentice at Allison means that you are fully integrated into the agency culture and your account teams.
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice to join our growing health practice, which is experiencing significant expansion. We are seeking candidates with an interest or understanding of the healthcare industry; digital health/heath tech, marketing, and health media is a plus! In this position, you’ll learn more about the healthcare industry, agency, and explore different roles and skillsets within marketing and communications.
We are looking for go-getters who will roll up their sleeves and help with various projects and assignments. This could be doing first rounds of market research, creating PR materials like press releases, brainstorming thought leadership speaking opportunities, developing media lists and client reports; drafting media pitches and ultimately conducting media outreach. You will learn how to develop a strong understanding of the media landscape and take ownership of writing content and researching/analyzing new trends. You might also be involved with the day-to-day execution of our integrated marketing campaigns and ensure deliverables are on track.
This is a 3-month program with the potential for the apprentice to become a full-time employee during the program duration or at the end of the assignment.
What You’ll Do
- Provide administrative account support including helping with agendas, call notes, and other activities to assist your teams.
- Track competitor and client stories in traditional, digital and social media.
- Support the development of PR materials including press releases, speaker submission forms, blog and social media content, etc. for review by the team.
- Monitor and flag client and industry media coverage for the account team.
- Help with new business efforts including industry research, identifying media and influencer targets, materials development and project support.
- Promote and uphold Allison’s core values; participate in agency-wide training and professional development programs.
What You’ll Need
- Preferred experience as an intern/apprentice in public relations, marketing or a related field.
- Health industry experience or interest strongly preferred.
- Self-motivated, eager to learn and enthusiastic about the work.
- Eye for detail and organization.
- Comfortable and knowledgeable working in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel alongside Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
- Ability to take direction, ask clarifying questions and follow through on required deadlines.
At Allison, We’re different by design.
Our mission is to create a positive and entrepreneurial environment where talented people thrive on creativity. 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.
In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, the hourly salary for this position is $20/hourly.