UNAVAILABLE is hiring: Director, Media +Influencer in New York

About Us
We imagine thenew. 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 envisionnew solutionsand create outcomes that move our clients' businesses forward while helping everyone on the team learn and grow together. Our shared ideal of thebuilder'smindset is limitless and available to everyone, and we push the boundaries to create new and innovative solutions for our clients and ourselves.

We create lastingimpactand relationships, and our culture fosters meaningful connections and friendships that last beyond the workplace. Ifyou'reready 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.

Overview
Looking for a Director, Media +Influencer to lead earned media strategy across both traditional and emerging channels. This role is ideal for a media relations professional with 5+ years of experience who has evolved beyond legacy pitching to embrace today’s fragmented, hyper-connected media landscape.

You’ll be responsible for crafting and executing integrated media strategies that include top-tier press, newsletter journalists (e.g., Substack), social-first publishers, influencer-reporters, podcast producers, Reddit mods, and niche community leaders (i.e. Fandom). You understand that “media” now lives across platforms and personalities—and you know how to reach the people who shape conversation across them.

Responsibilities

Lead earned media outreach across traditional and modern channels—press, newsletters, podcasts, Reddit, Fandom, and influencer-led news

Develop and source storylines that resonate across verticals, platforms, and audience types

Build and maintain relationships with journalists, creators, podcasters, and moderators; be a part of specific groups/subscribe actively to subreddits, Substack, etc.

Identify and pitch into emerging storytelling formats and distribution methods; consider new ways of reaching those who have influence in creating original content

Collaborate cross-functionally with PR strategy, social, and influencer teams to ensure earned efforts are insight-driven and integrated

Monitor and report on media trends, alternative media platforms, and coverage opportunities

Qualifications

5+ years of earned media experience in an agency, in house or newsroom setting

Proven media placements across national, lifestyle, or niche press—plus experience pitching podcasts, newsletters, or creator-journalists

Strong understanding of alternative media ecosystems: Substack, Reddit, YouTube news, Podcast culture, Fandom, social publishers, etc.

Curious, adaptive, and fluent in how conversations move across media, creators, and communities

Specific interest in technology, the creator economy, the evolution of AI & culture and other categories frequently covered within emerging media.

Benefits

A hybrid work environment with ahome and office schedule (2+ days in theoffice per week) and work-from-anywhere weeks

Comprehensive health benefits (healthcare, vision, dental, pet, home, and auto insurance)

Generous time off policies (unlimited paid time off, wellness days, national holidays, summer Fridays)

Four-week sabbatical every five years of employment

Exceptional parental leave benefits

Global mentorship and networking programs

Monthly cell phone reimbursement

401k savings and employee stock purchase plan

Volunteer hours (20 hours annually) for designated non-profit partnersand personal choice

Globally driven DEI initiatives (Employee Advocacy Groups, DEI committee)

Career growth opportunities, such as Allison University (multi-day customized training for each level)

Equal Opportunities
Our founding vision was to create a positive and entrepreneurial environment where talented people thrive –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 iswelcomeand every voice is heard. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Compensation
In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, we believe the target range of base compensation in all locations within the United States for this role is$100K-$150K. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors,including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

In addition to medical, dental, and vision coverage, we offer a generous unlimited PTO plan, 401k program,and comprehensive benefits plan.Additionalperksand benefitsinclude a month-longsabbatical, active employee advocacy groups, globally driven DEI initiatives, wellness days, summer Fridays,and learning and development programs for our employees.

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In Summary: Allison is looking for a Director, Media +Influencer to lead earned media strategy across both traditional and emerging channels . This role is ideal for a media relations professional with 5+ years of experience . Responsibilities include crafting and executing integrated media strategies that include top-tier press, newsletter journalists, social-first publishers, influencer-reporters, podcast producers, Reddit mods, and niche community leaders .

En Español: Acerca de nosotros Imaginamos lo nuevo. Inspírate al próximo. Y usemos el poder de nuestra creatividad para ayudar a construir a los que nos rodean. En Allison, proporcionamos un entorno ilimitado donde puedas construir, crear y crecer. Nuestra cultura abiertamente colaborativa y altamente solidaria está libre de burocracia y burocrática. Con más de 1.000 innovadores de diversos orígenes, abrimos nuevos caminos para clientes de clase mundial en 50 mercados globales y docenas de industrias. Creemos en la creación de un espacio donde todos puedan expresar libremente sus opiniones, compartir sus ideas y sueños para el futuro y ser ellos mismos. Fomentramos una cultura inclusiva que atrae constructores de todo tipo que pueden imaginar nuevas soluciones y crear resultados que muevan hacia adelante la visión de nuestros clientes mientras ayudan a todos en el aprendizaje y el crecimiento juntos. Este papel es ideal para un profesional de relaciones con los medios de comunicación con más de 5 años de experiencia que ha evolucionado más allá del legado, para abrazar el paisaje mediático fragmentado e hiperconectado de hoy. Usted será responsable de elaborar y ejecutar estrategias de medios integradas que incluyen prensa de primer nivel, periodistas de boletines informativos (por ejemplo, Substack), editores sociales-primeros, reporteros influyentes, productores de podcasts, mods Reddit y líderes comunitarios nichos (es decir Fandom). Comprende que media ahora vive a través de plataformas y personalidadesy sabe cómo llegar a las personas que dan forma a la conversación en ellas. Responsibilities Lead ganó alcance mediático en canales tradicionales y modernospress, boletines informativos, podcasts, Reddit, Fandom y noticias lideradas por influencers Desarrollar y originar historias que resuenan entre verticales, plataformas, y tipos de audiencia Construir y mantener relaciones con periodistas, creadores, podcastores y moderadores nicho; formar parte de grupos específicos/subscribirse activamente cada día a subredits, Substack, etc. Identificar e incidir en los formatos de narración emergentes y métodos de distribución; considerar nuevas formas de llegar a aquellos que tienen influencia en la creación de beneficios colaborativo-funcional con estrategias alternativas de atención médica, y equipos de voluntarios para garantizar el desarrollo del trabajo (seguridad) Cuatro días de trabajo completos (20 horas de duración) Los empleados se encuentran dentro de una programación de tiempo libre y de trabajo en el entorno nacional y otros medios de comunicación social (más allá de los programas de seguridad social), diseño de negocios y otras oportunidades de vida, redes sociales, servicios públicos y viajes libres de prensa y ventas, planes de pago o puestables, así como una amplia experiencia en línea de negocio (por medio ambiente laboral). No toleramos discriminación ni acoso de ningún tipo y nos comprometemos a construir una agencia en la que todos sean bienvenidos y cada voz sea escuchada. Estamos orgullosos de ser un empleador de igualdad de oportunidades y acción afirmativa. Compensación Para cumplir con las leyes de transparencia salarial e igualitaria en varios lugares, creemos que el rango objetivo de compensación básica en todas las ubicaciones dentro de los Estados Unidos para este papel es de $ 100K-$ 150K. La compensación real está influenciada por una amplia gama de factores, incluido pero no limitado al conjunto de habilidades, nivel de experiencia y ubicación. Además de la cobertura médica, dental y visión, ofrecemos un plan PTO sin límites generoso, programa 401k,y un plan integral de beneficios.Los beneficios adicionales incluyen programas de sabático durante un mes, grupos de defensa del empleo, DEI, días activos de aprendizaje, viernes, verano y actividades de desarrollo para nuestros empleados #Jj&Lb-1888.