CALLING ALL BIG-HEARTED, BIG THINKING PEOPLE. 

ARE YOU READY TO DO THE BEST WORK OF YOUR LIFE?

We seek those committed to big, bold, meaningful progress. Progress that matters. Progress that acknowledges every person and every voice. Join us. 

WHO WE ARE

RALLY is an advocacy agency with a proven track record of driving progress on complex political and social issues. More than 500 organizations, including Climate United, the Hewlett Foundation, the National Indian Child Welfare Association, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, have partnered with us to drive meaningful change forward.

We work side by side with our clients—offering strategy, creativity, and partnership every step of the way—to advance solutions that benefit people, communities, and the future we all share.

As an equal opportunity employer, we make employment 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. We’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work.

HOW WE WORK

RALLY partners with those driving change across today’s most pressing issues, from education and environmental justice to economic equity, gun violence prevention, healthcare access, immigration, LGBTQIA+ rights, women’s rights, and more.

We work alongside leading foundations, advocacy organizations, philanthropists, and mission-aligned companies to influence policy, shift public opinion, and shape the conversation. Our team helps:

• Craft bold strategies to move issues forward
• Design and launch communications campaigns that resonate
• Build and run digital efforts that drive action
• Create powerful visual identities, stories, and content that spark connection

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Are you a natural storyteller with a passion for helping changemakers amplify their voices? Do you excel at translating complex ideas into compelling, high-impact narratives? RALLY is seeking a thoughtful, strategic communicator to join our growing Thought Leadership team as an Account Executive.

In this role, you'll help elevate the public profiles of executives, advocates, and experts across a range of issue areas. You’ll work across 2–4 client teams at a time, contributing to platform development, messaging, executive visibility, and strategic storytelling, while collaborating with colleagues in earned media, digital, and creative.

You are a strong candidate if you bring excellent writing and ghostwriting skills, the ability to shape an executive’s voice, digital fluency, and an awareness of amplification opportunities. You thrive in fast-paced, high-stakes environments, are comfortable managing up to senior leaders and C-suite clients, and enjoy connecting the dots between strategic insight, emerging trends, and powerful stories.

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

QUALIFICATIONS

Must-Haves:

• 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

Nice-to-haves:

• 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 AND PERKS

At RALLY, we believe a business is only as strong as its people. That’s why we offer a robust benefits package and thoughtful perks that support your wellbeing, fuel your growth, and reflect the culture we’re building together.

We believe changing the world should come with a healthy paycheck, time to recharge, and space to grow. Here’s what we offer:

• 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

RALLY is a hybrid workplace. Team members are expected to work on-site two days per week to foster collaboration and connection, with flexibility on other days.

We Are RALLY, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workplace and strongly encourage people of all backgrounds—including but not limited to people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, veterans, and individuals of all ages—to apply.

Compensation Transparency: RALLY typically brings new team members in toward the lower to middle portion of the posted salary range, depending on experience and alignment with the role.

This is a full-time, hourly position at $29–$34 per hour, with a guaranteed 40 hours per week and opportunities for growth and advancement based on performance and contributions to the team’s success.

Application Timeline: We will accept applications through August 22, 2025, after which we will begin reaching out to selected candidates to start the screening process. This timeline allows us to thoughtfully review all applications before moving forward.