Account Executive, Research and Strategy

Account Executive, Research and Strategy

CALLING ALL BIG-HEARTED, BIG THINKING PEOPLE.

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

RALLY is an advocacy communications agency. And at our core, we are advocates. Our entire business model—from our team, to our craft, to the clients we partner with—is designed to shape a better tomorrow. We take on the most complex political, cultural, and social challenges. Even when the path forward is rough or uncertain, we start with what if we… and keep going until change is possible.

We are restless and relentless when it comes to our work because the outcomes matter to us. And so many others.

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

Changing minds on the toughest issues of our time takes more than facts or flash. In today’s crowded landscape, only a rare mix breaks through: deep issue fluency, proven persuasion tactics, and emotional and cultural resonance.

We do inventive. We do creative. We do whatever it takes—and we don’t stop until we win.

That’s the RALLY edge—and it’s how we drive real impact.

Are you curious about what shapes public opinion, moves audiences, and influences how people understand the world? Do you love digging into information, analyzing data, and turning complex findings into clear direction for strategy and storytelling? RALLY is seeking an analytical, detail-oriented researcher to join our Insights and Strategy team as an Account Executive.

In this role, you will bring research to life across advocacy, public education, and policy campaigns. You’ll work across multiple client teams, contributing to audience understanding, message framing, insight generation, and strategy development. You’ll support quantitative and qualitative research efforts, conduct wide-ranging desk research, monitor media and social trends, and synthesize findings into clear and actionable reports and recommendations.

This is a great fit for someone who naturally connects dots, identifies patterns others might miss, and enjoys shaping strategy through thoughtful, well-organized research. You thrive in fast-moving environments, are comfortable supporting senior strategists and clients, and bring a blend of curiosity, rigor, and strong writing. Above all, you’re excited to help changemakers understand their audiences and make work that resonates.

• Conduct desk research on clients, issues, audiences, peer organizations, and cultural trends, pulling from AI tools, academic databases, media monitoring platforms, and public records
• Monitor media coverage, social media discourse, and sentiment around relevant topics using media monitoring and social listening tools (training provided)
• Assist in planning and executing research efforts, including surveys, message testing, qualitative interviews, and focus groups
• Review, analyze, and synthesize information from diverse sources into clear summaries, insights, and strategic recommendations
• Support qualitative research by helping schedule, prepare materials, observe sessions, and take detailed notes
• Assist with quantitative research by reviewing survey tabs, identifying patterns, and summarizing key findings
• Contribute to the development of audience personas, messaging briefs, and narrative insights
• Draft background materials, briefing documents, memos, reports, and thought leadership content
• Create clear, visually compelling presentations and data visualizations (Google Slides)
• Collaborate with strategy, digital, and creative teams to ensure insights inform messaging, content, targeting, and campaign execution
• Help maintain internal research libraries, audience profiles, and shared resources for persuasion and behavioral science
• Support new business efforts by preparing research pulls,…