What are the responsibilities and job description for the Issues Management - Americas position at Accenture?
The Issues Management associate manager will help develop systems, processes, assets and tools that will be used by the team for the purpose of risk mitigation of brand reputation issues. The candidate will also support the planning, governance and management of select projects and responsibilities handled by the Issues Management team.
As part of the Issues Management team this role will report to the Managing Director Issues Management Lead, which is a function within Corporate Communications Strategy and Insights. This role will work cross-functionally in a highly matrixed environment with a diverse team of innovative team marketing and communications teams focused on the following areas:
Global brand management and advertising; global events and sponsorships; people engagement; marketing research; media and industry analyst relations; corporate and financial communications; digital marketing; recruitment marketing; portfolio/client-centric marketing; and industry, service line and geographic marketing campaigns.
The role will work closely with the members of the Issues Management team, government relations, PE, GAP, HR, Legal, and occasionally with business/client teams. The candidate will also work closely and in a well-coordinated fashion with other Corporate Communications teams to evaluate best practices, tools and processes that may be applicable for the betterment of the Issues Management function. The candidate will also help determine communications approaches powered by consistent, disciplined messaging for key channels. Finally, the candidate support other Issues leads for developing and updating corporate communications messaging for key topics of major interest to the company.
The ideal candidate is a proactive, highly motivated, experienced communications professional with proven experience relating to digital and mainstream media. The candidate will be familiar with the design and development of strategies and products for monitoring, reporting and escalating media and social media coverage in a industrialized setting. They will be detail-oriented, a proactive team player and a leader who possesses exemplary judgment, impeccable writing skills and an ability to turn abstract and complicated issues into simple and powerful narratives.
Basic Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of marketing and communication experience
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Broad based business acumen and ability to quickly grasp Accenture’s business strategy. global perspective and understanding of business marketplace; quick thinking with an inquisitive nature and desire to learn about economic and business drives, the technology ecosystem and all aspects of Accenture’s business.
Proven, impeccable judgment, particularly in high intensity situations
Able to support and influence leaders at all levels of the organization through relationship building and executive-level presence.
Take point in orchestrating multiple projects and responsibilities, all with varied deadlines
Contribute strategic guidance into the team’s deliberations, and help create and edit various work products, including scenario plans, preparation of holding statements, talking points for internal and external stakeholders, and coordinate closely with peers in Accenture business lines, legal, HR, media relations and other corporate function departments.
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 03/07/2026.
Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:
U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture
Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $73,800 to $182,600
Cleveland $68,300 to $146,100
Colorado $73,800 to $157,800
District of Columbia $78,500 to $168,000
Illinois $68,300 to $157,800
Maryland $73,800 to $157,800
Massachusetts $73,800 to $168,000
Minnesota $73,800 to $157,800
New York $68,300 to $182,600
New Jersey $78,500 to $182,600
Washington $80,200 to $168,000
Requesting an Accommodation
Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.
If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Accenture and have accommodation needs such as for a disability or religious observance, please call us toll free at 1 (877) 889-9009 or send us an email or speak with your recruiter.
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We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.
For details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal Opportunity Statement
Accenture is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
Other Employment Statements
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Further, at Accenture a criminal conviction history is not an absolute bar to employment.
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.
California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please click here for additional important information.
Please read Accenture’s Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process.
As part of the Issues Management team this role will report to the Managing Director Issues Management Lead, which is a function within Corporate Communications Strategy and Insights. This role will work cross-functionally in a highly matrixed environment with a diverse team of innovative team marketing and communications teams focused on the following areas:
Global brand management and advertising; global events and sponsorships; people engagement; marketing research; media and industry analyst relations; corporate and financial communications; digital marketing; recruitment marketing; portfolio/client-centric marketing; and industry, service line and geographic marketing campaigns.
The role will work closely with the members of the Issues Management team, government relations, PE, GAP, HR, Legal, and occasionally with business/client teams. The candidate will also work closely and in a well-coordinated fashion with other Corporate Communications teams to evaluate best practices, tools and processes that may be applicable for the betterment of the Issues Management function. The candidate will also help determine communications approaches powered by consistent, disciplined messaging for key channels. Finally, the candidate support other Issues leads for developing and updating corporate communications messaging for key topics of major interest to the company.
The ideal candidate is a proactive, highly motivated, experienced communications professional with proven experience relating to digital and mainstream media. The candidate will be familiar with the design and development of strategies and products for monitoring, reporting and escalating media and social media coverage in a industrialized setting. They will be detail-oriented, a proactive team player and a leader who possesses exemplary judgment, impeccable writing skills and an ability to turn abstract and complicated issues into simple and powerful narratives.
Basic Qualifications
We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 03/07/2026.
Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:
U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture
Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $73,800 to $182,600
Cleveland $68,300 to $146,100
Colorado $73,800 to $157,800
District of Columbia $78,500 to $168,000
Illinois $68,300 to $157,800
Maryland $73,800 to $157,800
Massachusetts $73,800 to $168,000
Minnesota $73,800 to $157,800
New York $68,300 to $182,600
New Jersey $78,500 to $182,600
Washington $80,200 to $168,000
Requesting an Accommodation
Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.
If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Accenture and have accommodation needs such as for a disability or religious observance, please call us toll free at 1 (877) 889-9009 or send us an email or speak with your recruiter.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.
For details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal Opportunity Statement
Accenture is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
Other Employment Statements
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Further, at Accenture a criminal conviction history is not an absolute bar to employment.
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.
California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please click here for additional important information.
Please read Accenture’s Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process.
Salary : $73,800 - $182,600