Associate Vice President

Gregory FCA

$90K — $130K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in communications, public relations, journalism, English, or a related field.
  • 5-8 years of PR experience, emphasizing account leadership.
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and PR industry tools.
  • Strong project management and communication skills.
  • Proven track record in leading, mentoring, and collaborating with a team.
  • Client-service oriented with a solutions-driven mindset.
  • Self-motivated with excellent organization and adaptability.
  • Sales ability and a goal-oriented approach.
  • Comfortable working with AI tools and interested in their application in PR.

Responsibilities

  • Own client accounts independently, prioritizing tasks and aligning team efforts for quality delivery.
  • Direct media strategies at a senior level, managing high-impact cases and delegating effectively.
  • Mentor and oversee junior staff, conducting performance reviews to foster their growth.
  • Write and manage press releases, blog posts, media queries, and social media content.
  • Act as the main client contact, ensuring prompt responses and quality service.
  • Lead efforts in new business development, spearheading sales discussions.
  • Work alongside senior leadership to enhance strategic input and grow the client base.
  • Participate in marketing initiatives and staff training, sharing industry insights.
  • Utilize AI tools to enhance research, media monitoring, and content creation.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Life insurance and disability insurance options.
Full Job Description
Associate Vice President to join our team. This role is designed for a rising PR leader who is ready to take on more - more ownership, more strategy, more team responsibility. Client roster will consist of mostly real estate clients - knowledge of the real estate industry is not required but preferred. Candidates must be in commuting distance to our Philadelphia-area office

Responsibilities:

  • Take ownership of client accounts with independence, setting daily priorities and aligning team activities to meet client expectations and quality standards
  • Direct media strategy at a senior level, taking on high-impact assignments while delegating effectively to team members based on skill
  • Develop, mentor, and manage junior staff; conduct performance reviews and support career growth.
  • Write and oversee strategic press releases, blog posts, media queries, and social media content
  • Serve as the senior day-to-day client contact, fielding inquiries and delivering quality service
  • Contribute to new business development, including leading sales discussions
  • Work closely with senior leadership to build your strategic voice and expand your client portfolio
  • Champion firm initiatives - participate in Gregory marketing, lead or contribute to staff training, and share industry insights with the team
  • Leverage AI tools to accelerate research, media monitoring and outreach, content drafting, and client intelligence - and actively develop your fluency with AI as part of the role

Education / Experience / Skills:

  • Undergraduate degree in communications, public relations, journalism, English, or a related field
  • 5-8 years of PR experience, with experience in account leadership
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and PR industry platforms/tools
  • Strong project management and communication skills
  • Proven ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate across a team
  • Client-service orientation with a solutions-driven mindset
  • Self-motivated, organized, and adaptable to shifting priorities
  • Sales ability and a goal-oriented approach
  • Comfort working with AI tools and a genuine interest in how AI can strengthen your work


Compensation & Benefits:

Salary commensurate with experience. We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays, life insurance and short-term and long-term disability insurance, among other benefits.

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