Gregory - named PR Agency of the Year by PR Daily and recognized on PRWeek's Best Places to Work list - is looking for an 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 financial services clients - knowledge of the industry is not required but a plus. Candidates must be in commuting distance to one of our US offices (Philadelphia, NYC, Boston)
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.
