Associate Vice President

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-area, NYC, Boston)

We are one of America's largest and most innovative communications agencies (and a top 10 financial services PR firm) redefining what's possible through the power of people and AI. Come join us!

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.

Gregory is an equal opportunity employer, and will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination on account of a person’s sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual preference, or orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability, or any other protected group or status.