Associate Vice President

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.