Assistant Account Executive

Gregory FCA • Lower Merion Township, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Gregory - named PR Agency of the Year by PR Daily and to PRWeek's Best Places to Work list - is looking for an Assistant Account Executive to join our team! The right candidate will have between one and three years of experience and a basic understanding of PR and media relations. You will work alongside a seasoned team of professionals, supporting PR campaigns for of clients. Candidates must be in commuting distance to our Philadelphia-area office.

Requirements

• An undergraduate degree in communications, public relations, journalism, English, or a similar major
• One to three years of experience - have had at least one prior PR internship or entry level position
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and operational and productivity tools; understanding of AI and how it can support work
• Team first attitude
• Client service oriented
• Flexible/adaptable to changing work demands and priorities
• Self-starter
• Organized
• Detail oriented
• Positive attitude
• Desire to learn

Responsibilities

• Monitor the media daily, and identify and respond to topics of interest to the team and its clients.
• Research and create media lists. Conduct media outreach against agreed upon strategic plan, placing stories in the media.
• Communicate with clients and attend and participate in client calls according to your area of responsibility on accounts.
• Write press releases, blog posts, pitches, and social media posts.
• Maintain Google docs and Excel spreadsheets to ensure accuracy in client reports.
• Familiarize, gain competency, and use industry tools, like MuckRack.
• Stay current and add to personal understanding of issues, processes, terms, products, and regulations specific to clients’ industries.
• Monitor client blogs, social feeds, and other channels, and alert team to pending issues.
• Develop and deploy plans for award submissions, conference appearances, speaking opportunities, and media relations campaigns.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level