Associate Vice President

Gregory FCA•Ardmore, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 their team. Candidates must be in commuting distance to their Philadelphia-area office. Gregory is one of America's largest and most innovative communications agencies, redefining what's possible through the power of people and AI. The role involves leading and managing client accounts, directing media strategy, developing junior staff, writing strategic communications, serving as a senior client contact, contributing to new business development, and leveraging AI tools to enhance various aspects of the role.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in communications, public relations, journalism, English, or a related field
7–8 years of PR experience
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.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage client accounts independently, 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
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.