What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Vice President position at Gregory FCA?
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. Candidates must be in commuting distance to our Philadelphia-area office.
We are one of America's largest and most innovative communications agencies, redefining what's possible through the power of people and AI. Come join us!
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.
Education / Experience / Skills:
- 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.
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.