Account Executive

Gregory F CA; Ardmore (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

paid time off and paid holidays

life insurance

short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Gregory is seeking an Account Executive to join our Philadelphia-area PR team. The candidate will build relationships with local, trade, and national reporters, craft compelling press materials, and support client communications with clear, persuasive language.

The role emphasizes staying on top of industry trends, developing strategic media plans, and mentoring junior staff. We offer a competitive benefits package and require commuting distance to our office.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree is required.
• Two to four years of PR experience.
• Must be in commuting distance to the Philadelphia-area office.

Responsibilities

• Secure earned media coverage and build relationships with reporters.
• Craft press releases, bylined articles, blog posts and social content.
• Stay updated on industry trends and client industries.
• Develop and deploy plans for award submissions, conferences, and campaigns.
• Engage with clients and communicate value of work.
• Utilize industry tools and productivity tools, including AI.
• Assist with reporting and measure impact for clients.
• Train and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Media relations

Content writing

Client communications

Mentoring juniors

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

Gregory - named PR Agency of the Year by PR Daily and to PRWeek's Best Places to Work list - is looking for an Account Executive to join our team! The ideal candidate has strong media relations skills, can craft compelling content and engage in client communications. Candidates must be in commuting distance to our Philadelphia-area office.

Responsibilities:

• Secure thoughtful, earned media coverage for clients; build relationships with local, trade, and national reporters, and devise and suggest story angles that showcase our clients' products, services, and thought leadership. Media train clients and provide support prior to interviews.
• Craft compelling press releases, bylined articles, blog posts, social media posts and other written content that aligns with our clients' messaging and voice.
• Stay on top of industry trends; develop a firm personal understanding of issues, processes, terms, products, and regulations specific to clients' industries.
• Develop and deploy strategic plans for award submissions, conference appearances, speaking opportunities, and media relations campaigns.
• Actively engage and communicate with clients, demonstrating confidence and preparation.
• Have access to and gain competency with industry tools as well as utilize productivity tools in your day-to-day work (AI utilization).
• Assist with reporting; communicate the value and impact of our work to clients.
• Train and mentor junior staff.

Do you have:

• A passion for media?
• Strong verbal and written communication skills?
• The ability to think creatively?
• An eye for detail?
• The ability to balance multiple projects and hit deadlines?
• A desire to be part of a high-energy, team-oriented PR practice?

Education and experience:

• An undergraduate degree
• Two to four years of PR experience

Compensation and benefits:

Salary commensurate with experience.

We offer our employees a competitive 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 others.

• health insurance
• 401(k) plan
• paid time off and paid holidays
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability insurance

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.