Account Executive

gregoryfca; Ardmore (PA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Job summary

Gregory is seeking an Account Executive to join our team in the Philadelphia-area office. The ideal candidate will excel in media relations, crafting compelling content, and managing client communications.

Requirements include an undergraduate degree and 2–4 years of PR experience, with a passion for media and strong written and verbal skills. The role emphasizes deadlines, teamwork, and a high-energy PR practice.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Secure earned media coverage and 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.

Skills

Media relations

Content creation

Client communications

Verbal communication

Written communication

Creativity

Detail orientation

Project management

Team collaboration

AI tools

Education

Undergraduate degree

2–4 years PR experience

Tools

AI tools

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.

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.