Public Relations Account Executive

Gregory; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Gregory is seeking an Account Executive to join our team in the Philadelphia area. The ideal candidate will have strong media relations skills, craft compelling content, and engage in client communications with a proactive, high-energy approach.

Two to four years of PR experience and the ability to balance multiple projects to meet deadlines are required. Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Two to four years of PR experience.
• Strong media relations and written communication skills.
• Ability to craft compelling content and client messaging.
• Comfort engaging with reporters and clients and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Secure earned media coverage and build reporter relationships.
• Craft press releases, bylined articles, blog posts and social content.
• Develop strategic plans for awards, conferences and media campaigns.
• Mentor junior staff and report results to clients.
• Utilize industry tools and AI productivity tools.
• Communicate value of work to clients.

Skills

Media relations

Content creation

Client communications

Organization

Tools

Media monitoring tools

AI productivity 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 anAccount 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?
• 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:

• 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.