PR Account Executive

Grayling UK is seeking a driven and ambitious PR Account Executive to join their Scotland team. The role involves delivering excellent day-to-day client work, supporting the team, and gaining invaluable experience. No prior experience is required, and training will be provided.

Requirements

• Support the delivery of multiple client campaigns simultaneously across key accounts
• Own administrative tasks such as timelines, WIP trackers, cost trackers, and meeting notes
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, including room bookings and refreshments
• Conduct research for current clients and new business opportunities
• Monitor media coverage, client and industry news, and share relevant updates
• Use tools like Talkwalker, Onclusive, and Roxhill for media and stakeholder research
• Draft research summaries, reports, and analysis to inform client work
• Stay informed on current affairs and trends relevant to client sectors
• Build and manage media, influencer, and stakeholder lists
• Help identify and engage key media, and influencer contacts
• Pitch stories to media, handle basic journalist enquiries, and secure earned coverage
• Draft and edit clear, accurate written materials including press releases, newsletters, social content, and media pitches
• Participate in brainstorms and support the development of creative and strategic recommendations
• Help prepare for client presentations, pitches, and events
• Support new business activity through research, proofing, and logistics

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 25 days’ holiday, increasing by one day every year up to 30 days
• Additional day of leave on your birthday & gifted time off over Christmas
• A monthly cash allowance to use on the benefits most important to you
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Free subscription to Calm app
• Free breakfasts & fruit
• An abundance of personal development opportunities, through our internal training programmes
• New business and employee referral bonuses
• Interest-free season ticket loan & Railcard reimbursement
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme offering a 24/7 confidential advice line
• Life assurance