Media Relations and PR Coordinator (fixed-term)

Creative Scotland; Scotland; Remote; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A public arts organization in Edinburgh is seeking a Media Relations and PR Coordinator. This full-time position involves supporting the team with press inquiries, writing press releases, and managing press coverage analysis. The ideal candidate has strong research and writing skills, along with the ability to work proactively in a busy environment. The role is predominantly remote with a fixed-term contract until March 2026 and offers a salary of £28,685 pro-rata.

Benefits

Pension

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a busy Press Office.
• Ability to collate analytical data and prepare accurate reporting.
• Ability to interact confidently with a wide range of people.

Responsibilities

• Support the Media Relations and PR Team across a range of duties.
• Triaging press enquiries and liaising with stakeholders.
• Logging, monitoring and analysing press coverage.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Media Relations and PR Coordinator (fixed-term) – Creative Scotland

Deadline for applications: 13 October 2025 at 12:00.

Location: Edinburgh base, predominantly remote work. Contract: Full-time (35 hours per week), fixed-term to 31 March 2026. Preferred start date: 3 November 2025. Salary: £28,685 (Grade B) pro-rata plus pension and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Support the Media Relations and PR Team across a range of duties, including researching and writing press releases.
• Triaging press enquiries and liaising with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Logging, monitoring and analysing press coverage; ensuring press office systems are up to date and accurate.
• Collaborate with team to maintain efficient press office operations and contribute to reporting.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience of working in a busy Press Office.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Ability to collate analytical data and prepare accurate reporting.
• Proactive, with the ability to use initiative, prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and aptitude for learning new applications.
• Ability to interact confidently, courteously and discreetly with a wide range of people and the media.
• Given this is a contract role, prior experience in an arts or media organisation is highly regarded and helps rapid onboarding with subject-matter related to arts and culture.

Application & Selection

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms: midday Monday 13 October. Interviews will be held online on Wednesday 22 October; if selected for interview, you will be expected to be available on this date. To apply, visit the recruitment portal at: https://www.creativescotland.com/about/our-jobs/media-relations-and-pr-coordinator

Note

Deadline is Monday 13 October 2025 at 12:00.

TAGGED: Audience Development / Crafts / Dance / Design / Digital Technology and Games / Education / Fashion / Equalities / Film / Festivals / Gaelic / Music / Scots / TV / Theatre / Traditional Arts / Visual Arts / Young People (aged 0 to 25) / Literature and Publishing / Cultural Tourism / Cultural Policy / Participatory Practice