PR Account Executive

Grayling; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Grayling, a leading communications agency, is looking for a driven PR Account Executive to join their Scotland team in Glasgow. This entry-level role offers the chance to manage campaigns for notable clients while receiving comprehensive training in public relations. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with a focus on personal growth and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

25 days' holiday, increasing to 30 days

Additional leave on birthday

Monthly cash allowance for benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic self-starter with a desire to build a career in communications.
• Ability to adapt communication style to suit various audiences.
• Strong initiative and not afraid to contribute ideas.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of multiple client campaigns across key accounts.
• Manage administrative tasks like timelines and meeting notes.
• Draft and edit materials including press releases and media pitches.

Skills

Clear communication skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Collaborative mindset

Interest in media

Education

Degree in Communications or related field

Tools

PR and media tools

Job description

Grayling Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

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About Grayling UK

Our people are in equal parts exceptional professionals and wonderful human beings. We’ve created a culture that champions personal growth and development, empowering everyone to be creative, innovate enjoy their work. Your growth is our priority because when you thrive, so do we.

About Grayling UK

Our people are in equal parts exceptional professionals and wonderful human beings. We’ve created a culture that champions personal growth and development, empowering everyone to be creative, innovate enjoy their work. Your growth is our priority because when you thrive, so do we.

We’re serious about our work but never about ourselves, so if you’re looking to kickstart your career in public relations, you’ve come to the right place!

About The Role

We’re looking for a driven and ambitious PR Account Executive that wants to join an award-winning, top UK network agency. This is pivotal role within our Scotland team and you’ll ideally be based in our Glasgow office. This might your first job in industry or you may already have some experience under your belt. You’ll be responsible for delivering excellent day-to-day client work and play a key support role within the team. As well as home grown Scottish brands and businesses, we work with several international clients, so you could have the opportunity to work directly with our wider network. You’ll also be exposed to both consumer and corporate accounts, across Scotland and the UK, so it’s a fantastic opportunity to gain invaluable experience! We can teach you the skills, all you need to bring is the right attitude and the drive to get stuck in and kick start your journey to success with one of the most well reputed agencies in the UK.

The day to day

The role of an Account Executive is varied, but daily tasks will involve:

• 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
  
  

What Will Give You The Edge

• An enthusiastic self-starter with a strong desire to build a career in communications
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal – with the ability to adapt your tone to suit the audience
• Detail-oriented, well-organised, and able to juggle multiple tasks at once
• Strong initiative and not afraid to ask questions or contribute ideas
• Possess a collaborative mindset and enjoy working as part of a team
• A genuine interest in media, current affairs, and digital trends
• Experience using PR and media tools (such as Talkwalker, Onclusive, Roxhill) is a plus, but not essential as training will be provided
  
  

Our promises to you

• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working & flexi time and 4pm Friday finishes
• 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. Whether it’s subscribing to services like Netflix, dental insurance or gym membership, you'll have the freedom to choose how you enjoy it!
• 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
  
  

Get to know us

Grayling is the UK’s best-connected communications agency, working across Consumer, Corporate, and Public Affairs. With nine UK offices and 20+ worldwide, we help brands make an impact through smart thinking, cultural insights, and creative ideas.

We’ve been on a huge journey the last year and have just been shortlisted for PRWeek UK’s brand-new People and Places Awards 2025.

Our commitment at Grayling is to combine our employees’ unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build a more diverse and inclusive organisation that represents all of us and the businesses we work with. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will consider all applicants regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, family or parental status, neurodiversity and disability status. If you need any adjustments during the application process, we’re here to help - just let us know.

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  Entry level

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Job function

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• Industries

  Public Relations and Communications Services

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