Content & Public Relations (PR) Executive at DC Thomson, Aberdeen, United Kingdom

The Content & PR Executive supports the execution and enhancement of content and communications strategies across digital and public relations channels, aiding in the planning, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of client projects within a specialized B2B agency focused on energy, maritime, technology, and manufacturing sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Compile coverage reports and track media activity accurately
• Research, build, and maintain targeted media lists including journalists, outlets, and contacts
• Format and distribute press releases ensuring accuracy and consistency
• Support research for forward features, media opportunities, event placements, and speaker roles
• Draft basic PR and editorial content such as press releases and feature pitches with guidance
• Schedule, publish, and manage content on digital platforms
• Assist in content calendar management for timely and consistent delivery
• Repurpose content into various formats to broaden reach and impact
• Monitor organic content performance and identify key trends or insights
• Upload, update, and maintain website content using CMS, including pages, blogs, and edits
• Apply quality standards to content, covering formatting, linking, and basic SEO practices
• Support website migrations via content population and updates
• Conduct content audits and ensure accuracy in large datasets
• Deliver products and services on time and within budget
• Uphold agency values, protect people and commercial interests
• Adhere to Fifth Ring processes and procedures
• Provide administrative and daily support to PR and content team members
• Offer updates to colleagues for clear communication
• Foster effective relationships with other departments to align on client projects

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication skills
• Effective writing skills
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Fluency in English
• Technology literacy
• Experience in client-facing environments (desirable)
• Understanding of B2B marketing and communications (desirable)
• Skills in digital marketing, content marketing, and media relations (desirable)
• Previous experience with media monitoring platforms (desirable, training provided)
• Proficiency with social media scheduling tools (desirable)
• Formal qualification in marketing, communications, business, or similar (desirable)
• Collaborates across teams
• Owns outcomes and follows through on tasks
• Experiments purposefully to improve delivery
• Acts with curiosity and seeks innovative approaches
• Ability to work at pace across multiple projects