We arelooking for a PR star to join our corporate media relations team inGlasgow.
As abusy team with BIG ambitions, we need a dynamic Account Manager or SeniorAccount Manager, depending on experience, who understands the media landscape,knows how to speak the language of journalists and has the contacts to makethings happen.
You’llhave an exceptional ability to spot and develop compelling stories, and theconfidence and creativity to turn complex business and industry developmentsinto engaging media opportunities. Well-connected and proactive, you’ll knowhow to build relationships with key journalists, understand what makes a storyrelevant and newsworthy, and secure meaningful coverage for our portfolio ofclients.
The role
No twodays are the same, but to give you an idea of the sort of work you can expectto be involved with:
- Lead media relations activityand proactively seek out new opportunities.
- Deliver agreed PR/marketinggoals with clients on a regular/monthly basis, – using skills, experience,contacts and imagination to achieve targeted results against objectives,and flagging up any potential issues that might occur.
- Create opportunities forpositive engagement with targeted audiences through a range of platforms.
- Manage the client feedbackprocess; working with junior staff to deliver accurate coveragemonitoring, analysis and reports, as required.
- Build and maintainrelationships with third party suppliers and production staff andnegotiate best rates on behalf of clients and control budgets.
- Seek out, maintain and buildrelationships with journalists and other stakeholders to meet the client’sobjectives.
- Attend and lead clientmeetings and structure creative marketing and PR plans to direct activity.
- Work in an integrated waywith the wider business, seeking out opportunities to introduce newservices to clients.
The perks
We are afast-paced independent agency, with a collaborative and supportive culture anda real emphasis on helping every member of our team achieve their potential. Wevalue energy and commitment highly. If you’re the right person for thisopportunity, you can count on:
- A brilliant holidayallowance, including a day off for your birthday, a day off for charitywork of your choice and a half day for Christmas shopping.
- Senior investment and timeinto your career development.
- Coaching, training, andmentoring programmes, with support for professional memberships and study.
- Private medical cover.
- Life assurance.
- Lots of social eventsthroughout the year and a company-wide Summer and Christmas party.
- An open, dynamic, andcollaborative working environment.
- The opportunity to workalongside and learn from some of the best in the business.
- The best colleagues you couldhope for!
About BIG
Establishedover two decades ago, BIG Partnership has grown to become one of the UK’slargest and most successful independent marketing agencies, with more than 70people working on over 300 clients across offices in Glasgow, Aberdeen andManchester.
Wespecialise in offering a fully integrated service to our clients, with coreservices that cover PR, design, digital and marketing. We work with businessesranging from start-ups to some of the world’s biggest brands. Household brands,including Aldi, BP, Deloitte, Barratt Homes, Loch Lomond Whiskies and Loganair,have entrusted their marketing and communication needs to us. This trust isreflected in our recent ranking for client satisfaction, where specialistconsultancy, Relationship Matters, placed BIG among the top 20% of agenciesglobally for client satisfaction.
We areBIG on our people and culture. You’ll be working alongside colleagues who willhappily go the extra mile for you, because they know you would do the same forthem. Independently conducted staff surveys show BIG boasts a supportive andpositive work environment, with more than 90% of its staff viewing BIG as anemployer of choice. This is probably why The Herald newspaper named BIG ashaving the Best Employee Culture in Scotland.
At BIGour values aren’t just words, they’re how we work every day:
Refuse tosettle: You spotopportunities, solve problems, and make results happen.
Own theimpact: You leadby example, take pride in your work, and make every client feel the valueof your expertise.
Bring themagic: Youenergise colleagues, inspire clients, and bring positivity to everyproject.
We’retruly a values-driven organisation. A hallmark of our ethos is our focus onstaff development and an open, supportive culture.
*The position may close earlier depending onapplicant volume.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
BIG Partnership is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
PR Account Manager in Glasgow employer: BIG Partnership
BIG Partnership is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and collaboration. With offices in Glasgow and Manchester, employees benefit from a dynamic environment where creativity thrives, and operational excellence is championed. The company’s commitment to its people is reflected in its high employee satisfaction ratings and recognition for having the Best Employee Culture in Scotland, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
