PR Account Executive

<p></p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Manchester</p> <p><strong>Working pattern:</strong> Full time, hybrid working – 3 days in the office, 2 days flexible</p> <p><strong>Planned start date:</strong> November 2026</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About Grayling UK</strong></p> <p>Grayling is one of the UK’s most connected communications agencies, helping brands, businesses and organisations navigate complexity, shape conversations and make a meaningful impact through smart thinking, cultural insight and creative ideas.</p> <p>Our people are in equal parts exceptional professionals and wonderful human beings. We’ve been recognised as one of The Times and Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026, reflecting the culture our people have built together – one grounded in trust, transparency, ambition and care.</p> <p>If you’re building your career in PR and want to work with a collaborative team across a varied mix of consumer and B2B clients, this could be a great next step.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>The opportunity</strong></p> <p>We’re looking for an Account Executive to join our Manchester team and help deliver integrated PR campaigns across a mix of consumer and B2B clients.</p> <p>You’ll get hands-on experience across media relations, content and campaign delivery – from spotting stories and developing media angles to creating content and building relationships with journalists.</p> <p>You’ll work closely with colleagues across the agency, contributing ideas, research and insight while taking responsibility for delivering high-quality work for clients.</p> <p>This could suit an existing Account Executive or someone ready to step up who has already developed strong PR, writing and media relations skills.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>What you’ll do</strong></p> <ul> <li>Help deliver integrated PR campaigns across consumer and B2B accounts, taking ownership of agreed activity and deadlines.</li> <li>Build relationships with journalists and media contacts, identify relevant opportunities and confidently sell in stories and ideas.</li> <li>Write clear, engaging content including press releases, features, thought leadership, pitches, statements, briefings and social content.</li> <li>Monitor the media and wider news agenda, spotting trends, stories and opportunities that could be relevant to clients.</li> <li>Keep clients and account teams informed, providing accurate updates, managing expectations and raising potential issues when needed.</li> <li>Support client meetings and campaign planning, turning discussions and briefs into clear actions.</li> <li>Contribute research, insight and ideas