Content & Public Relations (PR) Executive Full Time NEW

Department: Fifth Ring

Reporting to: PR & Crisis Comms Manager

Location: Aberdeen, UK

Ways of Working: Hybrid

Contract Type: Permanent

Fifth Ring, part of DC Thomson media company, are currently recruiting for a Content & Public Relations (PR) Executive to join our growing team in Aberdeen.

The Content and PR Executive plays a key role in the execution and optimisation of content and communications activity across digital and PR channels. Supporting the delivery of high-quality client work, this role contributes to the planning, coordination, implementation and reporting of content and media activity.

Description

Fifth Ring is a modern international B2B agency that builds long and beneficial relationships for and with its clients. Active in a limited number of markets in which we have deep insight, as catalysts of change, we blend the best of art and science to enable our clients to identify and own their chosen market spaces.

Over 33 years Fifth Ring has transformed from a local generalist Aberdeen agency into an multi award-winning international B2B specialist working with global players. We succeed because we know our space: global B2B in our chosen verticals. Our expertise in energy, maritime, technology and manufacturing delivers creative, impactful marketing that transcends geographies. Our customers are on almost every continent. They work with us, not because we are local, but because we are part of their world.

The Content & PR Executive will work on a variety of tasks such as building reports, audit checks, and forward features lists. They will engage with media journalists to follow up on press releases and reports. The successful candidate will schedule organic social posts as well as drafting and creating engaging content for release.

This is a great opportunity for a Content & PR Executive who is eager to learn from others, work with global clients across Europe, USA and Asia with an agency that utilises emerging technologies in the industry. Over time, the successful candidate can develop into a PR Executive with responsibility for media relations and content creation, or a Content Executive specialising in digital content and performance.

Key Responsibilities

Client

• Compile coverage reports and maintain accurate tracking of media activity
• Research, build, and maintain targeted media lists, identifying relevant journalists, outlets and contacts
• Format and distribute press releases, ensuring accuracy and consistency
• Support research for forward features, media opportunities and event or speaker placements across clients
• Draft basic PR and editorial content with support, including press releases and feature pitches
• Schedule, publish, and manage content across digital platforms
• Support content calendar management to ensure timely and consistent delivery
• Repurpose content into multiple formats to maximise reach and effectiveness
• Monitor organic content performance and highlight key trends or insights
• Upload, update, and maintain website content via CMS (including pages, blogs and edits)
• Ensure all content meets quality standards, including formatting, linking and basic SEO best practice
• Support website migrations through content population and updates
• Assist with content audits and maintain accuracy across large datasets

Company

• Ensure that products and services are delivered on time and within budget
• Be a robust defender of the agency’s values, people and commercial interests
• Ensure Fifth Ring processes and procedures are followed at all times

Colleagues

• Provide administrative and day-to-day support to PR and content team members as required
• Provide updates to colleagues, ensuring clear communication
• Build effective relationships with other departments within the organisation, to ensure alignment on client projects

Requirements

Essential:

• Exceptional communication skills
• Effective writing skills
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Must be fluent in English
• Technology literate

Desirable:

• Experience in a client-facing environment
• Understanding of B2B marketing and communications
• Skills in digital marketing, content marketing, and media relations
• Previous experience media monitoring platforms, however, training will be provided
• Proficiency with social media scheduling tools

Desirable Qualifications

• A formal qualification in marketing, communications, business or similar

Behaviours that will help this role succeed:

• Collaborates across teams
• Owns outcomes and follows through on tasks
• Experiments with purpose to enhance delivery
• Acts with curiosity and seeks better ways of working
• Ability to work at pace and across multiple projects

To apply for this role, please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter.

Closing date for applications: 6th May 2026 at 12:00noon