Senior Account Executive

Job Spec: Senior Account ExecutiveLocation: Edinburgh About CitypressWe are a leading PR, social and creative communications agency that works with clients to promote and protect their brands and reputations.Our team of over 120 people across the UK are united by our ambition to create brand defining work that helps advance the cause of brands that have the scale and commitment to effect positive change in their markets. Our client partners include Lloyds Banking Group, Aldi, Arla, Molson Coors, Crown Paints, Continental Tyres, Primark and Siemens.Citypress is independently run, regionally-connected, employee-owned and one of the leading employers in the communications sector. We have featured in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies list for four years, are the most-awarded agency in the PRWeek Best Places to Work awards over the last six years and have been named as a PRWeek Agency of the Decade and most recently it's Mid-Sized Consultancy of the Year – a first for an agency headquartered outside of London.We are a fast-growing, entrepreneurial agency with a great culture that backs people to develop their careers and deliver their best work. Our culture is inclusive, and we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome people with different life experiences and backgrounds to bring valuable insight and perspectives to our agency and clients. About this roleWe are growing our team and would love to hear from people with experience in B2B and corporate media relations that are looking to join an established team as a senior account executive.This role is ideal for anyone with well-rounded communications skills covering media relations, client/programme management and basic evaluation and measurement, and has a focus on building excellent client relationships and contributing to a strong team culture.We are looking for people with 1-2 years' experience either agency-side or in-house at the equivalent of senior account executive level, with a strong base of B2B and corporate PR experience and a keen eye for detail.You will be joining a brilliant team of B2B and corporate media specialists, spanning a wide variety of sectors and specialisms, who all share an enthusiasm for new ideas and innovation, as well as supporting each other to be the best possible consultants.You will also be able to use your experience to support and mentor junior colleagues to develop their skills and confidence. Citypress is an entrepreneurial agency with a great culture that backs people to develop their careers and deliver their best work. By joining Citypress you will become part of an employee-owned agency and directly benefit from our collective success.Role responsibilitiesContributing to the delivery of B2B and corporate client programmesLiaising with clients on a regular basis and to a high standardWorking with your team to ensure client deadlines and KPIs are metProducing high-quality content and reportingDeveloping and maintaining strong media relationships, proactively securing opportunities and coverageSupporting junior colleagues, providing comprehensive briefs and supportDeveloping detailed knowledge and understanding of client businessesContributing to agency responses to new business and strategic proposals Demonstrating excellent organisational skills and workload management to ensure high client servicing standardsDevelop proficiency in AI and other agency toolsRole requirements1-2 years' experience in a similar role, with a focus on B2B and corporate PRExcellent verbal and written skills with the ability to apply solutions quicklyOrganisational, planning and client management skillsAbility to prioritise workload and support less experienced colleaguesAbility to think critically, creatively and to demonstrate good judgementA good work ethic. flexibility and enthusiasm to delivery work and results of a consistently high standardWhat we offerCompetitive salaryPerformance bonusAnnual tax-free share of profit payment We work flexibly, spending three days a week in the office to collaborate and connect, and the rest wherever you work bestGenerous holiday allowance with additional days accrued through length of service Award winning bespoke benefits programme We offer enhanced family leave policies, with supported return to work programmeMenopause and fertility policies and leave Paid Support leave Paid career breaks Extensive learning and development programmeDedicated mentoring and coachingHealthcare plan, 24 hour GP service and employee assistance programmeFlexible pension schemeAccess to independent financial adviceCompany mobile and laptopInterest-free loansVolunteering daysRegular team away days and socialsIf you need help with our application process, please contact .

Created: 2026-02-02