Senior PR Executive

Why Join Scala?

Here is what we offer:
✔ Starting salary £30,000 depending on experience
✔ 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an extended Christmas break (typically an additional 4 days)
✔ Healthcare benefits
✔ Pension contribution
✔ The chance to work on genuinely high-profile, award-winning campaigns, from national NHS scandals to Supreme Court cases
✔ Direct mentoring from a former solicitor and Chartered Marketer
✔ Ongoing training and genuine career development opportunities
✔ A brilliant, close-knit team with a supportive, ethical and human approach to PR, never a production line

About Scala
Scala is an award-winning PR and marketing communications consultancy specialising in legal, healthcare and professional services. Since 2009 we've built a reputation for sensitive, high-impact campaigns, from the Nottingham, Leeds and Sussex Maternity Scandals, triggering independent reviews led by Donna Ockenden, to supporting the survivors and families of the Nottingham Attack, as well as campaigns aiming to change the law or raise public awareness. Our clients include some of the country's best-known law firms, and our work regularly features across BBC, ITV, Sky and the national press.

This is a fully office-based role, giving you a collaborative, creative environment and direct access to the team and clients from day one. Applicants must live within a 30 to 60 minute commute of Sheffield S7, or be prepared to relocate before their start date.

The Role
We're looking for a Senior PR Executive to join our Sheffield team and support delivery across our legal and professional services accounts. You'll work closely with our Managing Director and our PR team on media relations, content drafting and campaign delivery for high-profile, often sensitive, cases

You will be involved in:
Drafting press releases, media briefing notes, key messages and comment for legal and professional services clients
Building and maintaining media lists, and developing journalist relationships by sector and region
Circulating releases, managing press enquiries and coordinating interview arrangements and scheduling
Supporting sensitive, case-led campaigns with discretion, accuracy and care, including anonymised or statement-only coverage where required
Spotting proactive and reactive commentary opportunities, including breaking news and legal or policy developments
Monitoring coverage, collating results and contributing to client reporting and analytics
Assisting with award submissions, tenders and directory entries
Working across several live campaigns at once, with support from the wider junior team

What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a proactive, confident individual with a solid track record in UK-based PR or journalism, ideally within legal or professional services, who is ready to hit the ground running.

We're equally interested in hearing from journalists with a background in public policy or legal stories who are looking to make the move into PR.

Skills and experience:
At least 3 years' experience as a PR Executive or Journalist
Strong writing skills, with the ability to turn complex or sensitive information into clear, accurate copy
Confident building relationships with journalists and handling press enquiries under time pressure
Experience of media monitoring and coverage reporting
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to engage professionally with clients, journalists and case spokespeople
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple live accounts and deadlines
Legal PR experience (desirable)
A genuine interest in the legal sector and current affairs

Personal Attributes:
Professional, personable and client-focused
A sensitive, empathetic approach, comfortable working on emotive or high-stakes stories
Discreet, accurate and calm under pressure
Self-motivated, reliable and able to manage competing priorities
Passionate about achieving results for clients

Other Requirements
This is a fully office-based role, Monday to Friday, at our Sheffield office (The Workshop, 28 Kenwood Park Road, Nether Edge, Sheffield, S7 1NF)
Ability to reliably commute to our Sheffield S7 office (within 30 to 60 minutes), or willingness to relocate before your start date
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel occasionally for client meetings, interviews and events

How to apply
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to us at office@scala.uk.com, telling us about a piece of PR or journalism experience, the work you're proud of and why you'd like to join Scala.

Pay: from £30,000.00 DOE

Benefits:
Additional leave
Company pension
Private medical insurance