Edinburgh Guarantee Jobs Board

Employer:

Loch Electronics Limited is a forward-thinking and innovative consumer appliances company with strong environmental mission. As a growing UK tech startup, we provide an exciting, fast-paced environment where your ideas and contributions truly make an impact.

Environment:

You will be part of an innovative start-up that offers a flexible working arrangement, including the option to work remotely, from our office, or a hybrid of both.

What might a day in this role look like?

• Identifying and researching relevant media outlets, industry publications, and influencers
• Creating and maintaining a media contact database
• Assisting with press release distribution and media outreach
• Reaching out to journalists, bloggers, and influencers to pitch stories and opportunities
• Supporting relationship-building with media contacts
• Monitoring and reporting on media coverage
• Assisting with PR material creation, including media kits and pitch emails
• Providing administrative support such as scheduling, communications, and database management.

What will I learn?

• Hands-on experience in PR strategy, media outreach, and campaign execution
• Development of soft skills such as communication, time management, and problem-solving
• Proficiency with industry tools and databases
• Exposure to real-world start-up operations, working across multiple areas of the business.

What qualifications/skills are required?

• A degree or working towards a qualification in Public Relations, Communications, or a related field is preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational and research abilities
• Confident using email tools and PR software
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and contribute
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently.

Email CV and cover letter