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Are you a recent graduate with a passion for storytelling, content creation, and public relations? We’re looking for a motivated Graduate PR / Content Specialist to join our communications team!

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career in PR and content while helping to shape the brand image of our online pharmacy. If you love creating engaging content, have a knack for building relationships, and want to work in a fast-paced, supportive environment, this could be the perfect fit for you!

As part of our team, you’ll assist in developing PR and content strategies that elevate our brand, support marketing initiatives, and engage our audience. You’ll get hands-on experience in writing for various platforms, monitoring media coverage, coordinating campaigns, and collaborating with teams across the company.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be diving into content creation, crafting everything from press releases and blogs to social media posts and newsletters. Your role will involve tracking media coverage, preparing reports, and researching industry trends to keep our content fresh and relevant. You’ll also have the chance to help coordinate PR campaigns, reaching out to media contacts and influencers to boost our brand presence.

Working closely with the social media team, you’ll contribute creative ideas for brand promotion, ensuring consistency across all platforms. You’ll collaborate with other teams to align content with our communication strategies and manage relationships with media contacts, gaining valuable experience in a real-world PR environment.

Key responsibilities

  • Assist in creating and editing content for press releases, blogs, social media, and newsletters.
  • Monitor media coverage and prepare insightful reports.
  • Conduct research on industry trends to contribute to relevant content topics.
  • Help coordinate PR campaigns, including influencer and media outreach.
  • Support the development of communication strategies for both internal and external audiences.
  • Work with the social media team to develop creative content ideas.
  • Ensure brand consistency across all content channels.
  • Manage relationships with media and influencers under supervision.

What we’re looking for

  • Qualifications:
    • Recent graduate in PR, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
  • Skills:
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    • Basic understanding of media relations and social media platforms.
    • Creative thinking and a keen eye for detail.
    • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
    • An interest in healthcare or e-commerce is a plus.

Why you’ll love working here

Join a dynamic communications team where your creativity and ideas will be valued. This role is perfect for someone looking to develop a career in PR and content, with plenty of opportunities for growth, training, and hands-on experience. You’ll be part of a company that’s making a difference in the healthcare sector, with the chance to shape how we communicate and engage with our audience.

  • Growth and Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities to grow your skills.
  • Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a supportive team that values creativity and innovation.
  • Real Impact: Contribute to meaningful projects that help shape our brand and reach new audiences.
  • Hybrid working: You need to be able to commute to our Glasgow office a few days a week.

Basics you can expect

  • 33 days (Inclusive of Bank Holidays) + 1 day after 2 years of service, up to 5 extra days
  • Extra day off for your birthday
  • Company share scheme
  • Bupa Private Healthcare
  • Income Protection
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • My Gym Discounts
  • Company pension scheme
  • Quarterly Team Training and Social Budget
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Rewarding bonus incentive scheme
  • 24/7 helpline for physical and mental health support, counselling, and other wellbeing resources.
  • Love2Shop Discount
  • Hybrid working
  • Internal progression opportunities
  • Relaxed dress code

Office extras

  • Fresh fruit
  • A free coffee machine

The Simple Online Healthcare Promise

Founded in 2015, we started off as a small pharmacy with big dreams. Today, we are trusted by over 1000 patients per day, making sure they receive their medication safely and on time. We're always on the lookout for talent. If you're passionate about helping make lives easier, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us on our journey to create affordable health solutions. Apply today to be part of a team that values growth, collaboration, and the simplification of healthcare. Your journey towards creating impactful experiences in the healthcare industry starts here.

Simple Online Healthcare is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!