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Public Relations & Communications Assistant - Entry Level

GEM · Fairfax, VA · 1 wk ago
On-siteMarketingFull-time

About the role

We're hiring an enthusiastic Public Relations & Communications Assistant – Entry Level to join our growing team. This is a great opportunity for recent graduates, career changers, and early-career professionals looking to gain hands-on experience. No previous public relations or marketing experience is required. We provide paid training, mentorship, and ongoing professional development to help you build valuable skills and grow your career.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with public relations, marketing, and communications campaigns
  • Support brand awareness and promotional activities
  • Help coordinate events, community outreach, and marketing initiatives
  • Represent client brands professionally at events and public-facing activities
  • Build positive relationships with customers, clients, and community partners
  • Support customer engagement and community outreach
  • Work with marketing and communications teams to execute campaigns
  • Track campaign results and provide feedback
  • Contribute creative ideas to increase brand visibility and engagement

Qualifications

  • Motivated, personable, organized, and eager to learn
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Strong organizational and teamwork skills
  • Comfortable interacting with the public
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Business, or a related field is preferred but not required
  • Experience in customer service, retail, hospitality, sales, events, volunteering, or leadership is a plus

What We Offer

  • Paid training and professional development
  • One-on-one mentorship
  • Hands-on experience in PR, marketing, and communications
  • Opportunities to participate in events and community outreach
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
  • Career growth and advancement opportunities

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