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